AmandaBeals
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Summary
Innovative artist with a passion for the animation world. Strong understanding of
the production pipeline with a positive and easy-going attitude. Works well multitasking and under pressure.
Experience
Caecilian Cotillion Music Video - Artist
Sept. 2014-Mar. 2015
Expression College Group Project
Textured and shaded a lab set as part of a school project for the California
Academy of Sciences in San Francisco.
Mermaids on Mars Stop-Motion Animation - Intern Oct. 2014-April 2015
Athena Studios, Emeryville CA
Shot behind-the-scenes footage for a stop-motion animation project.
Dare to be Different Music Video - Production Assistant
Tavoy Films International, Emeryville CA
Assisted in production for a music video against bullying.
April 2013
International Festival de Cannes - Journalist Intern
May-June 2012
[Link], Cannes, France
Wrote film reviews, interviewed filmmakers, and journaled about the 2012
International Festival de Cannes.
Employment
Outward, Inc., San Jose, CA - Content Developer
April. 2015 - Current
Light, shade, and texture 3D master assets for furniture companies.
Athena Online, Emeryville CA - Editor
Jan. 2015 - April 2015
Edited for Athenas online educational learning My Quick Coach program.
Athena Studios, Emeryville CA - Production Assistant
Assisted with MTVs Braless web series.
Oct. 2014 - April 2015
Mercedes-Benz , Emeryville CA - Assistant
Oct. 2014 - April 2015
Assisted Sam Sarraf in Adobe Photoshop for Mercedes-Benz print ads.
Expression College, Emeryville CA - Receptionist
Jan. 2014 - Mar. 2015
Assisted financial aid officers organizationally by filing, setting up student
appointments and maintaining the financial aid officers appointment book.
Emery Ed Fund, Emeryville CA - Office Intern
April 2014 - Mar. 2015
Worked directly with the Executive Director to ensure organization and smooth
operation of the non-profit organization by website maintenance, filing, and data
input.
IKEA, Emeryville CA - Customer Service Associate
Feb. 2013 Feb. 2014
Set up home deliveries, attended the childrens playroom, and worked with
customers to assure a stress-free and positive environment.
Technical Qualifications
Blender
Autodesk Maya
Autodesk Mudbox
Adobe Photoshop
Final Cut Pro
Mental Ray
Nuke
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere
Renderman
Mac/Windows
Mircosoft Office
Shotgun Software
Skills:
Lighting
Shading
Texture Painting
Hard-Surface Modeling
Digital & Traditional Art
Compositing
Character Animation
Video Editing
Soft Skills:
Organized
Communicates effieciently
Strong leadership capabilities
Enthusiastic learner
Excellent people/customer skills
Administrative skills
Education
Expression College
Bachelor of Applied Science
Animation & Visual Effects
March 2015
College International de
Cannes
Certificate of Completion
June 2012
