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Hello, my name is Alisa! I am a passionate animator and designer based in Washington, DC.
When I'm not freelancing, I'm taking classes and growing my skill sets at every opportunity. As a creator, I approach my work with a background in short film production and character animation. I enjoy finding moments of storytelling in every project and growing them into something memorable. Off the clock I'm visiting wandering around the woods, pretending to be a dwarven cleric, drawing animals, or collaborating on a graphic novel with my fellow artists. Please feel free to get in touch with me! I am always looking to grow my career and experiences in animation and games, and would love to speak with you! |
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Experience
Contract Animator & Artist
Jan 2017 - Present
Develops animation, storyboards, concept art, illustration and promotional materials for various clients including John Legend, The Meet Group, Your Story on Film, and counting!
Runner/Design Assistant, Temp
Ntropic
Dec 2019 – Mar 2020
Assisted with any and all client requests/questions. Managed office organization and cleanliness to maintain a productive environment for artists, clients, and staff. Provided reception and monitored all incoming communications to the studio. Worked with artists to assist in design and production needs as necessary.
Studio Assistant
Progressive Arts Alliance
May 2018 – June 2019
Assisted Artist Educators in organizing, preparing, and teaching classes and summer programs for art-based learning. Utilized handicraft skills to create assets for use in school residencies. Participated in creative problem-solving planning meetings with artists.
Student Ambassador & Admissions Office Assistant
Cleveland Institute of Art
Oct 2015 – May 2018
Gave tours to prospective students, assisted with Open House events, and became a resource for both students and parents about the school and its community. Additionally provided customer service at the front desk for the Office of Admission: answering the phone, sorting mail, data entry, and scheduling meetings with counselors.
3D Animator
American Greetings
Sep 2016 – Jan 2017
Worked with a team of 16 peers to create a series of 5 one-minute animations to rebrand the Care Bears for American Greetings in a brand-new YouTube series, Care Bears in Care Package Chronicles. Animated a portion for every episode and the entire bumper for the end of each episode.
Graphic Designer
Three of Hearts, LLC
Nov 2012- Aug 2014
Redesigned game assets, worked in product design and problem-solving game mechanics for an educational game development company. Spoke publicly to numerous clients, reporters, government bodies and the Rochester Ad Council on behalf of the company.
Jan 2017 - Present
Develops animation, storyboards, concept art, illustration and promotional materials for various clients including John Legend, The Meet Group, Your Story on Film, and counting!
Runner/Design Assistant, Temp
Ntropic
Dec 2019 – Mar 2020
Assisted with any and all client requests/questions. Managed office organization and cleanliness to maintain a productive environment for artists, clients, and staff. Provided reception and monitored all incoming communications to the studio. Worked with artists to assist in design and production needs as necessary.
Studio Assistant
Progressive Arts Alliance
May 2018 – June 2019
Assisted Artist Educators in organizing, preparing, and teaching classes and summer programs for art-based learning. Utilized handicraft skills to create assets for use in school residencies. Participated in creative problem-solving planning meetings with artists.
Student Ambassador & Admissions Office Assistant
Cleveland Institute of Art
Oct 2015 – May 2018
Gave tours to prospective students, assisted with Open House events, and became a resource for both students and parents about the school and its community. Additionally provided customer service at the front desk for the Office of Admission: answering the phone, sorting mail, data entry, and scheduling meetings with counselors.
3D Animator
American Greetings
Sep 2016 – Jan 2017
Worked with a team of 16 peers to create a series of 5 one-minute animations to rebrand the Care Bears for American Greetings in a brand-new YouTube series, Care Bears in Care Package Chronicles. Animated a portion for every episode and the entire bumper for the end of each episode.
Graphic Designer
Three of Hearts, LLC
Nov 2012- Aug 2014
Redesigned game assets, worked in product design and problem-solving game mechanics for an educational game development company. Spoke publicly to numerous clients, reporters, government bodies and the Rochester Ad Council on behalf of the company.
