Profile

My motivation to achieve as a professional artist/animator is evident in the way I organize and

manage projects, collaborating with peers on meeting challenges. I am proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator,
After Effects, Premiere Pro, 3ds Max, Maya, and Storyboard Pro. Being open-minded and humble, I willingly
accept any task necessary to help get the job done.
Education
The Art Institute of York, Pennsylvania
Media Arts & Animation, BS
December 2014
Gerald R. Claps and Technical Center Levittown, New York
Computer Animation, Career and Technical Endorsed Diploma

Heather Brown
June 2011

Skills
Media Arts & Animation 3D
behance.net/HeatherEBrown Build lighting into a scene to mimic actual environments
Create accurate textures for organic/inorganic objects using photos/digital painting by hand
Heather.eBrown@yahoo.com
Sculpt and paint detailed characters using Mudbox

Traditional
Software Convey accurate anatomy in a variety of subjects
Photoshop Design character and prop concepts using digital painting and traditional media
Illustrator
Media Arts
After Effects Apply elements of art and design into a composition
Premiere Pro Edit audio to animation for a complete project
Apply green-screen/keying techniques
3ds Max
Maya 2D
Mudbox Create a concept design through sketches/drawing
Apply the 12 principles of animation to make convincing movements
Harmony Design, illustrate and fully render characters
Storyboard Pro
MS Word Related Experience
MS PowerPoint United Way, York, PA July 2014-December 2014
Public Service Announcement
Flash Work with a team of four to create a 30 second PSA. Capture video of volunteers and organize
the flow of the video and music.
Work Experience
Walmart, Winchester, VA Cap 2 October 2017- Present
Unloading Freight from trailers onto pallets, organizing freight, delivering fresh freight onto the sales floor,
and stocking fresh freight
HomeGoods, Winchester, VA Sale Associate Sep 2016-October 2017
Operate computerized register systems and apply various store policies regarding returns and exchanges.
Awards and Commendations
First Exposure Student Film Festival Showcase
Gerald R. Claps Career & Technical Center, Huntington, NY
Best of Show: Media Arts
This contest requires teams of four to work on short narrative, documentary, and animated films. Work
on 3D props for background, textures, lighting for scenes, and animation.

3D Visualization and Animation competition

3rd Place, NYS Skills USA, Syracuse, NY
Worked with a partner to create a real world 3D production environment where creative output was
accomplished within specific timeframes, utilizing resources and design constraints. We produced high
quality images and an animated short subject using 3D computerized images. Practiced with 3D
modeling, textures, lighting and animation.

GC Tech Computer Animation competition

2nd Place, GC Tech, Levittown, NY
Worked on a tight deadline with a teammate to model, texture and render a 3D project.

Winchester, VA Volunteer Work

York Arts, Downtown York, York, PA, October 2013
516.312.3276 Helped organize the non-profit’s Halloween Dance that benefited the children’s art programs.
York Arts, Springettsbury Township Park, York, PA, August 2013
Assisted in the making of popsicle puzzles that benefited kids in utilizing their artistic skills.