Skylar S. Surra
Providence, RI 02904
412.953.8621
surra_ss@yahoo.com
Demo Reel: https://vimeo.com/42758810 (please contact me for password)
Portfolio: http://www.skylarsurra.blogspot.com/
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INTRODUCTION
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I am a Character Animator, Designer, and Illustrator seeking an animation
position.
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EDUCATION
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Animation Mentor
Emeryville, California
- Major in 3D Character Animation
- Graduating September 2011
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA
- Major in Traditional Animation
- Minors in Art History and Drawing
- Graduated May 2009
- Summa Cum Laude
- Deans List, 2005 - 2009
- Honors Program, 2005 – 2008
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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38 Studios
Animator
Providence, RI
10/11 - Present
- Character Animator for Fantasy MMO
- Animated a wide variety of creatures including quadrupeds, bipeds,
and tentacle creatures
Shore Graphics
Graphic Artist
Philadelphia, PA
2/11 -9/11
- Responsible for the daily creation of custom illustrations and
graphics to be produced as high quality garment transfers.
League Collegiate Wear
Graphic Artist
Philadelphia, PA
05/08 - 9/11
- In-house illustrator responsible for all custom artwork
- Responsible for several automation techniques to assist in workflow
- Design artwork for various apparel
- Editing garment photography for high quality online digital imaging
Self-Employed
Freelance Artist
Philadelphia, PA
07 - Present
- Create Caricatures, Illustrations, Character Designs, Logo Designs,
and Advertisement layouts to various customers
StudentNet
Resident Network Technician
Edinboro, PA
01/06 – 09
- Troubleshoot student technology problems on both MAC and PC
- Solve issues associated with network connectivity, network filters,
phones and cable TV, viruses, software, and hardware
- Interact with students to understand and resolve problems as
quickly as possible
James Dinger Advertising
Creative Assistant
Erie, PA
07 – 08
- Character and logo design
- Responsible for several child-targeted design projects, including
an entire line of trading cards, posters, and word-marks
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QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
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Artistic
- Advanced understanding of animation techniques as they apply to both
traditional and digital medium
- Extensive training in traditional drawing techniques with a focus in
human anatomy and life drawing
- Several years of experience working with vector art programs
- Some experience with figurative sculpture
Technical
- Maya
- 3D Max
- Flash
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Both MAC and PC operating systems