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Shea Small

Shea Small

Artist
Invercargill,Southland

Summary


I am a story-driven animator who has just finished a bachelor of screen arts majoring in animation focused on character development and high-quality animation. I am versed in a wide range of animation styles, techniques, and software programs. I am also a person who is passionate about graphic design and holds skills that have brought out the best in me, as well as being a detail-oriented concept artist offering outstanding creativity and a passion for technology. Offering a solid background in media and fine arts and a desire to work with a studio creating all sorts of media and/or working remotely using my own time management.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Barmen

Invercargill Club
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Sanitized and wiped down bar top, tables and seats after each use to meet health and safety requirements.
  • Poured beer or wine and mixed consistent cocktails quickly while collecting payment and operating cash register to deliver efficient service.
  • Completed regular bar inventories and stock take.
  • Maximized bar sales by repeatedly checking on customers and offering refills or alternative drinks.
  • Reduced losses by monitoring and managing bar inventory with software.

Head of Production

Pekapeka-Productions
02.2023 - 11.2023
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
  • Coordinated project workflows for departments.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.

2D Animator

Pekapeka-Productions
02.2023 - 11.2023
  • Completed the colouring and fixed linework for the animation of 2 thirds of the videogame created.
  • Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives.
  • Provided first-rate hand-drawn animation for videogame use on ToonBoom Harmony software.
  • Worked alongside writers and producers to create unique designs to translate artistic vision into visual medium.

Audio Engineer

Pekapeka-Productions
02.2023 - 11.2023
  • Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, and optimized songs.
  • Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
  • Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
  • Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
  • Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
  • Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.

Concept Artist

Pekapeka-Productions
02.2023 - 11.2023
  • Brainstormed different ideas and images for new gaming concept.
  • Worked with art director and other artists to better understand project scope.
  • Met every studio deadline for each project by leveraging strong task prioritization abilities.
  • Generated prototypes to pitch to art department for new video games characters.

General Shepherd

Prime Range Meats
11.2019 - 02.2023
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Education

Bachelor of Screen Arts - Animation

Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, NZ
12.2023

Skills

  • Cash handling
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service
  • Team Collaboration
  • Mixing Sound Input
  • Clean-up Animation
  • Digital Animation
  • Color Theory
  • Digital Illustration
  • Drawing and Sketching
  • Skilled in Maya, Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Audition and Unreal Engine 5
  • Decision Making

Accomplishments

I was invited to the 2023 New Zealand Game Developers Conference for the video game my third-year class had created under the company name "Pekapeka-Productions".

Timeline

Barmen

Invercargill Club
10.2023 - 12.2023

Head of Production

Pekapeka-Productions
02.2023 - 11.2023

2D Animator

Pekapeka-Productions
02.2023 - 11.2023

Audio Engineer

Pekapeka-Productions
02.2023 - 11.2023

Concept Artist

Pekapeka-Productions
02.2023 - 11.2023

General Shepherd

Prime Range Meats
11.2019 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Screen Arts - Animation

Southern Institute of Technology

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