I'm a freelancer who specializes in 2D animation and character design based in Brooklyn, NY. Cartoons have always been part of my DNA, so my strength and the focus of my personal work is in a cartoon style. However, I pride myself on my versatility and willingness to try new styles and mediums, so I would be happy to discuss the needs of your project! While I was at Pratt Institute, I learned skills all across the 2D animation pipeline as well as how to work with clients. I also have experience in illustration, motion graphics, voiceover and tabletop game design. --- Notable Project Experience Contracted Video Producer - Polygon.com October 2016 - November 2016 Commissioned to produce an animation based on the CoolGames, Inc. podcast. The final result garnered positive fan response and over 125k views. Freelance Digital Ink and Paint - StretchFilms January 2023 - June 2023 Lined and colored animated shots in a remote environment after exposing images into ToonBoom Harmony according to provided x-sheets. Volunteer Animator/Illustrator - VideoOut October 2021 - December 2021 Collaborated with another animator to pitch, design and animate a short animated biography of Sister Rosetta Tharpe for a series on queer icons. Director/Creator - Temple of the Two-Toned Heart January 2022 - May 2023 Developed my capstone film at Pratt Institute. Was responsible for all story, visual and musical elements in the film, as well as managing production schedules independently and incorporating client feedback.

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I'm a freelancer who specializes in 2D animation and character design based in Brooklyn, NY. Cartoons have always been part of my DNA, so my strength and the focus of my personal work is in a cartoon style. However, I pride myself on my versatility and willingness to try new styles and mediums, so I would be happy to discuss the needs of your project! While I was at Pratt Institute, I learned skills all across the 2D animation pipeline as well as how to work with clients. I also have experience in illustration, motion graphics, voiceover and tabletop game design. --- Notable Project Experience Contracted Video Producer - Polygon.com October 2016 - November 2016 Commissioned to produce an animation based on the CoolGames, Inc. podcast. The final result garnered positive fan response and over 125k views. Freelance Digital Ink and Paint - StretchFilms January 2023 - June 2023 Lined and colored animated shots in a remote environment after exposing images into ToonBoom Harmony according to provided x-sheets. Volunteer Animator/Illustrator - VideoOut October 2021 - December 2021 Collaborated with another animator to pitch, design and animate a short animated biography of Sister Rosetta Tharpe for a series on queer icons. Director/Creator - Temple of the Two-Toned Heart January 2022 - May 2023 Developed my capstone film at Pratt Institute. Was responsible for all story, visual and musical elements in the film, as well as managing production schedules independently and incorporating client feedback.

Available to hire

I’m a freelancer who specializes in 2D animation and character design based in Brooklyn, NY.

Cartoons have always been part of my DNA, so my strength and the focus of my personal work is in a cartoon style. However, I pride myself on my versatility and willingness to try new styles and mediums, so I would be happy to discuss the needs of your project! While I was at Pratt Institute, I learned skills all across the 2D animation pipeline as well as how to work with clients. I also have experience in illustration, motion graphics, voiceover and tabletop game design.


Notable Project Experience

Contracted Video Producer - Polygon.com
October 2016 - November 2016
Commissioned to produce an animation based on the CoolGames, Inc. podcast. The final result garnered positive fan response and over 125k views.

Freelance Digital Ink and Paint - StretchFilms
January 2023 - June 2023
Lined and colored animated shots in a remote environment after exposing images into ToonBoom Harmony according to provided x-sheets.

Volunteer Animator/Illustrator - VideoOut
October 2021 - December 2021
Collaborated with another animator to pitch, design and animate a short animated biography of Sister Rosetta Tharpe for a series on queer icons.

Director/Creator - Temple of the Two-Toned Heart
January 2022 - May 2023
Developed my capstone film at Pratt Institute. Was responsible for all story, visual and musical elements in the film, as well as managing production schedules independently and incorporating client feedback.

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Skills

Toon Boom Harmony
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Animation
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Cartoon
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Character Design
2D
2D Animation
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Experience Level

Toon Boom Harmony
Expert
Animation
Expert
Cartoon
Expert
Character Design
Expert
2D Animation
Expert
Toon Boom Storyboard Pro
Expert
Adobe After Effects
Expert
Stop Motion Animation
Expert
Motion Graphic
Expert
Freelance Gig
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Claymation
Expert
Stop Motion
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe Animate
Expert
Adobe Premiere Pro
Intermediate
Childrens Book Illustration
Intermediate
Voiceover
Intermediate
Game Design
Intermediate
Book Illustration
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Pratt Institute
January 20, 2020 - May 17, 2023
Majored in 2D Animation in the Digital Arts program. Graduated with a 3.9 GPA

Qualifications

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    uniE608 2023 2D Animation Reel
    A short reel containing some of my best character animation shots produced in undergrad. My capstone film, Temple of the Two-Toned Heart, is strongly featured.
    uniE608 Wakey Wakey - The Bug Zone
    A short scene featuring two original characters, a fly and ant named Lint and Brian who are roommates. I was responsible for all writing, voice acting, animation and set fabrication on this personal project. animator
    uniE608 Palentine's Day
    An "animated documentary" made in my sophomore year at Pratt Institute. I designed the characters, conducted and cut down an interview to produce the audio, and animated the project over the course of 8 weeks. animator