Andrea Jacobson
(925)699-7985
Ajacobson@moonbugwings.com
http://www.moonbugwings.com

Objective	To obtain a position as a 2D Artist

Skills
·	Proficient in Flash, Photoshop (CG), After Effects, Final Cut Pro, InDesign, Paintshop Pro, Protools, Maya, Corel Painter, HTML, & Office
·	Storyboards, Concept Art, Illustration, Background/Layout/Character Design, & Color Keys
·	Traditional 2D and Front End Flash Animator with a strong understanding of character & story	
·	Demonstrated ability to translate scenes in written form to a visual product
·	Experienced communicator with solid understanding of production pipeline
·	Strives to enhance story wherever possible via script, character, or visuals
·	Able to perform under tight deadlines to deliver superior quality artwork

Education  
 	Bachelor of Science in Media Arts & Animation
	The Art Institute of California - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA   12/07
	
Related & Production Experience
	RocketOn.com Web Based Game					1/2008 - Current
	Flash 2D Artist
·	Created avatar fashion & variants on set fashions
·	Created avatar hairstyles & facial features
·	Completed avatar clothing animations
·	Created avatar accessories (hand bags, masks, earrings, etc.)
·	Created small object animations for use in game

“Voter Power USA" Short						5/2008 - 7/2008
	Director, Storyboard Artist, Animator
·	Scripted & directed original 2 minute short
·	Created storyboards, original characters (Voterman as exception) and background & layout
·	Animated 2D scenes using Flash
·	Rendered Flash scenes and edited in After Effects complete with special effects & Foley

"Elle/Lola" Films on 45 (still in pre-production)			8/2007 - 9/2007
	Storyboard Artist
·	Staged main scenes in large illustration format to show potential sponsors

	"Devas" Two-person Short						6/2007 - 12/2007
	Director, Storyboard Artist, Animator
·	Scripted & directed original 3 minute short
·	Created storyboards, concept & character designs, and background & layout
·	Animated 2D scenes using Flash & pencil tests
·	Rendered Flash scenes and edited in After Effects complete with audio soundtrack
	
	"The Siryn" Student Short						1/2007 - 6/2007
	Storyboard Artist & Technical Director
·	Effectively communicated and collaborated with a team of 20 students to produce a 3 minute short.
·	Created storyboards and worked closely with the Director and Art Director on the story team.
·	Developed concept art and further developed story to include a new twist to the initial plot.
·	Directed, animated, edited, & compiled ending credits.
·	Responsible for 3D camera moves & 3D set dressing.
·	Used Flash to contribute digital ink & paint for opening credits.

Work Experience
	Borders Express, Concord, CA 					12/2005 – Current 	
	Bookseller Key Holder
·	Provide cashier, special orders, and locating merchandise services for customers.
·	Close attention to production of in store visuals to enhance customer experience.
·	Responsible for inventory management.
·	Manage money and deposits.

Bradley Video, Concord, CA 					02/2004 – 10/2005
Supervisor 
·	Provided excellent & knowledgeable customer service to busy clientele.
·	Trained new employees and resolved issues within the staff. 
·	Efficiently opened & closed the store and managed inventory.