STORYBOARD ARTIST – STEPHANIE SKILES
*** ****** ***** ****** **** Charleston, WV, 25311 **************@*****.***
304-***-**** Portfolio: http://www.stephskiles.com
MY OBJECTIVE: To provide your studio with creative, lively and professional storyboards that rival examples seen anywhere in the industry. With a strong artistic foundation and knowledge of both the principles of animation and film production, I will give you storyboards that hold not only character – but ones that are clear, full of passion, that exemplify useful knowledge of both human and non-human figures, and that will continue to be an outstanding addition to your already impressive resume.
KEY SKILLS
• Strong Artistic Foundation In Several Mediums
• Understanding Of the Anatomy of the Human Figure
• Experience & Ability To Work Collaboratively
• Experience Working In Fast-Paced Environments
• Wacom Drawing Tablet & Adobe Photoshop
• Ability To Communicate Ideas Clearly
• Strong Storytelling Abilities
• Expressing Story and Character Through Boards
EDUCATION
COLUMBUS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN – COLUMBUS, OH
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREE – TIME BASED MEDIA STUDIES, 2006
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sales Representative/WV State Museum Gift Shop/Tamarack Artisan Center July 2011 - Present
• Create an aesthetically pleasing environment for customers using product arrangements and color placement.
• Communicate with artisans on a regular basis to ensure product quality and thorough knowledge of craft.
Front Desk Representative/Charleston Marriott Town Center Feb 2008 – May 2009
Front Desk Lead/Charleston Marriott Town Center May 2009 – July 2011
• Promoted after one year of employment due to high recommendations from peers and strong work ethic.
• Represented hotel through quality service, drive to succeed and enthusiastic attitude.
• Supervised four to eight employees per shift– making certain codes of employment were adhered to and enforcing policies of the Marriott franchise.
• Contributed to the smooth operation of a four star, 366 room, full service hotel, by making sure that each arrival and departure experience was satisfactory and personally taking action to repair broken relationships with disappointed guests.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & AFFILIATIONS
Member, AAWV (Allied Artists of West Virginia), 2008 to Present
Member, ACKV (Arts Council of the Kanawha Valley), 2008 to Present
2010 – Commissioned to do full-wall mural by Charleston Marriott Town Center.
Article and piece featured in Charleston Daily Mail, Food and Living Section, 02/15/10
Work featured in several collaborative shows during 2009-2012
Of Note: Portfolio contains completely original work.