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Steven Acevedo
Panorama City, CA, 91402
Storyboard Artist
Able to create storyboards for various productions such as films, animations, commercials, and computer games. Processes scripts and convert them to a series of scenes. Capable of creating hand drawn storyboards in developmental stage. Knowledgeable of storytelling and cinematic language. Exceptionally professional and creative with a willing personality to work under pressure. Motivated to work quick on production of storyboard panels and sequences. Excellent communication, and time management skills. Disciplined to meet deadlines and oversee a team to complete work in a timely manner.
Core Competencies
Experience with producing conceptual designs, from sketch to digital. Efficient on several platforms including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign. Highly proficient at rendering imaginary scenes with little or no reference. Exceedingly courteous with clients from a variety of business backgrounds. An enthusiastic approach to design and implementation. Able to speak, read and write Spanish.
Work Experience
Freelance Storyboard Artist
Able to combine art and technology in order to communicate ideas for a variety of clients. Developed storyboards for Netflix feature film. Design story panels with unique, clever ideas for scenes and sequences. Able to collaborate, with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to cultivate and sustain strong relationships within the production team. Capacity to relate to clients needs and translate ideas through media.
Art Teacher
Conducted art classes from beginning to advance. Facilitated class sizes from 10-20 students of age’s fifthteen to eighteen. Design and directed mural projects. Multi-tasking with a variety of jobs responsibilities including: organize events for students and staff. Facilitate events and led school activities. Organized and set the tables, chairs, electronic equipment, and maintained inventory for arts and crafts supplies.
Mural Instructor EduCare Foundation
Facilitated art lessons for a twelve-week period. Instructed in the fundamentals of art, including the principals and elements of art. Maintain a solid rapport with students and faculty. Design and directed three murals on campus.
Storyboard Art Projects
Developed several works for final art student projects including an animation real with 2D animation. Directed and was lead animator for 2002 Animation Marathon in Hollywood. Worked closely with peers to create class projects. Ensured the quality and style of class production.
Education
California State University Northridge - Northridge, California
Bachelor of Arts, Art - 2003
Concentration: 2D Animation
References upon request
2018 - PRESENT
2016 - 2018
2014 - 2016
2003