CHRISTINA PARK (SEUNG YEON PARK)
Sarasota, FL 941-***-**** ad1m56@r.postjobfree.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christina-seung-yeon-park-90591a15a Portfolio: christinaparkportfolio.com/ EDUCATION Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL
May 2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Major: Computer Animation
Taejon Christian International School, Taejon, South Korea
May 2020
IB Curriculum - HL Business, HL Fine Arts, HL Design STORYBOARD EXPERIENCE Nickelodeon Storyboard Workshop, Ringling College of Art & Design, Sarasota, FL March 2023 - May 2023
● Selected as a participant among students for the storyboarding workshop by “Kamp Koral” Nickelodeon directors; Joe Mandia & Brandon Warren
● Implemented the Spongebob Universe style and adapted professional “Kamp Koral” scripts into a complete action/comedic storyboard sequence - in charge of the showdown scene between Sandy and Spongebob
● Closely worked alongside directors to board out their vision and adjusted them according to their feedback Storyboarding Workshop w/ Zesung Kang, Brainstorm May 2022 – July 2022
● Focused on boarding action scenes with character motivation and pitched three types of stories to class relating to action sequences: A to B, Big vs Small, Three Character Action
● Presented progress work once a week and obtained one-on-one feedback from Zesung Kang Story Artist, Ringling College of Art & Design, Sarasota, FL Aug 2021 - Present
● Worked under time-sensitive deadlines to develop one-minute stories for animation as part of a story-boarding course
● Pitched ideas to class with supporting visuals
● Developed storyboards based on video reference and class critique, edited boards into animatics with sound LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Storyboarding Club - Vice President, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL January 2023 - May 2023
● Co-created the club with peers to provide an opportunity for students to learn about storyboarding
● Led activities such as gesture drawing, the next five, reverse boarding, improve pitch, and outdoor cafe sketch exercises
● Contacted alumni and professionals in the art industry for webinar talks and compiled a series of questions to ask
● Encouraged audience engagement (of 30+ students) to practice story pitching and gave critiques on their presentation International Culture Club - Vice President and Treasurer, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL Aug 2020 – May 2022
● Worked alongside the president to help discuss meeting agenda and send emails
● Organized budget form and discussed with the SGA financial loans for the club
● Led a Visual Development Team for the International Education Week Project and redesigned a Disney Princess to represent a culture (assigned to Argentina)
Perspective Tutoring, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL Sept 2021 – Dec 2021
● Curated and taught Drawing I freshmen class about perspective drawing fundamentals
● Suggested fixes and provided personalized feedback to students to enhance the quality of their class project
● Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, productive, and professional environment in the class ACHIEVEMENTS AND SKILLS Best of Ringling, Ringling College of Art and Design 2021 - 2023
● For three consecutive years, multiple works were showcased as top examples of the class such as ‘Tiger’ Visdev Art and CG Animation Projects
Software:
Advanced proficiency: Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Storyboard Pro
Working knowledge: Adobe Illustrator, Maya, Nuke, Zbrush, Substance Painter, and Microsoft Office
Language:
Proficient in spoken and written English and Korean Volunteer:
Asians in Animation - Production Assistant Feb 2023 - Present; Satchel's Last Resort - create portraits for dogs needing a home; Mentorship Program in Ringling – becoming a mentor for underclassmen
Activities:
Actively attended Figure Drawing Club and Digital Painting Sketch Club, Hiking, Visiting Art Museums