Versatile Driver and Animator

Shomari Longwood

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North Las Vegas, NV 89031

Animator Character Animator Game Animator

Professional Summary

Creative and versatile animator with several years of experience in character animation, game animation, and freelance projects. Skilled in both 2D and 3D workflows, with a strong eye for motion, storytelling, and visual style. Passionate about bringing characters and worlds to life across games and digital media.

Skills

•Character Animation (2D & 3D)

•Game Animation

•Motion Design

•Storyboarding

•Visual Storytelling

•Rigging (Basic)

•Animation Cleanup & Polish

Software

•Blender

•Maya

•TVPaint

•ToonSquid

•Procreate

•After Effects

Professional Experience

Kaizen Creed

Video Game Animator

2021 – 2023

•Created and refined character animations for in-game use

•Collaborated with developers and designers to match gameplay feel and responsiveness

•Helped bring stylized characters to life through expressive movement

Freelance Animator

Character Animator / General Animator

2017 – 2022

•Delivered custom animation projects for various clients

•Worked across multiple styles and formats (2D and 3D)

•Managed projects independently from concept to final delivery

Uber

Driver

2023 – 2025

•Provided reliable transportation services

•Maintained high customer satisfaction and professionalism

Education

Art Institute of Washington (Now Closed)

1820 North Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, VA 22209

Animation / Visual Arts

2004-2006

Westwood College

3250 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90010

Media Arts and Animation

2006-2008

Animation Mentor

6040 Hollis St, Emeryville, CA, 94608

3d Character Animation Program

2009-2011

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