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Emily Lynn

Animator/Illustrator

emily@wishuponapixel.com

Skilled illustrator with 1+ years in e-learning user interface design, character design, and motion graphic videos looking to create a career within the animation industry. I am a highly dedicated, self-driven individual to my craft with a B.A.S in Digital Animation and Game Design.

Work History

SDI Clarity

User Experience Designer

Jan 2019 – Present

Working for a talent management firm, I am responsible to create enticing visuals and experiences for e-learning courses and videos.

•Animating motion graphic videos in After Effects.
•Conceptualize courses’ look and feel, iconography, character design, and graphics.
•Create layouts, graphics, and illustrations for e-learning courses by following brand-standards and guidelines.
•Work with the writers and programmers in developing effective courses, solving issues, and verify all learning objectives are met in the pipe-line.
•Share work with team members to receive feedback and ensure style is consistent with others.

PNC Bank

Teller

Jul 2017 – Jan 2019

•Recognizing customer’s banking needs and pitching solutions.
•Maintained and balanced the ATM.
•Handle thousands of dollars daily; balance cash drawers with zero variance.
•Order necessary products and materials for branch daily functions.
•Ensure branch appearance is up-kept to corporate standard.
•Entrusted with keys and combinations for opening and closing procedures.

Brooks Brothers

Sales Associate

Jul 2015 – Jun 2017

Brooks Brothers specializes in high-end mens’ and womens’ clothing for the workplace and casual wear.

•Express the customer’s personality through their clothes and style.
•Communicate the product and how it would suit the needs of the individual.
•Create a sophisticated set-up that best represents the merchandise.
•Managing dissatisfied customers by understanding their issues and developing solutions.
•Make a shopping experience that is unique and specialized to the customer.
•Mentor new employees of product knowledge, registers, and selling.
•Handle all transactions and purchases.
•Entrusted with keys and combinations for opening and closing procedures.

Volunteer

Barcamp Grand Rapids

Designer

Feb 2020 – Present

Barcamp Grand Rapids is an un-conference conference. This weekend event sole structure is to encourage attendees to give 30-min speeches about a topic of their choosing.

Due to the outdated look of their old website, a small team was formed to update it in WordPress. My tasks included finding photos, graphic support, logo redesign, and user interface design.

20 Liters

Designer

Nov 2019

20 Liters provides long-lasting water canisters to the Rwanda community.

20 Liters wanted to tell a story about their support to the Rwanda community, how the community is benefiting, and 20 Liters continued support to this day over there.

Within the support of a small team, I was tasked of designing the User Interface for this new dashboard showcasing 20 Liter’s mission, statistics, and a timeline news feed.

The Geek Group

Volunteer

Apr 2012 – Dec 2018

The Geek Group is a non-profit organization centered around offering tools and training related to the STEM and Arts field.

• Operating the laser cutter.
• Induce involvement by showcasing the location to curious visitors and informing them about the organization and their services.
• Researching grants that are applicable to The Geek Group.
• Mentoring new volunteers on their duties within the office.
• Writing guides for staff training such as closing procedures, running the register, duties within the front office, etc.

Education

Ferris State University

Bachelors in Digital Animation and Game Design

2012 – 2017

Grand Rapids Community College

Associates in the Fine Arts

2008 – 2012