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Grace Whaley

Orillia,ON

Summary

Ambitious, hardworking and creative character designer and illustrator, currently enrolled Sheridan College's Honours Bachelor of Animation. Skilled and experienced with working collaboratively and independently, and excited to connect with other artists and creative minds in this field.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Assistant

Animation Portfolio Workshop
Toronto, ON
04.2020 - Current
  • Worked alongside an instructor to teach students aged 16+ advanced figure drawing, character design, environment design, and animation principles.
  • Established positive relationships with students and fellow teachers.
  • Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
  • Helped teachers with class preparation, demonstrations and student mentoring.
  • Discussed assigned duties with instructor to coordinate instructional efforts.

Summer Program Coordinator

Orillia Museum of Art and History
Orillia, Ontario
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive summer art program curriculum.
  • Maintained records of camper attendance, participation, and progress throughout the program.
  • Ensured all necessary supplies were available for each activity.
  • Created program activities, agendas and budgets based on client requirements.

Animation Boot Camp Instructor

Animation Portfolio Workshop
Toronto, ON
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Taught a variety of life drawing, animation and character design exercises and techniques through demonstrations and one-on-one critique via online platforms such as Zoom Meets and Google Drive.
  • Observed and evaluated students', aged 14-18, performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
  • Planned instruction to achieve objectives based upon student needs and established curriculum.
  • Recorded daily attendance to maintain accurate and complete records.

Visual Development Intern

Spinmaster
Toronto, ON
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Developed original character designs and illustrations for television projects.
  • Analyzed feedback from team members to refine existing character designs.
  • Designed detailed clothing and accessories for each character based on their backstory.
  • Organized files in an efficient manner so they can be easily accessed by other team members.
  • Attended meetings with producers, directors, writers, and other stakeholders involved in a project.

Paint Department Associate

Home Depot
Orillia, ON
05.2020 - 07.2021
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
  • Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
  • Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
  • Leveraged equipment and machinery to match and mix paint while visually distinguishing slight color variations.

Baker

Tim Horton's
Orillia, ON
10.2017 - 05.2020
  • Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
  • Operated cash register and received payment from customers in cash or credit form.
  • Coordinated supplies, placed orders and managed stock on hand.

Education

Animation

Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, ON
04-2027

High School Diploma -

Orillia Secondary School
Orillia, ON
06.2019

Skills

  • Reliable & trustworthy
  • Organized
  • Collaborative
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Drive, Adobe programs
  • Proficient with TikTok, Instagram, X, and other various social media
  • Critical and Creative Thinking

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of SpinMaster's Future of Play Scholarship and Internship (2021).
  • Recipient of the 2021 Georgia McLellan Visual Arts Scholarship (2021).

Timeline

Summer Program Coordinator

Orillia Museum of Art and History
05.2023 - 09.2023

Animation Boot Camp Instructor

Animation Portfolio Workshop
06.2022 - 08.2022

Visual Development Intern

Spinmaster
04.2022 - 06.2022

Paint Department Associate

Home Depot
05.2020 - 07.2021

Teaching Assistant

Animation Portfolio Workshop
04.2020 - Current

Baker

Tim Horton's
10.2017 - 05.2020

Animation

Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

High School Diploma -

Orillia Secondary School

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