Vicki Samaras
Redwood City
Summary
CG Character Animator with experience in Maya and storytelling. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, successfully contributing to projects that inspire and educate. Passionate about fostering creativity, communication, and inclusivity in educational settings, and ready to apply skills in a collaborative environment to drive impactful outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Animator
JCFilms Studios
Bridgeport
2024.10 - 2025.03
- 2D animation for a show called "Hannah's Horses"
- Included: character designs, storyboarding, layouts, and coloring.
Summer Camp Counselor
Mountain Camp Woodside
Woodside
2020.06 - 2025.08
- Day staff camp counselor during summers for kids ages 4 - 7
- Planning activates such as arts and crafts, sports, reading, music, nature/outdoors, and more.
- Teaching different skills like friendship, communication, inclusivity, time management, responsibility, creativity, and of course to have fun!
Graphic Design Intern
BT Studios
San Francisco
2020.06 - 2020.08
- Created graphic designs of famous film directors
- Style of typography
- Used for their social media
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Animation And Visual Effects
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA2026-05
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame Belmont
Belmont, CA2022-05
Skills
- Maya
- CG Animation
- Character Animator
- Storytelling
- Flexible
- Team collaboration
Languages
Greek
Limited
American Sign Language (ASL)
Limited
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Animator
JCFilms Studios
2024.10 - 2025.03
Summer Camp Counselor
Mountain Camp Woodside
2020.06 - 2025.08
Graphic Design Intern
BT Studios
2020.06 - 2020.08
Bachelor of Arts - Animation And Visual Effects
Azusa Pacific University
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame Belmont