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
10.2024 - 03.2025
- 2D animation for a show called "Hannah's Horses"
- Included: character designs, storyboarding, layouts, and coloring.
Summer Camp Counselor
Mountain Camp Woodside
Woodside
06.2020 - 08.2025
- 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
06.2020 - 08.2020
- 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, CA05-2026
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame Belmont
Belmont, CA05-2022
Skills
- Maya
- CG Animation
- Character Animator
- Storytelling
- Flexible
- Team collaboration
Languages
Greek
Limited
American Sign Language (ASL)
Limited
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Animator
JCFilms Studios
10.2024 - 03.2025
Summer Camp Counselor
Mountain Camp Woodside
06.2020 - 08.2025
Graphic Design Intern
BT Studios
06.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Animation And Visual Effects
Azusa Pacific University
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame Belmont