PROJECT WORK/
OTHER EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE ARTIST
2019 - CURRENT
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I am working on a few different projects wearing different hats in each setting while meeting dead lines and client expectations.
OH! CHRISTMAS TREE
2018
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I worked on a two minute 3D animated short called Oh! Christmas Tree, for my senior capstone project, in which I created starting with the story and ending with the final output and editing.
CHILDREN'S BOOKS
2015
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Designed and produced children's books for Capstone Publishing. Worked on layout and design for customers while collaborating with other designers and keeping to the briefs.
EDUCATION
ANIMATION
2015/2018
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University of Wisconsin Stout
Bachelors Degree in Animation
Minor of Art History
GRAPHIC DESIGN
2013/2015
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South Central College
Associates Degree in Graphic Design
PROGRAMS
PROFICIENT IN
Maya
Zbrush
Unity
Unreal
Blender
Substance Painter
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
EXPERIENCE
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
CAPSTONE PUBLISHING 2015
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Worked with a team to design children's books for multiple clients. Created layout compositions and used constructive criticism to help improve my designs.
STUDENT MANAGER
NORTH POINT DINING HALL
2017
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Supervised operations on the floor. Trained new employees in different stations while also completing mandatory daily tasks and inventory documents.
3D GENERALIST
ABT STUDIOS
2019- PRESENT
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Currently working on an indie animated short film focusing on Story, 3D concept art and animation.
AWARDS/HIGHLIGHTS
MEMBER OF WOMEN IN ANIMATION
2019
SKILLS USA STATE COMPETITION
2012-2015
Pin Design- Gold Medal
T-Shirt Design- Gold Medal
Advertising Design- Gold Medal
SKILLS
Strong Team Player
Very Organized
Great Time Management
Extremely Creativity
Excellent Communication
CONTACT ME-
E-MAIL - k.plekkenpol95@gmail.com
PHONE # - 612.309.8841