Sunday, November 2, 2008

Resume


Amy Donkers
  
5180 3rd line, Rockwood ON, N0B 2K0 • (226)820-0910 •amydonkers@hotmail.ca
  
SUMMARY OF SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Communication and Organizational Skills

  • Has provided the need to expand my knowledge in order to learn as much as possible.
  • High attention to detail
  • Neat, orderly and efficient
  • Is there to provide support to co-workers.

Technical Art Skills

  • Substantial knowledge of anatomy, structure and perspective
  • Strong understanding of colour theory and lighting
  • Proven ability to adapt to a wide variety of visual styles
  • Communicates clearly in drawings using aspects of performance and animation principles

Software Skills

  • Substantial knowledge of Adobe CS5 including Photoshop and After Effects,Autodesk Maya and Paintool SAI
  • Good knowledge of Flipbook, Autodesk Mudbox and Microsoft Office.

EDUCATION: 

Bachelor of Applied Arts: Animation
 Sheridan College, Oakville ON.                                                              Graduated 2012
  • Curriculum covers a broad variety of disciplines related to production including layout, painting, and design as well as classical, stop motion, and 3D animation.
  • Involved in producing a short film with a small group of students.
Art Fundamentals                                                                              
 Sheridan College, Oakville ON.                                                              Graduated 2008 
  • Graduated with over 3.25 GPA
  • Involved with several different types of art mediums.


EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
Tim Hortons
Supervisor, Baker and Sandwiches, Guelph ON                                   October 2012-present
  • As Supervisor it is my responsibly to keep employees focused on tasks, training, customer concerns, switching tills and being able to work any position at a moments notice. 
  • As Baker you are responsible for keeping all baked goods in stock, rotating expired products: making sure all goods are fresh tossing anything that is stale and old. Working with the demands of rush times, making sure all the shelves are filled if a rush clears them out.
  • As the Sandwich Unit I am responsible for meeting the demands of a fast pace environment. Making sure I keep all food produce in stock, rotating and expired food. As well as taking temperatures every 2 hours to make sure food is in the safe temperature zone.

Self-Employed Freelance
Commissions for character design, Guelph ON                                             2011-2013
  • Designed character art from scratch. Client would provide a description along with reference photos so I could design a character for their personal use. This process would go between the client and me tweaking the designs based on their critiques.
  • Worked within timed deadlines, while personally managing my work.
  • Commutation was key between the client and myself.
Big Studios Inc.
Animation Internship, Toronto ON                                                             June-August 2011
  • Worked on a Promotion for a Cartoon Show Pitch
  • Created simple character animations
  • Drawn out concept art and situational drawings
Donkers Poultry Farm
 General Worker, Family Farm, Elora ON                                                  2002- October 2012
  • Maintain lawns through grass cutting; weed removal and laying down mulch.
  • Assisted in general cleaning of barns and collection of eggs.
A&W Woodlawn
Cook, Guelph ON                                                                             August 2007- July 2008 
  • Prepared daily ingredients
  • Cooked and assembled meals
  • Washed dishes
  • Performed general cleaning for kitchen
  • Interaction with customers for special orders