1. Alexander Stroink-Pickering
3834 North Damen Ave. Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60618
Animator, Illustrator, Filmmaker | Cell: (309) 287-8743 | Axel.animation90@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Skilled 2D animator experienced in the modern method of drawing sequences to create
the illusion of movement in digital media. Creative and innovative ready to use learned skills to
enhance any production on the internet, television, the big screen, or in video.
Education
Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Animation 2013 - 2016
Work Experience
2D Animator/ 3D Texture Artist
Columbia College Chicago: “El Flamenco” (2016)
• Involved with Storyboarding development team during pre-production
• Created environment and character textures for 3D assets
• Digitally penciled, inked, and colored 2D animation in Photoshop
Columbia College Chicago: “We'll Always Have Paris” (2016)
• Assisted in post-production work involving cleanup and coloring
Graphic Designer
Stick Out Social (May 2014 – August 2015)
• Responsible for graphics of daily specials for bars around the nation
• Responsible for upkeep of barʼs Facebook account
• Responsible for creating a daily task list
• Ability to talk to clients about creative direction involving Graphic Design
Core Qualifications/Skills
• Experienced in creating 2D animation using Toon Boom Harmony, Photoshop, and After Effects
• Experienced in creating 2D animation using animation cels
• Familiarity with visual story telling storyboarding and sequential art
• Ability to take technical documents and adapt them to accommodate all production needs
• Experienced in creating textures for 3D modeling using Photoshop and Sketchbook Pro