Resume

Ayana Hall

Email: [email protected]

Professional Summary

I am a student at Drexel University, majoring in Animation & VFX and minoring in Film and Television Production. I am a versatile artist having done work including illustration, animation, 3D modeling and graphic design for various projects. I am a hardworking, detail-oriented student with a passion for and dedication to the visual arts. I am seeking to further develop current creative skills to grow as an animator and video editor.

Skills

Computer: Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, Lightroom, Maya, Nuke, and Procreate
Creative: Mastery of the basic forms of visual arts, 2D and 3D animation, character illustration and design

Education

September 2022 – Present

• Major: Animation and Visual Effects | Minor: Film and Television Production
• Relevant Courses: Animation II, Computer Graphics Imagery II, Digital Compositing I, Basic Editing, Previsualization for Animation, Figure Drawing

Experience

Drexel University- Film and Television Equipment Room Assistant

March 2024 – June 2024

• Handled production equipment to build orders and reservations for Drexel students and faculty
• Assisted in evaluating returned equipment and ensuring the space is orderly

Black Female Therapist- Marketing and Audio/Video Specialist

September 2023 – March 2024

• Animated motion graphics sequences for product advertisements using Adobe After Effects
• Produced social media videos by combining various softwares including Adobe Premiere Pro, Toons.ai, and Canva for sites including YouTube, Facebook, Tiktok, and Instagram
• Composed training videos describing my work process and tools using Loom

Baltimore Youth Arts (BYA)- Baltimore, MD

Youth Advisory Board Member

July 2021 – August 2022

• Acquired leadership skills through establishing the board and its roles
• Conducted interviews for potential candidates for BYA apprentices and staff

Senior Studio Apprentice, Studio Apprentice, Photography Class Intern

July 2019 – August 2022

• Supervised and led younger apprentices alongside BYA staff
• Collaborated with a team of peers on developing, designing, and editing an original publication
• Assisted the business and product manager to design a website for BYA’s online shop
• Managed BYA’s business and product development with other studio apprentices
• Consulted with clients, such as the Office of the Public Defender and Waverly Ace Hardware, to conceptualize a vision for mural projects in the Baltimore community with peers

Exhibitions

• A curation containing works completed within a year, including class projects and two personal series including a story-based project and a painted series with the theme of identity

Awards and Achievements