About Me

I’ve always been drawn to the idea that art can create entire universes. As a digital designer and animator, I enjoy working across disciplines—3D modeling, 2D animation, visual effects, sound, and interactive media. Learning as I go is a big part of who I am: I like exploring new tools, experimenting with different styles, and pushing myself beyond what I already know.

Right now, I’m completing my Bachelor of Arts in Digital Design & Animation at NJIT, where I’ve been able to study everything from simulated environments and game design to collaborative studio production. My goal is to keep growing as a designer, connect with other creatives, and contribute to projects that blend storytelling, technology, and emotion.

What drives me most is the feeling of bringing something to life—whether that’s a character with a hidden desire, a quiet alley glowing with atmosphere, or a motion sequence that makes a viewer feel like they’re inside the scene.

Education

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) – Newark, NJ

Relevant Coursework

• Digital Design Studio IV

• 3-Dimensional Character Development

• Simulated Environments

• Visual and Special Effects in Movies

• Foundations of Game Production

• Game Architecture and Design

• Designing Digital Media

• Digital Sound and Music

• Collaborative Design Studio

Cumulative GPA: 3.2 / 4.0

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Design & Animation (Aug 2021 – May 2025)

Selected Projects

Mechanimation — Character Animation Project

Created a narrative about a robot discovering its own desires. Focused on expressive motion, timing, staging, and combining mechanical and human-like movement using keyframe and FX animation tools.

Developed an atmospheric Japanese alley using lighting, emissions, and cinematic camera work. Aimed to balance realism with a slightly surreal mood to draw viewers into the environment.

Produced 3D models, small environments, and motion graphics across Maya, Blender, and Adobe tools, often combining animation, sound, and narrative elements.

Lights in the Fog — Environmental 3D Scene

Additional Work

Experience & Leadership

NJIT Vector Newspaper – Graphic Designer & Social Media Specialist

Jan 2024 – May 2025

NJIT Student Senate – Digital Design Representative

Sept 2023 – May 2024

Home Depot – Cashier

Mar 2024 – Present

• Provided friendly, efficient checkout service in a high-traffic hardware store

• Led the store and region in personal and business credit card sign-ups, with 158 total sign-ups recorded

• Trained new team members in register operations and customer service

• Learned to stay focused and positive under pressure

• Created visuals and layouts to support articles, advertisements, and posters

• Designed content for social media and interacted with readers online

• Helped develop strategies to grow the newspaper’s digital audience and engagement

• Advocated for students in the Digital Design program and the wider NJIT community

• Served as a bridge between students and university administration

• Managed allocation of funds for student events, organizations, and policy initiatives as part of the student treasury team

Skills

3D & Animation Tools

• Maya

• Blender

• 3DS Max

Design & Media

• Adobe Photoshop (Certified)

• Corel

• Canva

• Revit

• Video Editing & Motion Graphics

• Audacity (sound editing)

• Visual storytelling & character-driven narratives

• Environment and world building

• Motion, timing, and pacing

• Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

• Communication with non-design stakeholders

• Time management in fast-paced environments

Creative & Professional Strengths

Beyond the Screen

When I’m not working on design or animation, I’m usually still creating in some way. I love listening to music, playing games, and writing—whether it’s short stories, worldbuilding ideas, or poetry. I also enjoy cooking and experimenting with new recipes when I have spare time.

I like being “all over the place” creatively: it keeps my mind open and gives me more ideas to bring back into my work. All of these interests feed into the way I see characters, environments, and stories.