Jose Velazquez

Los Angeles ,CA / (323)812-7675 / JGVARTS@GMAIL.COM / jgvarts.com

 

PROFILE

 

A creative professional with experience on independent projects as well as commissioned pieces, ranging from works done traditionally on paper with ink and graphite to computer projects done in various art programs like Maya, Blender, Photoshop, Procreate etc. With knowledge of motion graphics and animation. I am known for being creative, entrepreneurial, tenacious, detail oriented and resourceful.

 

SKILLS

 

• AUTODESK MAYA

• TOON BOOM HARMONY

• ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

• FLIPBOOK

• ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

• ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS

• BLENDER

• PROCREATE

 

EXPERIENCE

 

MEDIA SERVICES / PAYROLL COORDINATOR

FEBRUARY 2017 – PRESENT

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I am responsible for Start/Close Paperwork and Timecards that must be paid for our clients with a 24 hour turnaround. I deal with clients like Absolutely Productions, Refinery29 and Disney Animation to name a few. Proficient in:

• Non-Union

• Union/IATSE

• SAG/AFTRA

• WGA/DGA

• Showbiz Software

• MediaPay

 

UPWORK FREELANCE / GRAPHIC DESIGNER / ILLUSTRATOR

JANUARY 2019 – PRESENT

I do Freelance work whenever possible. I have taken a few clients in which I create their vision for Logo’s, PowerPoint presentations, and stickers to be handed out at events. From June to September of 2019 I worked alongside Gonzales Racing crew to create multiple themed stickers to be passed out at the Baja1000 Race.

 

DISNEY INTERNSHIP & PROGRAMS / CP BUSSER

JANUARY 2019 – AUGUST 2019

From January to August I lived on campus at the Disneyland Resort to better understand the ins and outs of the company. Where I learned the process of Synergy and how the company works as a team to give the world a unique experience. My duties consisted of cleaning multiple areas in the park, guiding guest with questions, as well as attending multiple classes on our spare time to help make us more rounded in our fields. During my time there I was offered the Lead Position for my location.

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GLADEO / GRAPHIC DESIGNER / ANIMATOR

MAY 2017 – APRIL 2018

I interned for a non-profit organization, creating Motion Graphics for a pilot web series, to help students in high school understand the many jobs available outside of the stereotypical go-to jobs. While my time there I helped put together “Gladeo in a Flash” with a team of 5 to get the web series started. Using programs like After Effects, Photoshop and Flash Animator to get the job done.

 

EDUCATION

Academy of Art University | San Francisco, CA

                Master of Arts – Animation & Visual Effects, 2020

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California State University Long Beach | Long Beach, CA

                Bachelor of Art – Studio Arts, 2015