JAMES REEDDA7 5NG

07758731252

jamie.16@live.comhttp://www.peskyanimations.co.uk

https://youtu.be/l69IQGz_jz8http://uk.linkedin.com/in/Peskyplumber64

Personal Statement

Imaginative and creative Animator with substantial show reel. Self-employed (Pesky Animations) but now seeking an opportunity to work within Animation/Comic Book Production/Character Design.

Key Skills and Achievements

Edexcel BTEC Level 3 qualifications in Creative Media Production (Interactive Media) and Art and Design

Creativity and imagination Artistic with excellent drawing skills Patience and concentration Acting skills to bring characters to life Accuracy and attention to detail The ability to take direction Strong computer skills, including graphics and animation software Communication and presentation skills Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Able to work within a team Able to take feedback and criticism

Work History

Animator (Self Employed) 2014 – present Pummie Productions Ltd (UK base: Cardiff)Projects/Achievements:-Two published editions of ‘Autocat’ Comic http://www.peskyanimations.co.uk/autocat-comic/-Participated in Comic Con Exhibitions to showcase portfolio-Produced ‘Fan Art’ for a Video Gaming Group (Video Games AWESOME!) – one of designs used for T Shirt Merchandise, but can be used for other merchandising eg. IPhone covers – http://ffstv.spreadshirt.com/screw-glass-A18041062/customize/color/258-Various Stop Motion Animation projects including over ten 2D videos uploaded to YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Peskyplumber64/featured-Provide online lessons in drawing via video chat to a school in America

Internship at King Bee Animations 02/08/2016 – 02/09/2016-To help complete a few 2D flash animation tasks for one of their major projects

Internship at Eurocle Ltd 16/10/2015 – 10/05/2016-Character animation, background design and editor for a few 2D animated scenes

Lite 4 Life (Lambeth Living) 2012 – 2014Projects:-Commissioned to produce a booklet and 2D animation for Lambeth Council on Fire Safety

-2D graphic commissions from online customers (ongoing) – link on website-Community Project (Bexleyheath) local Nursery; Disney characters painted onto windows https://www.facebook.com/jamie.reed.5074/media_set?set=a.1772442650135.84151.1811362779&type=3

Office Work Experience 2011- 2012Whitehall Randall & Associates, Dartford

Education and Training

Northwest Kent College, Dartford 2012 – 2013Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (Interactive Media) – Triple Grade DistinctionEdexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Art and Design (Interactive Media) – DistinctionEdexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production (Interactive Media) – Double Grade DistinctionEdexcel BTEC Level 2 Award in Work skills

Welling School, Kent 2007 – 2012 A Levels; Art & Design (Graphic Communication) Grade AAS Art & Design (Fine art) GCSEs A - CArt & Design (graphic communication) Grade A, Art & Design (GRAPHIC Design) Grade AEnglish, Maths, Media Studies & Science

Additional Information

Received a 2011 Award at the Civil Celebration of Pupil Achievement in Bexley schools

Nominated to the alTURNERtive Prize at Welling School – 9 pupils across Years 11-13 are nominated for the award (an alternative to the annual Turner Arts Prize)

Showreel and professional website for my own company, registered with Companies House.

References available on request