email | alyssadharper98@gmail.com

phone | (360) 961-0290

Skills

Professional | SCRUM, Project Management, Copyediting, Technology Assist

Software | Autodesk Maya (Rigging, Animation), Unity, Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Spine, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive

Education

San Jose State University – BFA Animation/Illustration – May 2021

Projects

“My Reading Academy” Video Game – 3D Animator (See Age of Learning) | Dec 2021 – Present

  • Provide RLO/key poses for main hub character animation

  • Create intro/outro animations for Tasty Terms, Letter Lift-off, Sound Switch Express, and Say and Play Tray

  • Assist with creating and implementing 2D Spine animations for read along books’ “Teaching Moments”

“Bata” Video Game – Producer, Technical Director | July 2020 – Present

  • Manage team of 15-20 people and correspond with Leads to ensure assets are delivered on time

  • Create robust Unity-compatible character rigs & oversee in-engine animation processes

  • Ensure detailed notes are kept and team members are clear on their assignments, manage and fulfill Kickstarter campaign

 “Malinchista” Short Film – Animator | Dec 2019 – Feb 2020

  • Produce digital hand-drawn animation for the historical sequence

“Tadaima” Short Film – Animator | Jan 2019 – March 2019

  • Create 2D character animation in Toon Boom from provided shot layouts

Experience

Prisms of Reality – Animation Specialist | Nov 2023 – June 2024

  • Create comprehensive animations in Unity explaining high-school level math and science concepts

  • Work closely with content team to revise scripts, narratives, and interactions

  • Create graphics and promotional images in line with CEO vision for the brand

Age of Learning – 3D Animator II | July 2022 – Oct 2023; 3D Animator I | Dec 2021 – July 2022

  • Produce high-quality 3D character animations for educational mobile games

  • Work with designers and engineers to determine project parameters and goals

  • Ensure 2D and 3D animations function correctly when imported into Unity game engine

Avenue Bread – Server/Barista | July 2021 – Dec 2021

  • Maintain high standards of customer service during high-traffic time periods

  • Accurately take orders in-person, over the phone, and via Square POS

  • Make custom espresso drinks for customers

Pivotal/VMware – Creative Design Intern | Jan 2018 – Dec 2019/Jan 2020 – Aug 2020

  • Work with CISO to design in-house security awareness materials

  • Video production, from script/storyboard to motion graphics and final edit

  • Design T-shirts, novelties, and collectibles to promote good security behaviors

Center for Accessible Technology (SJSU) – Student Assistant | Aug 2016 – Dec 2017

  • Assist disabled students with use of computer lab equipment

  • Produce accessible media and resources for student and faculty use

  • Redesign tactile (Braille) campus map for visually-impaired students

Writing Center (WCC) – Peer Reader | April 2016 – June 2016

  • Tutor students on academic writing both in person and online

  • Assist with technical issues, manage center email account, open and close