alieveritt.com

My name is Alison Everitt, and I'm a Motion Designer from Baltimore, MD.

I have two cats, and an extensive collection of craft supplies in my office.

I would describe myself as an Animation Generalist because I'm skilled with several animation programs and a few different kinds of animation. I primarily enjoy Stop Motion, 3D Animation, and Motion Graphics.

I have a knack for mastering new software. It's like learning a new language; each program I've learned shares similar tools and features, making it easier to adapt to the next one.

To see some of my work, click on my gallery or freelance work!

Recently, I built a "crankie" box for storytelling with shadow puppets.

Go check out my other website, www.thecrankiepuppetshow.com

My area of expertise:

Video Editing
Teaching
Motion Design
Graphic Design
3D Animation
Stop Motion

Resume

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Work experience

Animation Instructor / Social Media Manager

Greenbelt Access Television - Greenbelt, MD

2022 - Present

Designed and taught innovative animation courses, emphasizing storytelling, 2D/3D animation, and stop-motion techniques.
Expanded the organization’s educational offerings by introducing and developing new classes tailored to community needs.
Enhanced productivity and ensured project delivery by managing workflows through ClickUp.
Directed social media strategy for Instagram and Facebook, promoting classes and events, and increasing audience engagement.
Mentored students in using industry-standard tools such as Maya, Blender, Stop Motion Studio, and Adobe Animate to create polished animations.
Collaborated with local schools and organizations to integrate animation into educational curricula, fostering creative learning opportunities.

Art Director, Immersive Content Developer

Capitol Interactive - Washington, DC

2018 - 2020

Directed the artistic vision for the James River 360 Experience, managing all stages of design from initial concept through production.
Modeled and optimized 3D assets in Autodesk Maya.
Developed interactive VR and AR applications using Unity software.
Streamlined workflows by developing a standardized production pipeline, improving efficiency for future projects.
Collaborated with a small team consisting of a programmer and animator by publishing animations files and assets to a GitHub repository.
Managed project timelines, maintained a comprehensive library of creative assets, and scheduled content for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Met with prospective clients to discuss and refine design concepts for immersive media solutions.
Assisted with XR (Mixed Reality) demonstrations to share with the general public in virtual and augmented reality technology.

3D Design Intern

Imaging Research Center - Baltimore, MD

2017 - 2018

Modeled 3D assets in Autodesk Maya for use in a VR simulation that was used in a psychology research project.
Collaborated with UMBC student engineers and animators to ensure seamless integration of 3D models into immersive simulations.
Created custom textures using Autodesk Mudbox and contributed to a digital library of content for future projects.
Optimized 3D models imported from SketchUp with Autodesk Maya. Reviewed and reduced the polygon count of all 3D models for optimized performance in VR.

Motion Designer / iNetter

Commonvision - Baltimore, MD

2017 - 2018

Designed and produced broadcast-quality motion graphics for UMBC's campus digital signage service, supporting promotional campaigns for student organizations, university events, and individual clients.
Collaborated with a team of Graphic Designers to deliver high-quality motion graphics within fast-paced production timelines, ensuring client satisfaction.
Created a diverse range of animations, including kinetic typography, business advertisements, informational memos, logos, and social media marketing assets.
Conceptualized video content by drafting storyboards during weekly client meetings and iteratively refining designs based on feedback shared through email and private Vimeo links.
Managed efficient project workflows by adhering to established conventions for file organization and maintaining clear communication with clients.
Self-taught Adobe After Effects outside of working hours to improve technical skills and optimize production efficiency.
Oversaw the broadcasting of video campaigns on a network of digital screens across campus.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Art in Visual Art

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

2015 - 2018-Graduated with Honors-Extracurricular Activities: Imaging Research Center internship, Motion Designer at Commonvision, SEA Program summer camp leader, art department tour guide

Associate of Arts

Anne Arundel Community College

2013 - 2015-Presidential Honor Roll-Phi Betta Kappa-Extracurricular Activities: Founder and President of Animators Anonymous Club

My Favorite Programs

3D Animation

Autodesk Maya
Blender

2D and Motion Graphics

After Effects
Animate CC
Toonsquid
TV Paint
Toon Boom Harmony

Design

Illustrator
Photoshop
Procreate
Canva

Video Editing

Premiere
Davinci
CapCut

Stop Motion

Dragon Frame
Stop Motion Studio

Other

Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe CC
Google Workspace