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Marleia Alfaro

Previs Animator at MPC

San Diego, CA, USA
858-610-4830 marleia.net
Enthusiastic and motivated art multimedia major with diverse experience with various mediums and software design skills, including an internship with the Walt Disney Company. Easily inspired individual who is driven to create stories that will motivate and inspire others. Recognized by peers for positive, energetic personality with a creative perspective on life.

Work Experience

MPC

Previs Animator

Previs Artists on unannounced Disney feature project, responsible for shot creation and character animation in Maya.
Recognized by leaders for efficiency and quality character animation.
February 2020 - Present Sherman Oaks, California, United States

Latitude 38 Group

Remote Freelance Graphic Designer

Freelance Graphic Designer responsible for creating marketing materials, logos, and web design packages for real estate properties in San Francisco.
July 2017 - Present San Francisco, California, United States

Disneyland Resort

Photopass Photographer

Responsible for capturing the magical memories of guests at Disneyland and California Adventure parks.
April 2018 - February 2020 Anaheim, California, United States

Simon Films Studio

Remote 2D Animator

2D animator on Taiwanese short film project responsible for animating characters in Toon Boom Harmony.
January 2019 - April 2019 California, United States

Mighty Animation

Remote 2D Tie-Down Animator

2D Animator on Disney Channel UK series, "Sadie Sparks" on various episodes responsible for hand-drawn animation key framing in Toon Boom Harmony for Sadie and Gilbert.
Recognized by leaders for excellence in acting choices, attention to detail and continuity.
August 2018 - November 2018 Placentia, California, United States

Disney College Program

Retail Merchandise Host

Responsible for selling park merchandise at the Disneyland Resort Emporium and Main Street Stores including managing the cash register processing purchase transactions, handling food at Candy Palace, and restocking merchandise displays.
June 2017 - April 2018 Anaheim, California, United States

Scream Zone

Actor

Assumed the role of killer clown, doll, and zombie.
Recognized for flexibility, interaction with guests, audibility' and reliability.
Awarded Ghoul of the Night for excellent performance.
September 2013 - November 2013 San Diego, California, United States

Disney College Program

Quick Service Food and Beverage cashier

Disney College Program is a paid internship program where college students may work at Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World as Cast Members, and take classes at "Disney College" associated with business, leadership, and networking. DCP members are able to explore and go on exclusive events during the season.
January 2013 - August 2013 Anaheim, California, United States

ICN Media

Graphic Design Intern

Intern at ICN Media, a Hispanic television channel. Created banners, movie advertisements, flyers, headers, background designs, and updated designs to Wordpress.
January 2012 - San Diego, California, United States

Tunage Magazine

Graphic Designer, Webmaster

Designed website for Tunage Magazine, connected website to the Weebly website design station from DreamHost. Created banners and headers, organized pages, html design, color scheme, images and links. In addition, I created the logo, and assist in putting together posters for bands and musical artists.
March 2012 - San Diego, California, United States

Education

San Diego State University (CSU)

Majoring in Art Multimedia, with emphasis in animation, and digital art.
August 2010 - San Diego, California, United States

Skills

2D Animation, 3d Animation, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Drawing, Graphic Design, Illustration, Painting, Photography, Toon Boom Harmony, TvPaint, Typography,

Art Club Webmaster and Public Relations Officer

Officer for SDSU Art Club. Responsible for updating social networking, and public events.

Advertising Club Interactive Media/Design Chairman

SDSU Advertising Club Executive member. Responsible for updating the website using Adobe Dreamweaver, updating social networking sites, designing flyers, advertisements, and t-shirt designs.