Rigger | 3D Animator | Writer
RESUME
Education
MASTER’S IN CHARACTER ANIMATION & ANIMATED FILMMAKING
GOBELINS L’ÉCOLE DE L’IMAGE – PARIS, FRANCE
09/2019 to 07/2021
Advanced character Animation (2D & 3D)
Production planning and developing production pipelines according to technical and artistic choices
Scripting, directing, character definition, storyboarding, layout, acting, special effects animation, rendering & compositing.
BA IN PSYCHOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON – ACCRA, GHANA
09/2014 to 06/2018
Human behavior and mental processes
WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION
ACCRA ACADEMY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – ACCRA, GHANA
09/2007 to 06/2011
Activities in High School
Cartoonist of the school editorial board (2010-2011) ï‚·
Basketball team member (2007-2011)
UNESCO member (2008-2011)
Work Experience
RIGGER | 3D ANIMATOR | MOTION GRAPHICS ARTIST
FREELANCE 3D ART
05/2012 to Present
As a Freelance Artist, I have had the opportunity to undertake several projects with both individuals and companies in and out of Ghana, including Metro TV, Black Avenue Music, The Babu Group, The Multimedia group, Access Bank, among others.
Examining client needs, developing various story and design concepts
Rigging and Animating 3D characters & assets using keyframe animation and in some projects using motion capture
BRANCH COORDINATOR (NESTLE DISTRIBUTION)
M. I. TOURE ENTERPRISE LTD. ACCRA, GHANA
08/2011 to 08/2014
Taking part in Nestle conferences and meetings pertaining to product marketing, promotions & training on ensuring client satisfaction
Stock taking and monitoring of incoming and outgoing products
Negotiating for discount prices during wholesale purchasing
Training & supervising sales personnel in recording and reconciling daily sales, checking inventory and good customer service.
HONORS & AWARDS
Netflix Scholarship 2019-2021 (Masters Course at Gobelins - Paris, France)
Winner of The Dean Collection 20 (TDC20) 2018
Recipient of the Digilab Audience Award in the Digital Lab Africa Pitch Competition 2018
Winner in Animations Category of MTN Apps Challenge V5.0
Overall Winner of The MTN Apps Challenge V5.0
Creator of 3D Animated Series; "Man Must Chop"
INTERESTS
Writing stories and scripts
Cloth Simulations
Sound Design & Production
Solving technical puzzles
Reading, Skating, playing the piano & basketball
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Rigging
3D Animation
Lip-sync
Compositing
Python in Maya Basics
Writing & Storytelling
Cloth Simulation
Sound Production
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Autodesk Maya
ZBrush
Substance Painter
Marvelous Designer
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effects
TV Paint
FL Studio
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Strong Analytical & Interpersonal skills
Sales & Marketing
Problem-solving spirit
Great verbal & written communication
Management & Planning
Adaptability
Open-mindedness