CATHERINE L. CONNOLLY
786 Auburn Ct
Vallejo, CA 94589
510-367-7388 (cell)
mercgurl@starkravingnormal.com

SUMMARY
I am an illustrator with expertise in traditional animation, with four years of experience in traditional illustration.

As a freelancer, I mainly work in digital illustration, using Photoshop and Illustrator as my main programs. At my current job, I work on signage that is displayed with retail merchandise, so I also use traditional media. I also have basic knowledge with HTML and am familiar with Dreamweaver.

I am hardworking, have good attention to detail, and am an avid multi-tasker. I have good oral and written communication skills, and demonstrate excellent customer service. I believe I could be a good addition to your company.

EXPERIENCE

• July 2000 - Illustrator, Webzine 2000 (http://www.webzine2000.com/main_cause.html)
- Created logos, cartoons using Photoshop in Mac format, for print and web


• September 2003 - present - Shift Supervisor, Starbucks Coffee Corporation
- Create signage for store display
- Set up merchandising displays
- Cash handling
- Experience with point-of-service (POS) terminal
- Prepare coffee/espresso drinks, food items
- Demonstrate excellent customer service
- Maintain clean store environment
- Coach and train incoming new employees
- Demonstrate ability to lead others as well as encourage teamwork
- Have ability to work well with others as well as independantly
- Oversee beverage quality assurance for all employees monthly
- Possess extensive knowledge of coffee and other related topics
- Certified in 2005 as a Starbucks Coffee Master

SKILLS / TOOLS USED

ART RELATED SKILLS

• TRADITIONAL MEDIA
Have worked in the following media:
• charcoal
• pen / ink
• gouache
• clay
• oils
• watercolor
• acrylic
• pastel
• Carand'ache crayon
• chalk / chalk pen
• TECHNICAL MEDIA
Proficient in PC and Macintosh formats for all programs (except where noted):
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Painter
• USAnimation (SGI, Irix)
• Maya Composer (SGI, Irix)
• Premiere
• After Effects
• Maya (PC, basic knowledge)
• Word (basic word processing)
• Excel (basic spreadsheet)
• TacoHTML (Mac)
• Dreamweaver (basic knowledge)
• Cyberduck (FTP program - Mac)
• Basic HTML knowledge
• Experience with Wacom graphics tablet
• TRADITIONAL ANIMATION
• Pencil test animation
  - Key frames
  - Inbetweening
  - Character animation
  
• Layout design
• Storyboarding
• Character design
• Stop-motion animation

• Ability to meet deadlines
• Hard-working and honest
• Unlimited creativity
• Attentive to detail
• Ability to learn things quickly
• Multi-tasker
• Good communication skills--written and oral
• Good customer service
• Good decision-making skills
• Able to demonstrate good teamwork

URL
http://www.starkravingnormal.com/catherinelandaartwork (online portfolio)

REFERENCES
Available upon request.