Curriculum Vitae



Marleah Edwards 
E: MarleahEdwards@gmail.com 


Objective 

A graduate from the San Jose State University B.F.A. Animation/Illustration program with an interest in securing a position that will utilize my current knowledge in the arts, as well as, organizational skills and working collaboratively with others. I am a fast learner and dedicated worker.

Experience   


Freelance Illustrator 

I create logo designs for local businesses, new and established, as well as crocheted and illustration items for purchase.

O’Connor Hospital  (San Jose, CA)                            

Communication Tech
As a Communication Technician in these units I answered the telephone, transcribed Doctor orders, roomed patients, created surgical charts, filled out the appropriate consents and documentation for any procedures and help the nursing staff to care for patients pre and post surgical procedures.

Trader Joe’s (San Jose, CA)                                    

Sign Artist
Employed as a sign artist, my job was to bring a fun Artistic sense to the product signage of the store using my knowledge and skills in composition, color, design and typography.

SJSU Animation/Illustration Shrunkenheadman Club              

Librarian
I helped organize events with fellow officers, including club meetings and guest lecturers. I was involved in the development of the ongoing organization and establishment of a reference and research library entirely dedicated to the field of Animation and Illustration. Also, I was able to use my videography and video editing skills along with organization and planning of large events in this position.


Education 

San Jose State University (May 2013)

Bachelors of Fine Arts, Animation/Illustration

Projects

No Robots (July 2010)

A student film, directed by Kimberly Knoll and Yunghan Chang. I was fortunate enough to be apart of this amazing team working on clean up animation, a couple background designs, and was also the production assistant on the project. See it here.


Moon Chase (May 2010)

 Student Film directed by Kira Formina. I was a painter on this production, painting scenes and coordinating with fellow painters to create a seamless transition between each scene.

Maya's Notebook Book Trailer (April 2013)

Was one of six viz dev artists to produce a book trailer for Isabel Allende’s novel Maya's Notebook. See it here.

Edith and the Bear (2013)

Worked as a scanner, colorist and compositor on this heart warming short film about a little girl named Edith, who learns the importance of independence and making new friends. Directed by Hillary Bradfield. See it here.   Credits can be seen here.

Skills 

Artistic:


-       Traditional and Digital Illustration
-       Photography
-       Visual Development/Environment Design
-       Prop Design
-       Videography
-       Post Production/Video Editing

Proficient in the following Computer Programs:
-       Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
-       Adobe Creative Suite, including but not limited to Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash and Premiere Pro
-       Medical Programs including SIS, MUSE, QuadraMed, Chartmaxx, and Tele Tracking


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