Alexander Trujillo San Jose, California 95123 · 408.881.2256 · atrujillo.@gmail.com · www.vj_s0ulstice.artstation.com ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ linkedin.com/in/alextrujilloanimation

Animator & 3D Artist

Versatile and highly-creative Animator and 3D Artist with expertise in the realms of video games, film, commercials, and stage productions. Dedicated to cultivating strong partnerships with clients in order to identify visual needs and develop innovative solutions within deadlines, specifications, and quality expectations. Familiar with thriving in fast-paced creative environments as part of a top-performing team charged with multiple simultaneous projects with varying deliverables. Passionate about utilizing a wide-ranging creative skill set to excel in a new endeavor. Technical Proficiencies ● ● Mudbox ● After Effects ● Photoshop ● Final Cut Pro X ● Toon Boom Harmony ● Resolume ● Spreedtree ● Quixel Mixer ● Make Human ● Illustrator ● Microsoft Office Suite ● Cinema 4D ● Adobe Fuse

Education & Awards

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Art and Animation, 2016 | Cogswell College, San Jose, CA ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Coursework: 3D Animation, Quadruped Animation, Game Animation, , Character Design, 2D ​ Animation, Storyboarding, Figure Drawing Awards: Cogswell Program Director Scholarship ​ Associate of Arts in Graphic Design, 2013 | De Anza College, Cupertino, CA ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Coursework: Graphic Design, Photoshop, Color Theory, Painting, , Flash Animation ​

Google Hackathon Winner: SFVR Conference, 2015 Eagle Scout Rank Achievement, 2009 EDC x Adobe Top 10 Finalist Winner, 2020

Experience Highlights PSAV, Santa Clara, CA, 2018-2020 ​ Audio/Video Technician

Ensure that all video and audio equipment is properly structured and operational for various events ranging in size from meeting rooms to large-scale convention halls. Control equipment inventory with extreme attention-to-detail. Identify malfunctioning systems and proactively implemented parts or troubleshooting efforts to guarantee that all events are executed without a hitch. Utilize a technical proficiency in partnership with excellent customer service to deliver superior results across all video media for each individual client. Key Accomplishments:

● Notable clients include Roku, the Clemson College Football Championship Game, and Tiffany Haddish.

WESTROCK, Milpitas, CA, 2013-2018 ​ Data Entry Clerk

Partnered closely with clients to identify product needs and design innovative solutions that surpass expectations. Assisted clients with product purchases and compiling orders. Consolidated orders and participated in a team-oriented environment to conduct all daily operational tasks.

Key Accomplishments: ● Documented and organized both physical and digital inventory with complete accuracy.

MEDIAWORKS, COGSWELL COLLEGE, San Jose, CA, 2015-2016 ​ Animator

Functioned in a highly-motivated, dynamic, creative team to expand knowledge and technical skills across the realm of animation. Collaborated with audio producers, sound designers, and other animators to generate video animation collaterals in line with brand standards, client expectations, and project specifications. Key Accomplishments:

● Obtained a hands-on experience in real-life animation work for actual clients.

● Successfully produced a commercial for Wolox from initial concept generation through to delivery.

● Develop pre-introduction animation for the game, Vampire Teeth. ​ ● Advanced technical proficiency across all current animation systems and programs.

SAN FRANCISCO VR, San Francisco, CA, 2015 ​ Texture Artist

Created textures for a Virtual DJ Experience compatible with Google’s Project Tango.

FREELANCE, San Jose, CA, 2020 ​ Video Editor, , VFX

Produced videos for YouTube star, Keenan Cahill, that featured American Idol Finalist, Robbie Rosen. Key Accomplishments:

● Created “My Life”, “Feels Good”, and “City”.