Melissa Wang wang_melissa@yahoo.ca http://www.linkedin.com/pub/melissa-wang/47/754/776

OBJECTIVE:

Looking to secure a production position within the animation industry through which I can prove and expand upon my skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- A highly motivated, organized, driven to succeed graduate of the three year Advanced Diploma program in Animation - Digital Production at Durham College. - Extensive leadership experience through involvement in campus life/ student advocacy. - Worked as a producer on a short student film, utilizing strong leadership and organizational skills. - Cohesive understanding of traditional animation principles, story telling, and a background in traditional art. - Three years in school experience working with Maya, Photoshop, After Effects, Flash, Toon Boom, Storyboard Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Soundtrack Pro.

EDUCATION:

2009 - 2012 Durham College Animation Digital Production 3 Year Advanced Diploma

2004 - 2006 University of Western Ontario Studied Fine Arts

WORK EXPERIENCE: 2013 - Present Promote Oshawa Creative Director - Head of Promote Oshawa’s creative project team. - Develop graphics for Promote Oshawa website and advertising campaigns. - Edit, capture, and approve photos to be used in creative campaigns. - Develop and finalize all videos to be used for Promote Oshawa or their clients. 2007 - Present Kelsey's Pickering Front of House Supervisor

- Key holder and closing manager, supervising both Front and Back of house staff when serving as manager on duty. - Utilizing teamwork, time management skills, and the ability to work in a fast paced environment. - Maintaining employee timecard editor, sales and labour reports, and Daily Communication reports, utilizing strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Ability to multi-task is necessary to successfully complete all tasks in a timely manner. - Responsible for enforcing health and safety regulations, as well as standard operating procedures. - Managing server banks, tip out, large deposits, and cash balancing systems. - Extensive customer service experience. 2006 - 2007 The Home Depot Sales Associate - Flooring -Met with clients to determine their needs, and assisted them with design.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

2013 Toronto Animation Arts STAAFI Leader Festival International TAAFI - Served as one of the STAAFI leaders on the volunteer team. A leadership role, assisting with organization

of volunteers during the festival, as well as performing various roles as needed.

2013 Oshawa Federal Liberal Director/ Social Chair Association - Currently serving on the Executive for the Liberal Riding Association in Oshawa. - Executive member responsible for event planning for social events such as ‘Talk to Us Tuesday’. - Developing and expanding OFLA’s social media presence.

2012 Toronto Animation Arts STAAFI Festival International TAAFI - Part of the STAAFI team, assisting production coordinators and event organizers with the event.

2012 Skills Canada Regional Judge Qualifying Competition

- Served on a team of judges to determine which high school teams would move forward to the 2012 Qualifying Competition in the 2D Animation category.

2011 - 2012 SoMAD Awards Event Organizer - Central in the creation/planning of the 1st Annual SoMAD Awards. - Working in a production role, booking, organizing, budgeting, scheduling, and motivating a team. 2011 - 2012 Durham College Society President/ Chairperson

of Media, Art & Design (SoMAD)

- Elected to represent 1300 students in the school of Media, Art and Design. - Utilized leadership and organizational skills to chair society meetings and lead a team of 8 Directors/executives. - Oversaw society policies/procedures. - Served as Director of Academia, assisting students with any school-related problems. - Successfully ran several events including MAD Movie Night, MADsquerade Pub Night, and the SoMAD Awards.

2011 - 2012 Animation 2012 Group Financial Officer - In charge of bookkeeping for fundraising, as well as providing a leadership role. - Worked within a team to plan/organize Durham’s Animation/Games/VFX Graduation Screening.

AWARDS & ACOMPLISHMENTS: 2012 • Durham College President’s Honour Roll -Cumulative average of 4.0 or higher (GPA: 4.22) • Durham College Animation Skills Challenge Winner -First place team in the 8-Hour Animation Skills Challenge. • College Student Alliance Leadership Scholarship - Recognizing students who have volunteered with numerous organizations and have demonstrated outstanding leadership within their college communities. 2010 • Durham Region Chairman’s Award – Animation Digital Arts Year 1

-Based on GPA standing.

References available upon request.