Objective Having already had experience with the production of children stationary and storybook, theatrical plays, shows, live action feature films and animated shorts of which I was sole creator, director, costume designer, storyboard artist and concept artist, I’m truly dedicated to progressing my talent further. I am sure that my past experience and motivation to succeed will make me an invaluable member of any production team. My focuses are Concept: Storyboarding, Layout and Costume Design; and screenwriting.

Education 2000–2003 Academy of Art College San Francisco, CA · B.F.A., Illustration/ 2-d Animation: graduated Magna Cum Laude, president’s list every semester. · Transferred from University of Siena, Italy, Major in History, Art, Music and Show: Merit Student. · Technical High School of Accounting, Italy: graduated with Honors and full gpa (1991).

Professional Experiences · Jar Edizioni. This publisher just released a book written and illustrated by me called Gashapon Hunter. · ASL (artistic studios ltd) publishing. Responsible for the creation of the styleguide and for the product development of Lollipop (stationery for children, activity playbook). I also worked as product designer for the same company.(2005-2006) . Letters and arts illustrator for the creation of greeting cards and web invitation. Vector illustrations mainly. (2005) . Production of the short animated film "Out of Place" , with macromedia flash. (2005). · Layout Design for “A Side of parsley�? produced by Island in the Sky (2004). · Production of the short animated stop Motion filmf "Ugly Duck" (2003). · Head of story and responsible for the creation of 1800, and over, boards in scope format for a live action feature film “M@P�? for TV (2001-2002). ·Theatrical production of musicals and plays with the company “Achilles and the Turtle�?: designed and produced 4 shows, wrote script, composed music, designed illustrations, costumes and backgrounds (1993-1994). · Publication of comics in “Il Ponte�? and “ARTU�? (1987-1993).

Other Working Experiences 1999 - 2000 Walt Disney World Orlando, FL Hostess Leader · Manages staff with daily work schedules. · Developed strong customer service skills while providing comfortable atmosphere. 1998 Disneyland Paris Chessy, France Marine Hostess · Organized and facilitated staff with daily operations. · Ensured safety and courtesy of visitors. 1993 - 1998 Centro Nuoto Libertas Siena, Italy Swimming Trainer/Manager · Trained both children and adult on water safety and how to swim. · Facilitate and managed the swimming association.

Awards · Academy of Art Film Festival, 2003, best animated stop motion film “Ugly Duck�? · Academy of Art Spring Show, 2003, first place, stop motion puppets. · Illustrations and Self portraits exhibited during Academy of Art’s Spring show and at the De Young Museum. · Festival of the Arts, Tuscany, 12 prices for the musical “The Other Side Story�? including: best script, best costumes, best direction, set and dressing, and song of the year. · “Gran Premio delle Quattro Stagioni�?, Manga contest, comic “Lucerio�? ranked: 5th in the world, 3rd in Europe, 1st in Italy.

Skills · Platform and Software known: Windows Xp (pc) and Mac os X. Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe AfterFX, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Digicel Flipbook, Maya, Cinema 4 d, Macromedia Flash, Sonic Sound Forge, Final Draft. · Languages spoken: English, French, Italian, basic Spanish and Japanese.