Sagan Yee
sagan.yee@gmail.com
http://saganimation.blogspot.com
Qualifications
Artistic Skills
- Fluent in all fundamental aspects of production (storyboarding, animation, character design, layout, post-production, sound design, composition)
- Classically trained, can adapt to a variety of visual styles
- Experience with game creation and interactive media
Software Knowledge
- Working to proficient knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Flash (traditional and symbol-based animation, some Actionscripting), Premiere Pro, After Effects, ToonBoom, Illustrator
- Education includes training with Maya (modeling, rigging, animating)
- Equally proficient with Mac and Windows
Work-Oriented Skills
- Works enthusiastically and diligently within teams or independently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong time management and organizational abilities
- Proven leadership skills in team settings
Related Work Experience
TIFF Bell Lightbox - Toronto, ON Sept. 2011 - Current
Film Reference Library Clerk
Private tutoring - Toronto, ON Nov. 2011 - Current
· One-on-one lessons in film criticism and technique
JibJab Media - Venice, CA August - Sept. 2011
Freelance animator
· See Buzz Interactive for description of duties
Buzz Interactive – Toronto, ON May – August 2010
Flash animator
· Provided content for e-greeting card service Petzooba.com
· Personal duties included pre-conceptualization, storyboarding, animating, application of sound effects and music, adjusting to meet client's expectations and suggestions
Honours and Awards
Liberal Arts & Science Excellence Award 2011
Dean’s Student Council- Highest grades in program 2009-2011
Glenna Carr National Scholarship (Animation) 2007-2011
"Hardest-Working Team Member" (peer vote, year-long group project) 2010
Jostens Yearbook Leadership Award 2006
Graduate short film "Red Button Day" shortlisted for Sheridan College's Toronto International Film Festival Student Showcase submission; featured in Toronto Star
Education
Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
- Art Fundamentals certificate (high honours) 2006-2007
- Bachelors of Applied Arts Animation (high honours) 2007-2011
Additional Experience
· Participated in and coordinated the TIFF.nexus Difference Engine Initiative to promote diversity in the gaming industry; used Flash, Photoshop and Stencyl to create independent game
· Spoke on panel for TIFF.nexus conference (Women in Film, Games and New Media) moderated by Jade Raymond, as well as helping to organize the event
· Various freelance commissions including posters, mugs, web and t-shirt designs
Difference Engine Initiative - Toronto, ON Aug - Dec 2011
Participant / In-session Coordinator
Japanese Canadian Cultural Center - Toronto, ON July, Nov, Dec 2011
Volunteer
Sheridan College – Oakville, ON Sept. ‘08 – March '09
Student Peer Tutor, animation Sept. '09 – March '10
Rainbow Cinemas – Saskatoon, SK May – August 2009
Concession, Customer Service, misc. duties
Saskatoon Teacher’s Federation – Saskatoon, SK May – August 2009
Library clerk, shelving and photocopying
Movie Gallery – Saskatoon, SK July – August 2008
Customer Service Associate April – June 2009
References
Available upon request.
