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Jacob
updyke

Director - Producer - Layout Artist  - 2D Animator - Story Artist

Education

BFA in Animation, Cum Laude, Savannah College of Art and Design

       Concentration in Storytelling/Concept Development

       Minor in Storyboarding

       May 31 2025

Fellowship Graduate, School of Visual Arts

       Graduate from the 2021 Animating for the Climate Crisis Fellowship

Precollege Graduate, Ringling College of Art and Design

       Graduate from the 2018 Ringling Precollege program

Work Experience

Student Ambassador - Savannah College of Art and Design

       Selected from a pool top-performing students to represent the university and admissions

       at monthly university-wide open house events. Engaged with prospective students to

       share authentic campus experiences, lead admissions-sponsored tours and campus activities.

       4/7/2024 - 5/30/2025

Barista - Hotel Bardo

       Operated as the sole barista at a high-traffic café in a five-star hotel.

       Handled opening and closing duties, prepared and served food and

       beverages for breakfast and lunch, managed the register, and ensured

       exceptional customer service.

       10/8/2024 - 12/18-2024

Precollege Assistant - Savannah College of Art and Design

       Served as counselor and primary point of contact for a group of 20

       pre-college summer program students, ensuring their safety, academic

       support, and class attendance. Served as career mentor and led engaging activities

       to foster community and create a memorable program experience.

       6/6/2024 - 8/1/2024

Barista - Blends Coffee Boutique

       Provided high-quality barista service at an upscale coffee boutique with an in

       house roaster. Managed food running, operated the register, and delivered

       exceptional customer experiences in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

       9/13/2022 - 8/5/2023

Barista - Starbucks Coffee

       Trained and proficient in all barista stations, including cold bar, hot bar, blender,

       and opening/closing duties. Recognized for efficiency and reliability; frequently

       requested to support sister locations when understaffed due to strong performance.

       6/12/2022 - 9/7/2022

       6/26/2021 - 9/5/2021

Barista - Squirrel and the Bee Bakery/Cafe

       Developed strong customer service skills in a fast-paced café. Learned to brew coffee,

       manage the register, run food, deliver pastries, and assist with dairy-free ice cream

       preparation—ensuring a welcoming and positive experience for every guest.

       10/14/2017 - 5/26/2018

Achievements

Student Incentive Scholarship Recipient

       Savannah College of Art and Design

Achievement Honors Scholarship Recipient

       Savannah College of Art and Design

Deans List Recognition

       Savannah College of Art and Design

       2022 - 2025

Barista - Blends Coffee Boutique

       9/13/2022 - 8/5/2023

Academic Honors Scholarship Recipient

       Savannah College of Art and Design

Skills

Customer Service

Multitasking

Cash Management

Teamwork

Time Management

Organization

Inventory Management

Conflict Resolution

Communication

Professionalism

Contact

Phone                    Email                                  Address

269 - 744 - 6245           Jacobupdyke21@gmail.com           311 11th Avenue, New York City

Summary

Trained visual analyst and professional designer. Articulate communicator with a strong background in customer service, public engagement, and team

leadership. Skilled in data organization, visual presentations, managing high-energy environments, and adapting quickly to fast-paced settings. Passionate about media, storytelling, and delivering compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences. Eager to contribute strong communication, organizational, and creative skills to a dynamic media and communications team.

Software Proficiency

Microsoft Suite

  • Excel

  • Powerpoint

  • Word

  • OneNote

Adobe Suite

  • Indesign

  • Photoshop

  • Illustrator

  • Premier

Google Suite

  • Sheets

  • Docs

  • Slides

  • Drive

Other Software

  • Canva

  • Milanote

  • Procreate

  • Slack

Jacob
updyke

Data Management

  • Efficient Data Organization

  • Engaging Presentation Design

  • Data Focused Graph Design​

  • Clear Presentation of Information

Media Presentation

  • Slide Deck Design​

  • ​Animation & Effects

  • Video Editting

  • Sound Mixing

Collaborative Skills

  • Organization

  • Articulation

  • Detailed Oriented

  • ​Adaptability

Professional Skills

Summary

Trained visual analyst and professional designer. Articulate communicator with a strong background in customer service, public engagement, and team leadership. Skilled in data organization, visual presentations, managing high-energy environments, and adapting quickly to new softwares and tasks. Passionate about media, storytelling, and delivering compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences. Eager to contribute strong communication, organizational, and creative skills to a dynamic media and communications team.

Awards

e

Recipient for 30+ First Prize Awards for Animated Short Films From International Film Festivals

Animated Short Films Featured in 100+ International Film Festivals

Graduated Cum Laude with a 3.61 GPA in 2025

SCAD Deans List Recognition

SCAD Academic Honors Scholarship Recipient

SCAD Achievement Honors Scholarship Recipient

SCAD Student Incentive Scholarship Recipient

Collaborative Projects

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2D/3D Senior Capstone Animated Short Film - Pippin and the Mountain Troll
      Creator, Executive Producer, Preproduction Lead, Layout Artist, 2D Animator
        Original characters and story selected out from 300 submissions by entire student body as one of 30 chosen

        for senior capstone. Recruited, assembled, and led a 10-person team through pre-production planning and

        deliverables. Created layouts, produced 2D animations, and handling sound mixing.

2D/3D Animated Short Film - Cowboy Baby!
      Layout and Background Lead
        Designed, sketched, inked, and colored all visual layouts for the short film. Worked with our director and

        animators to make sure the backgrounds stylistically cohesive complemented the animation.
2D Short Film - Teaser Trailer
      Layout Artist, Background Artist, 2D Clean Up Animator
        Designed, sketched, inked, and colored the layouts for the Pompeii sequence.
2D Short Film - BAD DOG
      Visual Development Artist
        Designed the main lighter prop used across the short.
Live Action Short Film - Butchery
      Storyboard Lead
        Designed the beat boards, environment concepts, and storyboards for the short.
2D/3D Animated Short Film - Bushitoad
      2D Effects Animator
        Designed 2D effect concepts for the water and lighting. Rough animated effects throughout the short.
2D Short Film - Lost Child
      Visual Development Artist
        Designed turnarounds and expression sheets for the characters.

Awards and Honors

Award Winning Filmmaker. Animated Shorts Selected to be Featured in 100 Film Festivals World Wide.

Recipient of 30+ First Prize Awards for Animated Short Films

Awards

e

Recipient for 30+ First Prize Awards for Animated Short Films From International Film Festivals

Animated Short Films Featured in 100+ International Film Festivals

Graduated Cum Laude with a 3.61 GPA in 2025

SCAD Deans List Recognition

SCAD Academic Honors Scholarship Recipient

SCAD Achievement Honors Scholarship Recipient

SCAD Student Incentive Scholarship Recipient

Graduated Cum Laude 2025

SCAD Dean's List Recognition

SCAD Academic Honors Scholarship Recipient

SCAD Achievement Honors Scholarship Recipient

SCAD Student Incentive Scholarship Recipient

Software

Proficiency

e

Microsoft Suite

Excel

Powerpoint

Word

OneNote

Adobe Suite

Indesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Premier

Google Suite

Sheets

Docs

Slides

Drive

Other Software

Canva

Milanote

Procreate

Slack

Professional

Skills

e

Data Management

Strong Math and Quantitative Skills

Efficient Data Organization

Engaging Presentation Design

Data Focused Graph Design​

Clear Presentation of Information

Media Presentation

Slide Deck Design​

​Animation & Effects

Video Editting

Sound Mixing

Collaborative Skills

Organization

Articulation

Detailed Oriented

​Adaptability

Software Proficiency

Microsoft Suite

  • Excel

  • Powerpoint

  • Word

  • OneNote

Adobe Suite

  • Indesign

  • Photoshop

  • Illustrator

  • Premier

Google Suite

  • Sheets

  • Docs

  • Slides

  • Drive

Other Software

  • Canva

  • Milanote

  • Procreate

  • Slack

Data Management

  • Efficient Data Organization

  • Engaging Presentation Design

  • Data Focused Graph Design​

  • Clear Presentation of Information

Media Presentation

  • Slide Deck Design​

  • ​Animation & Effects

  • Video Editting

  • Sound Mixing

Collaborative Skills

  • Organization

  • Articulation

  • Detailed Oriented

  • ​Adaptability

Professional Skills

Summary

Trained visual analyst and professional designer. Articulate communicator with a strong background in customer service, public engagement, and team

leadership. Skilled in data organization, visual presentations, managing high-energy environments, and adapting quickly to fast-paced settings. Passionate about media, storytelling, and delivering compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences. Eager to contribute strong communication, organizational, and creative skills to a dynamic media and communications team.

Professional Summary

Trained layout artist, background painter, story board artist, 2D animator, producer, and visual development artist. Articulate communicator with a strong background in customer service, public engagement, and team leadership. Skilled in managing high-energy environments, adapting quickly to fast-paced settings, and supporting any aspect of the animation pipeline. Passionate about media, storytelling, and delivering compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences. Eager to contribute strong communication, organizational, and creative skills to an animated production team.

Professional

Skills

e

Visual Development

Environment Design

Character Design

Prop Design

Storyboards and Thumbnails

2D Animation

Character Animation

​Effect Animation

Scene Prepping

Collaborative Skills

Organization

Articulation

Detailed Oriented

​Adaptability

Additional Skills

Sound Mixing

​Editing

Voice Acting

Software

Proficiency

e

Adobe Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

Premier

After Effects

ToonBoom Suite

Harmony Essentials

Harmony Pro

Storyboard Pro

Microsoft Suite

Excel

Powerpoint

Word

OneNote

Other Software

Canva

Milanote

Procreate

Slack

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