Magaly Abarca

Los Angeles, CA | (323) 835-3770 | Benegige@gmail.com |

EDUCATION

Otis College of Art and Design - 						      Los Angeles, CABachelors of Fine Arts, Digital Media                                                                       May 2020 

Member of the Motion Club, Otis College 		       September 2016 - March 2017  

• Collaborated with 10 colleagues  on various animation projects utilizing After Effects software. 

EXPERIENCE

Giving the Devil Her Due -  						      Los Angeles, CAComic Artist                                                                                             June 2016 - PRESENT

• Met weekly deadlines for comic pages by effectively employing time management and communication skills resulting in published work on Webtoons and Taptastic websites

• Proactively collaborated with the Writer on a weekly basis via video chat and email communication increasing efficiency in the design process 

• Contributed page design and composition ideas ensuring an improved finished product 

• Design page composition and text via Medi Bang and Photoshop,  corrected storyboards, and completed sketches resulting in expedited approval of work to be published 

M&K Mini Market -             Los Angeles, CACashier/ Manager                                                                                 March 2012 - PRESENT

• Performed quality control and approval of all merchandise orders resulting in increased revenue

• Developed excellent communication skills while problem solving daily customer complexities 

• Entrusted to renew and submit changes for alcohol, food, and tobacco permits on a bi-yearly and annual basis, ensuring strict accordance with local, state, and federal laws

LatinXAnimation                                                                                                Los Angeles, CA     

 Volunteer                                                                                          February 2019- PRESENT

•  Helped guests during the events check in and answering any questions about the event ensuring that they are satisfied and comfortable during the event. 

• Communicated well with the other volunteers during the set up at events to maintain a high level of quality and professionalism

• Assisted guests in the Motion Graphics Guilds during panel discussions and connecting them with each other to produce established relationships between them and the LatinXAnimation organization.

SKILLS

Software: Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, After Effects, Maya, Harmony

Languages: English and Spanish 

AWARDS

• Dean List of Accomplished Students                                   August - December  2018

• Awarded  Dr. Pepper Art Scholarship       		                                        June 2016

• Honorable Mention in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards                     April 2016