Aimee Ham Production
EDUCATION
LESLEY UNIVERSITY
BFA Animation & Motion Media 2022
MERRIMACK HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated in 2018
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SKILLS & SOFTWARE
Time Management, Organization
Adaptive Communication Skills
Adaptive Learning Skills
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Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Animate, Premiere, After Effects, Audition) ToonBoom Harmony, Storyboard Pro
TV Paint
Final Cut Pro, Da Vinci Resolve
Autodesk Maya, MotionBuilder
SyncSketch
Google and Microsoft Suite
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ACHIEVEMENTS
• Guest Speaker at Lesley University for several Animation Courses in 2024
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• Guest Speaker at Lesley University Artist Panel for Ball Lightning Production 2024
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• Guest Speaker at Lesley University Community of Scholars Day 2023
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• Animation Is A Team Sport Award – Lesley College of Art + Design 2022
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• “Yellow Lines” - Official Selection and Award Winning Animated Short between 5 International Film Festivals - 2022
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• “A Seal Story” - Official Selection and Award Winning Animated Short between 6 International Film Festivals – 2021
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• Animation Guest Speaker at “Damsel in Charge: Inventing a Powerful Female Archetype” – Brandeis University 2021 with Scholar Donna Dodson and Award-Winning Animator Trina Baker
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• Outstanding Achievement in Animation – Merrimack High School 2014
OBJECTIVE
My goal as an animator is always to form meaningful professional relationships and an efficient work environment in collaboration with my clients to create the best production possible. I wish to seek further animation-related opportunities, in and out of the industry, to expand my realm of experience in a hands-on approach.
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EXPERIENCE
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VISITOR ASSISTANT - Institute of Contemporary Art Boston
(July 2023-Present)
I provide policy information and educational insight regarding the museum and artworks on display.
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CONTRACT BACKGROUND ARTIST - Rockweed
(December 2023-Present)
Under a creative director, I designed several mixed media backgrounds for a short film.
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LEAD CHARACTER ANIMATOR/ PRODUCTION MANAGER - Ball Lightning
(June 2022-Present)
Under a the director, I manage a team of animators and preparation of files for interdepartmental transfer. I establish production management spreadsheets and oversee art direction. I provide weekly deliverables using TV Paint and the Adobe suite of character animation for color.
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CONTRACT CHARACTER ANIMATOR - PokeGravy Studios
(September 2022-March 2023)
Under a creative director, I animated several characters over provided storyboards.
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ANIMATION INTERN – PokeGravy Studios
(January 2022-May 2022)
Under a creative director, I produced 2D animated symbols, assets, and visual effects for a series of advertisements. (Production via Adobe Animate (Flash))
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ANIMATION INTERN – Amazons Among Us By Donna Dodson
(November 2021-December 2021)
In collaboration with award-winning artist, Donna Dodson, and animator, Catriona Baker, as well as a team of researchers and animators, I applied 3D animated movement to a pre-rigged model. The motion is based on historical references and a storyboard that was also provided. (Production via Autodesk Maya)
PRODUCTION INTERN (two productions) –
Rescuing Leftover Cuisine - Massachusetts Branch
Kids Entertainment Professionals For Young Refugees
(September 2019-December 2019)
With a team of animators and concept artists, I created scripts, character designs, background layouts, animation, editing, and sound production for two PSAs for these nonprofit organizations. (Production via the Adobe Suite, including Adobe Photoshop, Animate (Flash), Premiere, and Audition)
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ANIMATION PEER MENTOR – Lesley University
(September 2021-May 2022)
I maintained communication and service to underclassmen at Lesley University regarding educational structure, campus function, technical issues, and other general inquiries.
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