ABOUT
My name is Reymundo Soto and I am a Character Designer in Animation and Children's Book Illustrator living in SoCal.
I'm available for full, part time, and contract work.
Please contact me at your convenience if I may be of service.
Downloadable Resume
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RESUME
Skills
Character Design
Expressions - Poses - Turnarounds - Iterations
Story Moments - Archetypes - Shapes - Anatomy - Form
Color Theory - Silhouette - Acting
Additional Skills
Motion Graphics Video Editing Storyboarding 2D Animation Illustration Logo Design
Software
Photoshop Illustrator After Effects Premiere Pro Media Encoder Animate Chat GPT Synthesia PowToon Cintiq Mac/Windows
Education (undergrad)
Westwood College, Anaheim 2003 – 2008
Bachelor of Science, Major in Animation
Education (continued)
Riverside Community College, 2023 - Present
Studying storyboarding, 2D animation, motion graphics, and video editing
Brainstorm Inland, 2019 - 2022
Visual Development Bootcamp, Instructor: Jean Fraisse
Dynamic Character Design, Instructor: Kofi Ofosu
Concept Art Bootcamp, Instructor: Robert Stacy
Character Design, Instructor: Anthony Jones
The Oatley Academy of Visual Storytelling, 2017 - 2022
The Heart Workshop, Instructor: Chris Oatley
Dream Machine, Instructor: Chris Oatley
First Flight: A Visual Development Workshop, Instructors: Chris Oatley, Jenn Ely, and Sarah Marino
The Gnomon Workshop DVDs, 2008 – 2010
Professional training in concept art, anatomy, illustration, etc.
Experience
ACU Web: Video Content Specialist Oct 2023 - Present
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Generated script and designed explainer videos using Chat GPT, Synthesia, and Powtoon.
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Illustrated characters for client from sketch to completion.
Freelance: 2012 - 2023
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Commissioned for music album covers, caricatures, and portraits using Adobe Photoshop and traditional mediums.
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Commissioned logo and business card designs for small business such as Cold Mountain Entertainment, Lavish Touch Fabrication using Adobe Illustrator.
Allied Universal: Security Officer/Supervisor 2008 - Present
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Managed team of security officers to carry out property/client protocols and procedures.
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Evaluated security officer performances and delivering prompt feedback.
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Streamlined training and development.
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Interviewed and screened new hires.
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Experienced in range of accounts such as high rise building, retail/luxury store, shopping center, and gated community.
