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Jacob Taylor
Video Editing and Animation Expert
talemsplash@gmail.com
www.talemsplash.com

Education

• DePaul University - Chicago, IL

  • MA Animation: Graduated November 2018

  • BS Animation: Graduated June 2015

Projects

• The Office Type - Content Writer (Video Game)

• Fluke / Lovemarine - Co-Director & Animator (Short Animated Film)

• Breaking into the Industry - Co-Director & Animator (Short Animated Film)

• FOWL - Color Artist (Short Animated Film directed by Miguel Jiron & Ryan Gillis; ongoing production)

• Halal on Campus - Co-Director & Video Editor

• 19th International Halal Food Conference Welcome Video - Animator & Video Editor

• 19th International Halal Food Conference Sizzle Video - Video Editor

• Introduction to Halal Certification - Video Editor

• ABZU and JOURNEY Are Not the Same - Writer, Video Editor (Video Essay)

• Conceptualized and edited together analytical video essays and reviews on personal YouTube channel

Work Experience

• Animation Show of Shows at Acme Filmworks - Los Angeles, CA

  • Intern (Summer 2018)

    • Assisted Acme Filmworks founder Ron Diamond in the planning stages and curation process for The 20th Annual Animation Show of Shows

• Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA) - Chicago, IL

  • Animation / Graphic Design Associate (2015-2021)

    • Creating promotional videos, educational videos, and infographics for various IFANCA events.

    • Produced content for and managed social media accounts for IFANCA and Halal Consumer Magazine, a consumer-facing magazine that ships out issues four times per year.

• Guaranteed Rate - Chicago, IL

  • Post Closing Specialist (2021-present)

    • Perform post-closing reviews and ensure timely and compliant delivery of collateral for home loans to warehouse banks.

• Heavy Thought Studios - Chicago, IL

  • Content Writer

    • Writing story content for upcoming indie game The Office Type. Working directly with editors and project managers to deliver compelling narrative. The Office Type is still in production and is due for release at a later date.

Professional Skills

• Video Editing

• Animation

• Graphic Design

• Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

• TVPaint Animation Software

• Autodesk Maya

• ToonBoom Harmony

Philanthropy

• Raised over $2000 organizing online gaming marathons for charity as a community ambassador of TSG.tv

• Ongoing nonprofit efforts at the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America

• Vice President of DePaul University’s Japanese Media Appreciation Club (2014-2015)

  • Created and presented audio-visual presentations each week to the club and school community

  • Organized and conducted executive board meetings

  • Collaborated with board members and DePaul to fund and host an annual Visiting Voice Actor information panel