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My name's amanda - I usually go by ClassifiedWaste on the net. i'm a big ol' nerd and tend to lean towards styles and themes that match my curiosity of the world.

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Amanda Magel
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OBJECTIVE
Amanda has a passion for working on projects and seeing them grow. Her goal is to create meaningful work that reaches a wider audience.EXPERIENCE
New Mexico Horse Breeders Association - 2024-current
Digital Marketing and Graphic Design at start-up tech company VLORM & Sport Systems - 2019-2020
Courtesy Clerk at Smith's Grocery Store - 2019
Netflix Emerging Creative Talent Program Final Round Consideration - 2022
ONGOING TRAINING
Storyboard Mentorship with Sergio Perez and Nick Sung; 2020-2021
Concept Art Academy: Storyboarding for TV Animation with Steven Hirt; 2022
Concept Art Academy: Comedy & Epic Action Storyboarding for Animation with Sheldon Villa and Christopher Luc; 2022
Concept Art Academy: Visual Composition Dynamic Sketching with Patrick Ballesteros; 2023
Concept Art Academy: Perspective and Cinematography with Mike Hernandez; 2023
First Story Academy: Cinematic Storyboarding for 2D Action and Drama with Daniel Araya; 2024VOLUNTEER WORK
UNM Ireland Service-Learning Program - Summer 2018INTERNSHIPS & OPPORTUNITIES
UNM Frederick Hammersley Visiting Artist Residency Program - 2019
UNM Department of Art, Arts Unexpected - 2019
VLORM and Sport Systems Digital Marketing Internship - 2019
Finalist for Netflix’s Storyboard Trainee Program - 2023PERSONAL SKILLS
Organization, Self-reliant, Quick learner, Ability to meet deadlines, Ability to work alone and on a team, Communicative, Dedicated to completing tasks to best of ability, Respectful and aware of environment, Passionate about projects, Eager to learn and grow.TECHNICAL SKILLS
Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Google Suite, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft ExcelEDUCATION
University of New Mexico; Studio Arts BA major, Arts Business and Leadership minor; 2015-2019

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Amanda studied at her local univeristy, the University of New Mexico as a studio arts major. She enjoys drawing and thinking up different ways to connect and understand the world around her. Her goal is create great stories that can be enjoyed by all different age groups.