Magaly Abarca
Los Angeles, CA | (323) 835-3770 | Benegige@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Otis College of Art and Design - Los Angeles, CA
Bachelors 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, CA
Comic 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, CA
Cashier/ 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 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
Technical : Traditional Ink, Charcoal, Graphite, Watercolor.
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
Los Angeles, CA | (323) 835-3770 | Benegige@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Otis College of Art and Design - Los Angeles, CA
Bachelors 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, CA
Comic 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, CA
Cashier/ 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 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
Technical : Traditional Ink, Charcoal, Graphite, Watercolor.
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