About Me
Hello! My name is Rachel, I’m a 2D animator and Builds Artist! As an Algonquin College graduate, I am proficient in Toon Boom Harmony, Photoshop and Maya. I am an adaptable, dedicated learner and a (hopefully) fun person to be around!
Ok! Now for a quick rundown on me, are you ready?
✦︎ I love the great outdoors! From hiking, to stand-up paddle boarding, to cross-country skiing; give me an activity that allows me to move around and I will be happy as a bee.
✦︎ I did pottery on the wheel for 4 years and it is something I will mention as if I’ve done it my whole life.
✦︎ English is my passion. I can barely speak it but man do I like a good story.
✦︎ I am literally always down to listen to a new type of music, give me your favourite artist and trust, I will give them a listen and let you know what I think!
Skills
✦︎ Strong Interpersonal Skills
✦︎ Dedicated Learner
✦︎ Time Management
✦︎ Toon Boom Harmony
✦︎ Maya
✦︎ Photoshop
✦︎ ClipStudio
Instrests
✦︎ Acrylic Painting
✦︎ Cross-Country Skiing
✦︎ Air Dry Clay
✦︎ Soccer
Education
September 2022 – April 2025
Animation Program
- Algonquin College
Short Films
November 2025
Doot Doot Short Film
- Animator, Editor, Background Artist
✦︎ Participated in an animator community event to complete a 20 second piece of animation based on a theme, in 7 days. Rachel worked closely with their team members to create a fun little piece of animation. She learned so much in terms of managing time, hitting deadlines and having fun with a project.
October 2025 – December 2025
Hyperventilation Short Film
- A2D Cutout and Hand-Drawn Animator
✦︎ Worked as an animator, the film unfortunately fell through.
✦︎ Finished assigned work before the deadline.
✦︎ Communicated clearly his availability, and consistently notified the correct person about any changes to his ability to meet a deadline.
✦︎ Worked with Supervisor and Producer to accomplish the achieved look that the creators wish to achieve.
Teaching
September 2025 – Now
Student Program Assistant
- Algonquin College
✦︎ Provided aide for students regarding hard artistic skills, time management, and more.
✦︎ Gave lectures, demos, critiques, and advice.
✦︎ Met students at their level, to help them become their best artistic selves.
✦︎ Helped students to feel confident in their work, and strive to keep getting better.
Self Employment
May 2025 – September 2025
Youtube Shorts for @TrendyToonss
✦︎ Worked start to finish on various short animations based on characters from the games Dandy’s World and Forsaken for the YouTube Channel @TrendyToonss.
✦︎ One such video notability hitting 1.2m views on Youtube.
July 2021 – Now
Digital Illustrations for Clients
✦︎ Created custom made digital illustrations for clients.
✦︎ Rachel specialized in pet illustrations, however they have done pieces that contain clients’ original characters and/or loved ones.
Retail
May 2023 – Now
Party City Supervisor
✦︎ Originally hired as Sales Associate and promoted to Supervisor.
✦︎ Helped train new members of the team.
✦︎ Managed their team to make sure everything needing to get done got done.
✦︎ Communicated clearly with managers about what has been done and what will be done throughout their shift.
✦︎ Helped customers pick out balloon arrangements. Knew costs, calculated within budgets, made sure the customer was satisfied with their choices.
✦︎ Made friends and enjoyed working with fellow team members.
May 2022 – August 2022
Tim Hortons Team Member
✦︎ Took initiative: Quick to take up work or cleaning duty without being asked
✦︎ Kept track of times on coffee pots and made sure everything stayed fresh.
✦︎ Maintained their assigned stations by keeping them clean and organized.
✦︎ Made drinks efficiently and fast.