Hello! My name is Alissa Chloe Clarke-Gaar. I am an animator/illustrator focusing on storytelling to amplify voices within my community and beyond.

Resume

Education

University of Nebraska – Lincoln                                                                  Lincoln, NE

            Bachelor of Fine Art in Drawing, Minor in Business       May 2021

University of Texas – Dallas                                                                               Dallas, TX

            Master of Fine Art in Animation          Projected May 2026           

Professional Experience

 University of Texas – Dallas                                                                                            Dallas, TX

Teaching Assistant                                                                                      August 2023 - Present

• Assisted lecturing faculty every week by grading student work, collaborating with other teaching assistants, overseeing weekly screenings, and previewing upcoming student homework assignments.

• Aided students by hosting weekly virtual and in-person office hours to answer student questions.

 Edison Creative                                                                                                                 Omaha, NE

Animator and Illustrator                                                                                  May 2021-July 2023

• Collaborated as an animator and illustrator on commercials for regional, and national clients.

• 3D modeled and rigged using Cinema 4D on various projects.

• Animated and rigged 2D characters using Moho and Adobe After Effects on various projects.

• Illustrated backgrounds, rigged and animated characters, and created special effects using Procreate, Cinema 4D, After Effects, and Moho for The Axiom Chronicles Trailer and other related Axiom Chronicles projects.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Housing                                                               Lincoln, NE

Senior Resident Assistant                                                                      August 2017-May 2020

• Served as a peer leader for residents and resident assistants by coordinating with supervisors, other resident assistants, and University police to ensure the safety of over 400 college freshmen.

• Fulfilled administrative duties by scheduling rotational shifts for resident assistant staff, organizing team bonding experiences, and managing department receipts.

• Planned programs for University Housing by collaborating with Residence Life Staff to enhance student life on campus.

• Built community on residence hall floors by meeting with students one-on-one and holding floor meetings to ensure a smooth transition to life in University Housing.

KANEKO Open Space                                                                                                    Omaha, NE

Gallery Supervisor                                                                                  May - August 2018, 2019

• Oversaw guest check-in, managed a reception desk, assisted in opening and closing the gallery, and interacted with guests as a seasonal staff member.

Involvement

Positive Productions Plus LLC Animation Intern                                                 Dubuque, IA

May 2020 – May 2021

University of Nebraska – Lincoln Flag/Rifle Line Member                         Lincoln, NE

Member, August 2016 – May 2019

Kent Bellows Art Mentorship Program                                            Omaha, NE

August 2013 - May 2015

Exhibitions

2021    Spring 2021 Capstone Exhibition,                                         Lincoln, NE

Eisentrager Howard Gallery          

2020    33rd Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition,                                           Lincoln, NE

Eisentrager Howard Gallery