Christina Baltou
Bournemouth,United Kingdom
Summary
I am Christina Baltou, an accomplished multimedia artist and freelancer with expertise in hand-drawn-2D animation, character design and even video editing.
I am proficient in industry-standard software such as: (TVPaint12, ProcreateDream2, ToonBoom-Harmony 25.1 and AdobeAnimate).
Additionally, I'm exceptional in graphic design, traditional fine painting, visual storytelling, media management and even teamwork-heavy tasks. I'm adept at leading projects with effective communication and problem-solving abilities while fostering an up-beat working environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Online Freelancer
Various platforms
2024.09
- Completed a variety of art commissions.
- Completed animated commissions.
- Learned how to utilize online algorithms
Media Manager
Greek Odyssey Experience
Athens/Argyroupoli
2025.06 - Current
- Made Instagram Reel Content
- In charge of their social media
Rough, Cleanup & Color Animation
Mirage
2026.02 - 2026.05
- Rough animation and cleanup
- Used ToonBoom Harmony
Lead Storyboarder, Animator and Editor
Respected Publicity
2025.10 - 2026.04
- Created a 60 second visual short for educational campaign on anti-bullying.
- Used Filmora9 & ToonBoom Harmony
Artwork presentation
Enlightenment Exhibition
St. Marks Church-Burnmouth
2026.02 - 2026.02
- Showcased 4 traditionally painted acrylic artworks
Cleanup & Colour Animator
A Woodcutter’s Promise
2025.10 - 2026.01
- Cleaned up 4 rough shots
- Coloured shots using ProcreateDreams2.
Lead animator & Storyboarder
GOBELINS Student film – Minestrone
2024.12 - 2025.01
- Storyboarding, Rough & Cleanup animation
- Used TVPaint12 and Aftereffects
Part time local Tour Guide
Greek Odyssey Experience
2024.06 - 2024.08
- Guided visitors through key historical and cultural landmarks
- Recounted entertaining facts and engaged with the tourists
Video Editor for events and YouTube-style media
High-school hosted parties, MUN events and ISF website
2020.10 - 2024.03
- Filmed and edited videos
- Themed based editing styles for YouTube vlogs using Filmora9
Museum Guiding
Palazzo Strozzi, Firenze, Italy
Firenze, Italy
2023.01 - 2023.05
- Presented exhibits in temporary Anish Kapoor’s “Untrue-Unreal” exhibit.
- Quick memorization of vital info.
- Learned Public speaking skills.
Fresco Restoration Volunteer work
Santa Croce, Firenze, Italy
Firenze, Italy
2018.12 - 2019.04
- Observation of Fresco and Artifacts restoration
- Learnt and participated in the process behind fresco restoration.
Education
BA (Hons) - Animation Production
AUB-Arts University Bournemouth
2025.01 - 2028.01
BA - Italian Literature
National and Kapodistrict University of Athens
Athens/Zografu Campus 2025.09 - 2028.07
Animation Preparatory Year
Gobelins
Paris/France 2024.01 - 2025.01
IB Diploma Programme -
International School of Florence (ISF)
Florence/Italy 2022.09 - 2024.05
Summer School in Visual Storytelling
Gobelins
Paris/France 2023.07 - 2023.07
Summer School in Character Animation (Online)
Gobelins
2022.01 - 2022.01
Workshop di Anatomia Animale (Online)
Scuola Internazionale di Comics di Firenze
2022.01 - 2022.01
Un Tuffo Nell'animazione
Scuola Internazionale di Comics di Firenze
Florence/Italy 2020.09 - 2021.05
Manga: Techniche e storytelling per disegnatori
Scuola Internazionale di Comics di Firenze
Florence/Italy 2019.09 - 2020.02
Skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Video editing
- Hand Drawn Animation
- 2D Animation
- Stop-Motion
- Character Design
- Expression Sheets
- Visual Storytelling
- Mixed Media editor
- Media management
- Acrylic/Gouache Fine Arts
- Product design
- Layout Design
- Freelancing
- Clean-up Animation
- Logo design
- Animation script writing
- Color theory understanding
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
- Interpersonal skills
- Directing
- Time management
- Connectivity/Socializing
- Discipline/Teamwork
- Translating
- Community Volunteering
- Public speaking
- Leadership
- Multilingual
- Resourcefulness
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Social media marketing
- Aesthetic sensibility
- Cooperation
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
- TVPaint12
- Blender 40
- ToonBoom-Harmony 251
- Procreate Dreams 2
- DragonFrame
- Procreate
- XPPen 156
- ClipStudioPaint
- Adobe Illustrator 3021
LANGUAGES
Greek
Native
English
Fluent
Italian: (Italian HL in IB, Italian resident)
Fluent
French
Elementary
Affiliations
- swimming
- travelling
- museum visiting
- reading novels
Timeline
Rough, Cleanup & Color Animation
Mirage
2026.02 - 2026.05
Artwork presentation
Enlightenment Exhibition
2026.02 - 2026.02
Lead Storyboarder, Animator and Editor
Respected Publicity
2025.10 - 2026.04
Cleanup & Colour Animator
A Woodcutter’s Promise
2025.10 - 2026.01
BA - Italian Literature
National and Kapodistrict University of Athens
2025.09 - 2028.07
Media Manager
Greek Odyssey Experience
2025.06 - Current
BA (Hons) - Animation Production
AUB-Arts University Bournemouth
2025.01 - 2028.01
Lead animator & Storyboarder
GOBELINS Student film – Minestrone
2024.12 - 2025.01
Online Freelancer
Various platforms
2024.09
Part time local Tour Guide
Greek Odyssey Experience
2024.06 - 2024.08
Animation Preparatory Year
Gobelins
2024.01 - 2025.01
Summer School in Visual Storytelling
Gobelins
2023.07 - 2023.07
Museum Guiding
Palazzo Strozzi, Firenze, Italy
2023.01 - 2023.05
IB Diploma Programme -
International School of Florence (ISF)
2022.09 - 2024.05
Summer School in Character Animation (Online)
Gobelins
2022.01 - 2022.01
Workshop di Anatomia Animale (Online)
Scuola Internazionale di Comics di Firenze
2022.01 - 2022.01
Video Editor for events and YouTube-style media
High-school hosted parties, MUN events and ISF website
2020.10 - 2024.03
Un Tuffo Nell'animazione
Scuola Internazionale di Comics di Firenze
2020.09 - 2021.05
Manga: Techniche e storytelling per disegnatori
Scuola Internazionale di Comics di Firenze
2019.09 - 2020.02
Fresco Restoration Volunteer work
Santa Croce, Firenze, Italy
2018.12 - 2019.04