Maria Moran
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented creative professional with a background in animation and film production. Seeking an assistant or internship role in a forward-thinking environment. Backed by three years of animation study and experience collaborating on film projects, bringing creativity, technical skills, and strong organisational abilities. Highly motivated to learn quickly and contribute to smooth day-to-day operations. Skilled in teamwork and detail-oriented workflows, consistently finding practical and creative solutions that support a positive and productive environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Art Activities Volunteer
Orleans House Gallery
Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted facilitators in delivering art workshops by guiding school children through creative activities like drawing, printmaking, and sculpture, and ensuring smooth transitions between tasks.
- Tidied up post-session by cleaning materials, stacking artwork, and preparing the space efficiently.
- Followed safeguarding policies, directed children to teachers, and reported any concerns to appropriate staff.
- Volunteered in gallery front-of-house when needed, welcoming visitors, providing event information, assisting with ticketing and setup, and supporting staff during busy periods.
Clean-up assistant and Colourist
Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
, Germany
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Utilised TV paint to clean and colour scenes on a student short film ‘Skin Picking'
- Cleaned up rough animation according to the director's guides and vision
- Attend weekly meetings for notes and feedback
Animator
BBC Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, University of Westminster
, London
11.2021 - 12.2021
- A collaborative project class for a client to create an innovative 2D title opening
- Supported group planning and refined scene ideas based on peer and instructor feedback
- Individually animated and coloured a 5-second scene featured in the final team sequence
Graphic assistant
Hammersmith & Fulham College
10.2018
- Development of collateral such as display, marketing and packaging material to advertise Open days
- Student Ambassador for Open Days – assisted with event support and prospective student outreach
Assistant
Zari Gallery
04.2018
- Managing general gallery email account and mailing materials for exhibitions and artists' events
Education
BA (Hons) - Animation
University of Westminster
London 09.2020 - 11.2023
BTEC Level 2/Level 3 - Art and Design/Graphic Design
West London College
London 09.2017 - 06.2020
GCSEs -
Preston Manor Secondary School
London 09.2012 - 07.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign
- Illustration skills
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork & collaboration
- Multitask
- Patience under pressure
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- Baking
- Reading
- Creativing writing
Timeline
Art Activities Volunteer
Orleans House Gallery
11.2024 - Current
Clean-up assistant and Colourist
Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
06.2022 - 07.2022
Animator
BBC Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, University of Westminster
11.2021 - 12.2021
BA (Hons) - Animation
University of Westminster
09.2020 - 11.2023
Graphic assistant
Hammersmith & Fulham College
10.2018
Assistant
Zari Gallery
04.2018
BTEC Level 2/Level 3 - Art and Design/Graphic Design
West London College
09.2017 - 06.2020
GCSEs -
Preston Manor Secondary School
09.2012 - 07.2016