Rebecca Chivers

(312)-213-7128 | chivers@chapman.edu
Apt. M111, 401 W La Veta Ave, Orange, CA, 92866

Work Experience

Demonstrator / Interactor at Discovery Cube OC | 2023 - present – Responsible for leading field trips
ranging from 20-100 people, educating K-9 students on scientific concepts through 20-minute demonstrations
and guided museum exploration. Developed leadership, quick decision-making, and public speaking skills in a
fast-paced environment. Additionally, trained in “Sea Lab” to handle and educate on marine creatures.

Digital Art Commissions | 2017- present - Worked directly with customers to produce over 35 pieces of character art
based on given references/descriptions, providing frequent and direct communication throughout.

Music Video Commissions | 2020 - 2022 - Worked directly with commissioners to create short 2D animated music
videos using various 2D techniques.

Education

Chapman University | Undergraduate | Anticipated Graduation: May 2025

Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, BFA in Animation and Visual Effects
Member of the Honors Program, received Honors Scholarship

British International School of Chicago | High School | 2017-2021

Received IB Diploma with full score (45 points). Highest score in graduating class.
Received 35 on ACT with a 36 in reading and writing.

Other Experience and Activities

President of Chapman Animation and Visual Effects Student Association | 2021-present

Responsible for orchestrating monthly events for the animation department, in addition to co-leading the team of
club officers and facilitating communication networks between students and professors. Events include a yearly
mixer between animation and film students and a showcase screening of student submitted work.

24 Beats per Second Radio Show | 2022-2023

Responsible for scripting and running a live weekly radio show for Chapman Radio using RadioDJ software and Adobe
Audition. The show was a combination of talk and music centered around Multi-Animator Projects.

Multi Animator Project (MAP) Host | 2017 - 2022

Responsible for scripting, directing, and editing animation projects. Managed teams of animators over online
communication forms such as Discord. Have completed 7 MAPs within given time period.

Seeway Tanzania Expedition | February 2020

Participated in a ten-day service trip to Arusha, Tanzania. Assisted with the construction of schools, goat sheds, solar
panels, and smokeless stoves. Worked collaboratively in small teams.

Skills

Toon Boom Software | Storyboard Pro and Harmony Proficiency

Adobe Suite | Photoshop, Substance Painter, and After Effects Proficiency
Planning, organization and leadership for large group events.