Makonnen Mekonnen

MKN2©

Adobe AfterEffects, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Figma, Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Typography, Color Theory, UI/UX, Web Development, Branding, Motion Design, Wireframing/Storyboarding, MacOS, Windows, iOS, Android

Creative, Adaptable, Team-oriented, Independent, Communication, Curious, Empathetic, Critical Thinker

EXPERIENCE

Freelance
2D Animation Compositing Director and Compositor
Clients: HoyoFest, A-1 Pictures Inc. (JP), Andraft Inc. (JP), Buta Productions, etc.

● Lead and manage a team of compositors to deliver high-quality exports with visual consistency
● Collaborate with clients to define the visual tone and creative vision into a cohesive look
● Develop and maintain a look through color theory, lighting, and integration of assets

Freelance
2D Animation
Compositing Director and Compositor
Clients: HoyoFest, A-1 Pictures Inc. (JP), Andraft Inc. (JP), Buta Productions, etc.

● Lead and manage a team of compositors to deliver high-quality exports with visual consistency
● Collaborate with clients to define
the visual tone and creative vision
into a cohesive look
● Develop and maintain a look
through color theory, lighting, and integration of assets

Student Technology Assistance and Resource Lab, George Mason University
Administrative Supervisor

● Lead operations for a team of 16 employees
● Oversee administrative and communication systems
● Proactively identify and fill gaps to maintain the lab
● Developed branding system, stationery with brand guidelines

FactSet Research Systems Inc. New York City Office
Software Engineer Intern

● Built features using Vue 3, Kibana integration TypeScript, and JavaScript to improve usability and performance
● Structured system architecture for long term scalability
● Redesigned an internal-facing tool for an S&P 500 Company with 12,000+ employees
● Built features using Vue 3, Kibana integration TypeScript, and JavaScript to improve usability and performance
● Structured system architecture for long term scalability

EDUCATION

BFA, Art and Visual Technology, Minor, Computer Science
George Mason University

Member of AIGA, Minorites in Computing, National Society of Black Engineers, Black Male Student Initiative

SKILLS

AUG2021–PRESENT
Remote

MAY2024–PRESENT
Fairfax, VA

MAY2024–AUG2024
New York City, NY

AUG2021–DEC2026
Fairfax, VA