Dan Pindell

Self-Employed / Freelancer

MAY 2010 – PRESENT

Create traditional and digital visuals for tabletop games, food trucks, festivals, printed apparel, portraiture, caricatures, et cetera.

Guille-Allès Library / Tutor

JUN 2023 – SEP 2023, St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Provided one-to-one tutorials for library patrons of all ages in digital literacy and creative software topics, including animation and 3D design.

Private Employer / House Sitter, Dog Walker

FEB 2023 – SEP 2023, St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Supplied exemplary animal care services and facilities upkeep.

MA Studies / Graduate Student

SEP 2021 – SEP 2022, Farnham, Surrey, UK

See MA qualification for more information.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) / Web Developer

JUL 2017 – JUN 2021, St. Mary’s City, MD, USA

Spearheaded the design and development of flagship web pages within strict brand guidelines, including the college homepage, admissions, academics, special events, and emergency COVID guidelines websites.

Shake Shack / Team Member

JUL 2015 – JUN 2017, DUMBO Brooklyn, NY, USA

Ensured top-tier restaurant service focused on generosity to cultivate the brand’s passionately loyal fanbase.

Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) / Substitute Teacher

JUN 2010 – JUN 2015, Howard County, MD, USA

Engaged K-12 students with energetic presentation skills and contextual framing to foster a supportive environment and encourage growth.

Mindgrub / Front End Engineer

MAY 2013 – OCT 2014, Baltimore, MD, USA

Developed websites for brand-name private/public sector clients at a founder-led firm touting an innovative, causal, start-up culture.

HCPSS / Web Assistant

NOV 2011 – FEB 2013, Ellicott City, MD, USA

Managed web content for a top school district with 50,000+ enrolled students and $700+ million budget.

Data Computer Corporation of America (DCCA) / Administrative Assistant

NOV 2010 – NOV 2011, Ellicott City, MD, USA

Provided administrative support to President/CEO, Vice-President, directors, and project managers.

Historic St. Mary’s City / Marketing Intern

JAN 2010 – JULY 2010, St. Mary’s City, MD, USA

Designed brochure icons, beer festival logo, and children’s colouring book to highlight on-site cultural and historical exhibits.

SMCM / Resident Assistant, Media Technician

SEP 2006 – MAY 2010, St. Mary’s City, MD, USA

Monitored dormitory safety, coordinated recreational activities, provided training, operated campus facilities and AV equipment.

University for the Creative Arts (UCA) / MA Animation

SEP 2021 – SEP 2022, Farnham, Surrey, UK

Graduate film, TOWER RUN, showcasing compelling 2D character animation, compositing, and heartfelt story beats.

Taught by Jim Le Fevre, Gagandeep Kalirai, Josh Saunders

MA Course Rep, Farnham Life Drawing Society member

St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) / BA English, BA Art

SEP 2006 – MAY 2010, St. Mary’s City, MD, USA

Cum Laude, Dean’s List, Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Maryland State Delegate Scholarships (Del. Gail H. Bates, Del. Warren E. Miller), SMCM Academic Excellence Scholarship (merit-based)

The Point News humor section editor and cartoonist, resident assistant, orientation leader (student ambassador), student government/union events committee chairperson, club/society officer and founder

Glenelg High School / HS Diploma

SEP 2002 – JUN 2006, Glenelg, MD, USA

Magna Cum Laude, National Honor Society, AP Government & Politics, AP European History, GT/AP English Literature & Composition, GT/AP Art

String/Symphonic/Chamber Orchestra (violin), Choir, Men’s Choir, Madrigal Singers (tenor), JV Cross Country Team, JV Indoor/Outdoor Track Team

Silver Drawing Academy (SDA) /

JUN 2023 – PRESENT, Online

Taught by Stephen Silver

30 Day Challenge for SDA Members – Challenge Winner

Project City /

JUN 2023 – PRESENT, Online

Drawing Sprint, taught by Rad Sechrist, Coran Stone, Chase Conley, Charles Lefebvre, John Sanford, Priscilla Wong, Arthur Fong, Andy Cung

Story Sprint, taught by Rad Sechrist, Ethan Becker, Chase Conley

The Art of Aaron Blaise /

MAR 2020 – PRESENT, Online

Taught by Aaron Blaise

Learn Enough /

JUN 2020 – SEP 2021, Online

Taught by Michael Hartl

School of Visual Storytelling (SVSLearn) /

APR 2016 – NOV 2019, Online

Taught by Will Terry, Jake Parker

School of Visual Arts (SVA) /

SEP 2016 – APR 2017, New York City, NY, USA

The Animation Studio: Putting It All Together, taught by Martin Abrahams

Mini-Comics: From the Page to Production, taught by Patrick Crotty

Digital Storyboarding, taught by Frank Gresham

Computer Graphics Master Academy (CGMA) /

SEP 2014 – DEC 2014, Online

Storyboarding for Animation, taught by Ian Abando

Howard Community College (HCC) /

SEP 2012 – MAY 2013, Columbia, MD, USA

Drawing, painting, graphic design, and moving media courses

Origins Game Fair / Exhibitor

JUN 2014, Columbus, OH, USA

Small Press Expo (SPX) / Exhibitor

SEP 2011-2013, Bethesda, MD, USA

MoCCA Arts Festival / Exhibitor

APR 2012, New York City, NY, USA

An Event Apart / Attendee

2014, Washington DC, USA

Drupaldelphia / Attendee

2013, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Invitational Student Exhibition /

2012, The Rouse Company Foundation Gallery, Columbia, MD, USA

Self-Portrait, 61x91cm, charcoal/paper

41st Annual All Student Show /

APR 2010, Boyden Gallery, St. Mary’s City, MD, USA

Rockwall, 180x76cm, oil/plywood

AVATAR Literary Magazine /

SPRING 2010, St. Mary’s City, MD, USA

Daffodil Valley, 40x50cm, oil/canvas

Books /

Fantasy – Ursula K. Le Guin, Diana Wynne Jones

Science fiction – William Gibson, Dan Simmons

Astronomy – Carl Sagan

Leisure /

Cycling, cross country running, hiking, sea swimming, ultimate frisbee

Music /

String/Chamber Orchestra (violin), choir/madrigal singers (tenor), bass guitar