Dan Pindell

Assistant Director of Alumni Relations /
St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM)

April 2024 – PRESENT

Excellent task execution across disciplines supporting alumni relations, including email communications, social media, event planning, fundraising, customer service and more.

Web development for an array of higher education initiatives, including record-breaking fundraising campaigns and campus events.

Creative services specializing in visual storytelling through photography and graphic design.

Host & Bar Staff / Barbican Centre & St Bride Foundation

OCT 2023 – APR 2024, London, England, UK

Serve attendees at two separately renowned arts, learning, performance, and conference venues in the City of London.

Volunteer & Guide/ Leighton House & Sambourne House Museums

OCT 2023 – APR 2024, London, England, UK

Guide visitors to renowned Victorian artist ‘studio’ homes in Holland Park, London.

Tutor / Guille-Allès Library

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.

House Sitter, Dog Walker / Private Employer

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

Supplied exemplary animal care services and facilities upkeep.

Graduate Student / MA Studies

SEP 2021 – SEP 2022, Farnham, Surrey, UK

See MA qualification for more information.

Web Developer / SMCM

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.

Team Member / Shake Shack

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

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

Substitute Teacher /
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS)

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

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

Front End Engineer / Mindgrub

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.

Web Assistant / HCPSS

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.

Administrative Assistant /
Data Computer Corporation of America (DCCA)

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

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

Freelancer / Various

MAY 2010 – PRESENT

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

Marketing Intern / Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC)

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.

Resident Assistant, Media Technician / SMCM

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, effects compositing, and heartfelt story beats.

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, and more

Science fiction – William Gibson, Dan Simmons, and more

Manga – most kinds

Leisure /

Cycling, cross country running, swimming, ultimate frisbee, yoga, climbing

Music /

String and chamber orchestra (violin), choir and madrigal singers (tenor)