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...Hello there!

My name is Justin Jones, I'm father of two cats, and I'm an artist native to Portland, Oregon. (Thank you for visiting my portfolio!)

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Education

Post-Bacc Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science from Oregon State University (In-Progress)

  • Emphasis in Software Engineering

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Bachelor of Arts in Art from BYU-Idaho (2021)

  • Emphasis in Animation Art

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Associate of General Studies from Portland Community College (2016)

  • Emphasis in Graphic Design

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Publications

2021 - I partnered with OHSU's ThinkFirst injury prevention program to create a kids animated short about concussions. The animation is currently being used nationally as part of ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation's curriculum resources.

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2019 - I helped YouTube Shgurr as a colorist for her animation "My First Toxic Relationship" which has over 4 million views.

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2017 - Wrote two Feature Articles for Zelda Universe, "Are we any closer to placing Breath of the Wild in the timeline?" (Story Speculation) and "Could Ganondorf ever rule Hyrule forever?" (Character Analysis)

Tools

Wacom Cintiq 22

MacBook Pro

iPad Pro

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Software

Adobe Creative Cloud

Autodesk Maya

Autodesk Mudbox

Microsoft Applications

Logic Pro X

Toon Boom Harmony Premium

Work Experience

Freelance Animation Work

Professional Artist (2019 to Present)​​

  • Animation Artist for OHSU's ThinkFirst Oregon

  • Storyboarder for TikToker Zippkey

  • Colorist for YouTuber Shgurr

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A Dog Gone Good Place

Animal Daycare and Boarding Attendant (2022)

  • Ensured the safety and happiness of both dogs and cats

  • Prepared breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and medicine for various cats and dogs

  • Skilled at fast and thorough cleaning

  • Prepared rooms for overnight boarding animals

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Analog Devices

Microchip Night Technician (2021 to 2022)

  • Metals specialist

  • Ensured safety of fragile million-dollar semiconductor wafers

  • Performed detailed quality checks

  • 12-hour night shifts multiple days in a row

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Oregon Zoo

Full-Time Cashier and Food Worker (2015 to 2019)

  • Cashier for all Oregon Zoo food carts, kiosks, and restaurants

  • Customer food service specialist

  • Skilled in training new hires

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Office Depot

Part-Time Retail Sales Consultant (2017 to 2018)

  • Retail service specialist

  • Experience taking inventory on store products

  • Helped customers find the best deals

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Fred Meyer

Part-Time Courtesy Clerk and Cashier (2013 to 2014)

  • Assisted customers by providing information and resolving problems

  • Supervised new hires and provided on-the-job training

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ZooTeen Volunteer, Oregon Zoo

 (2010 to 2013)

  • Earned "The President's Silver Volunteer Service Award" for service hours

  • Educated kids and adults about various animals at the zoo

  • Helped Oregon Zoo visitors get excited about animals

  • Took care of zoo animals (cleaning cages, feeding animals)

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OHSU ThinkFirst Oregon

Volunteer (2009 to Present)

  • Educated the public about brain and spinal cord injury prevention

  • Fit bike helmets to heads

  • Presented at different schools and taught people about the brain

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Zelda Universe Features Article Writer (2017)

  • Designed article layouts

  • Written and published feature articles

  • Part of Zelda Universe's writing team

  • Experience collaborating with other writers

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