CTN Spotlight on ... Kimberly!
CTNX: Hello Kimberly, it's a pleasure to speak with you! Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
KY: Originally hailing from a small island in Florida, I made the move to LA to pursue my Masters Degree in Creative Producing & Management at CalArts, with the goal of eventually holding a position in Creative Development in Animation and/or Themed Entertainment. I also love to draw and provide artwork for various clientele while still in school.
CTNX: When and how did your relationship with CTN begin?
KY: I was a lead staffer at the 2016 CTNX and fell in love with the organization and its goals. I am super excited to have been accepted into the 2017 CTNX as an art exhibitor!
CTNX: What have your positions been with CTNX and what have you learned most from your experience working with CTN?
KY: I have previously served as a lead for the volunteer sign ins, and I found it to be a wonderful.
CTNX: What are your ultimate career goals?
KN: Creative Direction/Producing in animation and/or themed entertainment.
CTNX: How does working with CTN help you meet those goals?
KY: I am able to network with many industry professionals - and I even got work from some of the people I had met at last year's CTNX!
CTNX: What have you learned most from your experience working with CTN?
KY:The more you put into the work, the more you will get out of the experience.
CTNX: What do you look forward to most in the coming years regarding your career?
KY: More opportunities to showcase who I am as an artist and manager, and to find my niche with a company that I love and admire.
CTNX: It was a pleasure to talk with you Jessica!