Mitchell Olsem

Mitchell Olsem has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Mitchell'smost recent position was as an Animator/Technical Animator at High Voltage Software, where they created character and prop animations for the game Fortnite. Mitchell also collaborated with the events team to plan and execute scenes and character-driven performances for in-game events. Mitchell is proficient in rigging characters and creating dynamic simulations for use in Unreal Engine.

Prior to this, Mitchell worked as a 3D Animator at Rooster Teeth, where they animated characters for web series such as RWBY and gen:LOCK. Mitchell used a combination of hand-keyed animation and motion capture cleanup techniques and actively contributed to the development of animation libraries. In addition, Mitchell collaborated with leads and directors to meet weekly deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Before their work at Rooster Teeth, Mitchell gained experience in customer service and finance at Community 1st Credit Union, where they served as a Member Service Representative and Teller. Mitchell also worked as a Seasonal Employee at Target.

Mitchell's earlier experience includes serving as a Resident Advisor at DePaul University, where they took charge of being the first point of contact for residents and organized community events. Mitchell also responded to community events and incidents and ensured residents' safety and well-being by filing reports.

In addition to their professional roles, Mitchell has held internships as a Summer Intern at High Voltage Software and as a Summer Assistant at Kapstone Paper and Packaging Corporation. Mitchell also worked briefly as a Cameraman at Metro Studios.

Overall, Mitchell Olsem has gained valuable experience in animation, customer service, finance, and event planning throughout their career.

Mitchell Olsem completed a Certificate of Completion in 3D Computer Animation from Animation Mentor in 2017. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Games and Programming Skills, with a minor in Animation, from DePaul University from 2011 to 2015. It is not mentioned if Mitchell Olsem has any additional certifications.