WORK EXPERIENCE:
Part-Time Professor
Algonquin College Sep 2016 - Present:
Professor for 3rd year, graduating student of the Animation program at Algonquin College
Oil Painter & Portraitist
Aug 2010 - Present:
Oil painter and professional portraitist. Commissions include the Mayor of Ottawa, Ambassadors, Military and much more. www.lydiapepin.com
Production Manager & Head Hunter
Jam Filled Entertainment Inc Mar 2014 - Jul 2016:
Production management of various 2D animation shows, including Bagel & Becky. Helped with the head-hunting and recruitment of new artists
Background Painter
Kratt Brothers Company LTD Aug 2013 - Jan 2014:
Painted backgrounds for the 3rd season of the Wild Kratts series
Digital & Production Coordinator + 3D artist
Kratt Brothers Company LTD Feb 2013 - Aug 2013:
Digital Coordinator : updated websites both content and back-end, coordinated images and animation to ship to co-production company, coordinated the making of digital games and tested games.
3D artist: Modeled and textured Wild Kratts Characters for 3D printer to be used at Toy prototypes
Program Officer
Government of Canada - Canadian Heritage May 2007 - Jan 2013:
Provision of program management and services including consultation, policy interpretation, and technical support. Preparing information documents, summaries, briefing notes and correspondence to the Minister’s Office, analyzing financial and narrative information, responding to request for information from our clients, and providing logistical support for and coordination of program activities.