Cartoonist Resume

An individual who is specialized in drawing cartoons called as cartoonist. Most of the work of a cartoonist is humorous and is primarily intended for entertainment purpose.

You can also call those people as cartoonists who create more serious political or editorial cartoons as well as those who create comic books, comic strips and graphic novels.

Also some people who create animated cartoons including manga are also called as cartoonists. A cartoonist should have a very strong imaginative power and creativity. Also he should be in touch of what is happening in the world.

Sample Cartoonist Resume

Richard Anderson
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.

Objective: To obtain a position as a Cartoonist.

Summary:

More than five years of experience in the field of drawing and writing comic books, captivating political and strip cartoons for newspapers.

Summary of Qualifications:

Remain up to date with the information about what is happening in the world.
Excellent drawing skills.
Strong ability to work in a team or alone by maintaining good interpersonal relationship.
Outstanding capability of creating various cartoon characters using different media and tools.
Reflective imaginative, artistic, and practical skills.
Excellent sense of humor.
Strong ability to work under pressure.
Excellency in generating new ideas and put those ideas into sketches.
Great time management skill.
Exceptional ability to handle relevant computer software program.

Professional Experience

Best Life Magazine, Clinton, NY: 2006 - Present
Cartoonist

Drawing cartoons for the publications to entertain readers and illustrate or interprets news highlights, stories, advertising, or articles.
Writing material to develop ideas from context.
Developing new ideas or reads.
Finishing drawings fast by making changes and corrections as necessary.
Discussing about the new ideas with the publisher's representative or editor and submit the drawing for approval.
Drawing and developing comic strips.

Oprah Books Inc., Delmar, NY: 2003 - 2006
Cartoonist

Designed pencil sketches.
Created stories, characters, and jokes.
Recreated cartoons on a computer for manipulation.
Reviewed sketches with ink to make a final copy.
Provided entertainment by drawing cartoons at special occasions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts
New York University of Arts (2002)