Lark Yost
Laguna Beach CA
(415) 846-6554 | larkyost@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Laguna College of Art and Design ーLaguna, CA
B.F.A, Traditional Animation, Expected 2027
University of California, Santa Barbara ー Santa Barbara, CA
B.A. Japanese, 2018
慶應義塾大学 | Keio University ー Tokyo, Japan
Japanese language immersion program through UCEAP; level 7, 2017-2018
PROJECTS
“Surreal Estate,” Class film
Directed, storyboarded, and animated on the LCAD Animation 3 Class Film for Spring 2025.
EXPERIENCE
CIEE, Portland ME
Registration Coordinator, Jan 2022 - Mar 2023
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Assisted students registering for study abroad programs
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Placed students in classes for every term
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Input course data
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Managed student transcripts on Salesforce
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Communicated with local faculty
Maine International Trade Center, Portland ME
Research Assistant, Sept 2021 - Dec 2021
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Supported Maine businesses to promote success in the international market
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Conducted extensive research and report writing for clients
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Participated in project organization and preparation
Comforts Café, San Anselmo CA
Customer Service, Oct 2011 - Aug 2016
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Worked in customer service in the deli section
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Operated food service machinery
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Opened and closed the establishment
SKILLS
Software: Proficient in Photoshop, Clip Studio, Storyboard Pro, TV Paint, Toon Boom Harmony
Artistic: Storyboarding and character acting
Soft skills: Collaboration, teamwork, organization
Language: Bilingual/biliterate in Japanese (JLPT N2 Certified)