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Cam Garrity
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Artist Statement

In today's media landscape, nurturing a lasting relationship with your audience is paramount to a company's success. Through my experiences at Daemen University, The Geppetto Festival, BowsByAlicia, and TEDxBuffalo, I've learned how to tailor a brand to its various social media platforms, ensuring a long-term connection with its followers. At the heart of all the work you'll find on this site is not only an organized and thoughtful marketing plan, but also a deep understanding of companies' core mission and values.

My favorite projects - the pride of my professional portfolio - were completed in the company of my very best friends. I know that not every work opportunity will allow me the unique freedoms to discuss puppetry festivals over a home cooked meal or illustrate hair bow ads during an Oscar's party.  Nevertheless, I relish the chance to collaborate with clients, infusing new projects with the same heart and zeal once conjured around a dinner table.
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As a Puppeteer

  • Daemen University Mascot Performer,  March 2020 to Present
  • Puppet Tears: Puppetry Shop Talk, long-form interview podcast Producer & Co-Host,  June 2018 to Present
  • Oishei Children's Hospital Child Life Costume Performer,  March 2019 to Present
  • Buffalo ComedySportz Puppeteer & Improv Performer,  August 2017 to March 2020
  • Alone (with me), music video Lead Puppeteer,  November 2019
  • J-Way Games & Wegmans, 30-second commercial and in-store events Writer, Director, Art Director, & Puppeteer,  March 2018
  • Best Worst Day Ever, short film Lead Puppeteer, Songwriter, & Director,  August 2017
  • Arlo's Art Show, television pilot and web series Director, Puppeteer, Art Director, & Co-Writer,  January 2016 to June 2017
  • Friends to the End, short film directed by Ryan Monolopolus Lead Puppeteer, Producer, & Puppet Wrangler, November 2016 
  • Puppet Pandemic Slam Performer, July 2012, September 2012, January 2015, & October 2015
  • The National Festival of the Puppeteers of America  Fringe Festival Performer, August 2015
  • Dust to Dust, short film Co-Director, Producer, Puppeteer, Art Director, & Co-Writer, August 2015
  • Buffalo Sketch Comedy Guest Puppeteer & Additional Sketch Performer, October 2014 & April 2015
  • The Geppetto Festival: A Day of Puppetry Slam Puppeteer, April 2013 & April 2015
  • Cautionary Tales, Co-Director, Co-Writer, Puppeteer, & Puppet Builder, April 2015
  • All Quiet on the Western Front, stage play directed by Robert Waterhouse Lead Puppeteer, Puppet Wrangler, & Ensemble Actor, September to October 2014
  • The Littlest Snow Monster, stage play Assistant Director, Co-Writer, & Puppeteer, December 2013, January 2014, & December 2014
  • Mini Dental Implant Solutions, 60-second commercial Lead Puppeteer, Art Director, Co-Writer, Co-Director, & Co-Editor, August 2014
  • White Rabbit, short film Puppeteer, Producer, Co-Writer, Co-Director, & Co-Editor, August 2014
  • Ruby & Charlie, workshopped at The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, directed by Jessica Simon Charlie Puppeteer, June 2014
  • Before Christmas, short film directed by Ryan Monolopolus Lead Puppeteer, Director of Puppetry, & Co-Producer, November 2013
  • Sweet Discovery, 30-second commercial Assistant Puppeteer, Art Director, Co-Writer, Co-Director, & Co-Editor, June 2013
  • The Halloween Project, workshopped at The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, directed by Martin Robinson Jack Pumpkin Puppeteer, June 2013
  • Garage Fun Time, pilot presentation for Cartoon Network, directed by Joe Russell Lead Puppeteer, June 2013
  • Saga, workshopped at The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, produced by Wakka Wakka Productions Ensemble Puppeteer, June 2012
  • Just Lookin' Antiques, series of three 30-second commercials, produced by IBC Digital Lead Puppeteer, Puppet Wrangler, & Puppet Builder, June 2012

As a Graphic Designer

  • Daemen University Graphic Designer, January 2020 to Present
  • #TenMinuteTypography Creator & Curator of Zazzle.com Digital Marketplace, May 2015 to Present 
  • The Foundation for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Creative Media Developer & Communications Director for the Upon This Rock campaign, May 2015 to January 2020
  • St. John the Baptist School Graphic Designer, September 2014 to June 2019
  • The Geppetto Festival: A Day of Puppetry Creator & Executive Director, April 2013 to April 2018 
  • BowsByAlicia Brand Manager, March 2015 to June 2017
  • TEDxBuffalo Graphic Designer & Co-Organizer, January 2014 to December 2016
  • The Buffalo Bridal Association Brand Designer & Digital Media Consultant, February & March 2015 
  • The National Festival of the Puppeteers of America  Program Designer, August 2013 & August 2015
  • Canisius High School Graphic Designer, January 2014 to May 2015
  • IBC Digital  Puppeteer Intern, January 2012 to May 2013

As an Educator & Speaker

  • Daemen University Adjunct Professor of Puppetry,  Fall 2021
  • Buck's Rock Creative & Performing Arts Camp Head of the Puppetry Shop,  June to August 2016
  • Creative Mornings/Buffalo Featured Speaker on the topic of Reality,  May 2016
  • ​Daemen University Adjunct Professor of Graphic Design & Puppeteer in Residence, September 2014 to December 2015
  • 6-Minute Building Stories, presented by the Buffalo Architecture Foundation Guest Speaker,  November 2015​
  • The National Festival of the Puppeteers of America Workshop Presenter, August 2015
  • Albright Knox Summer Animation Workshop: Filming Fun with Puppets & Storyboards Workshop Instructor, July 2015​
  • Canisius for Kids, presented by the Differentiated Instruction Master Program at Canisius College Sock Puppetry Workshop Instructor, July 2015​
  • Onstage Theater Camp at Elmwood Franklin School Guest Speaker, July 2015​
  • ​St. John the Baptist School Substitute Teacher, September 2014 to May 2015
  • The Geppetto Festival: A Day of Puppetry Workshop Presenter & Slam Puppeteer, April 2013 & April 2015
  • Canisius High School Alumni Volunteer, August 2013 to June 2014

Achievement Highlights 

  • Daemen University Emergence jury selected artist presenting #TenMinuteTypography, April 2022
  • Daemen University Faculty Art Show exhibiting #TenMinuteTypography and puppetry work, December 2015 and November 2021
  • PRSA Silver Excalibur Award Buffalo Niagara chapter of the Public Relations Society of America award for internal communications campaign: Daemen Forum | A Panel Series, September 2021
  • Winner of Audience Favorite 'cyrano_2.0' at the Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project, September 2018
  • Nominated for Best Writer 'cyrano_2.0' at the Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project, September 2018​
  • Daemen University Alumni Art Show #TenMinuteTypography, August 2018
  • Winner of Audience Favorite 'Best Worst Day Ever' at the Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project, August 2017
  • Winner of Best Graphics 'Best Worst Day Ever' at the Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project, August 2017​
  • The O’Neill National Puppetry Conference  Emerging Artist, Participant, & Resident Company Member, June 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, & 2017
  • Host of TEDxBuffalo October 2015 & 2016
  • Nominated for Best Comedy Short 'Dust to Dust' at the Buffalo Dreams Film Festival, September 2015
  • Nominated for Best Director 'Dust to Dust' at the Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project, August 2015​
  • The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Summer Gala Performed 'Ain't That Love' from 'Ruby & Charlie', July 2015
  • Nominated for Audience Favorite 'Sweet Discovery' at the Advertising Club of Buffalo's Addy Awards, February 2014
  • Presenter at TEDxBuffalo October 2013
  • Recipient of the 2013 Mary Angela Canavan Award May 2013
  • Recipient of the Visionary Award in Visual & Performing Arts May 2013
  • Student-Faculty Think-Tank Grant Award Winner 2011 & 2012 
  • President of the Daemen University Honors Program May 2011 to May 2013
  • Daemen University Trustee Scholar Awarded 2009 

Education

  • Daemen University Amherst, NY, Class of 2013
  • Canisius High School Buffalo, NY, Class of 2009

Key Skills

  • Graphic Design: Typography, Layout, Poster Design, Web Design
  • Story Board Artist and Illustration
  • Conceptual Design, Copy Writing
  • Screenwriting, Playwriting 
  • Directing, Editing
  • Muppet-style hand puppetry for both film and stage 

Software Proficiency

  • Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
  • AfterEffects, iMovie
  • Adobe Fresco
  • Storyboard Pro
  • Apple iWork Platforms, Microsoft Office 
  • Celtx
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