ANTHONY K. VALEIKA
http://www.valeika.com
(+*) 727-***-****
*******@*******.***
EDUCATION
The Art Institute of Tampa, FL
*Bachelor of Fine Art in Media Art & Animation 2006
EMPLOYMENT
Oct 09 - May 2010
Book Illustrator at Freelance: Tampa, FL
http://akvaleika.blogspot.com
Strong drawing & painting skills, a good eye for color, composition &
detail combined with a strong sense of 3-dimensionality & creative courage.
Able to explore ideas & execute designs quickly within a wide range of
styles.
Apr 08 - Aug 09
Animator/ Compositor at Hipervinculo: Valencia, VE
http://hipervinculo.net
Focus on motion tracking, storyboards, & 3D animations of bucketwheel
dredges for industrial reclamation companys. Work also includes compositing
all special effects & motion graphics involved with these ventures.
Feb 08 - Mar 09
Digital Media/ Language Professor at FundaUC: University of Carabobo:
Valencia, VE
http://fundauc.uc.edu.ve
Developing projects/ course outlines for tutoring college students in
Photoshop & Flash. Job included motivational speaking, collaborative
research, coordinating exams & supervision over students learning &
behavioral development.
Feb 06 - Jan 08
Motion Graphic Designer at Keyframe/ Daktronics: Clearwater, FL
http://www.keyframe.com, http://www.daktronics.com
My 3D work included logos & graphic elements such as text, special effects/
particles, & environmental objects. My 2D work included animatics
(storyboards), animation, sponsor advertisements, conceptualize & design
titles, crowd prompts, lower 3rd's, head shots, transitional montages,
rotoscoping, graphic design, & a lot of Photoshop clean up. Projects were
designed for broadcast & various stadium video screens & ribbon boards.
Jan 05 - Jan 06
3D Artist/ Internship at Nanopuente Virtual Heart: Tampa, FL
http://nanopuente.besaid.us
Responsibilities involved storyboards, computer modeling, creating/
applying textures & creating cinematics.
Dec 05 - Feb 06
Retail Sales Clerk at Pearl Art Supply: Tampa, FL
Helping customers with questions & recommendations, stockpile & inventory
watch.
Jul 03 - Oct 05
Data Entry Technician at Kane's Furniture Corporation: Pinellas Park, FL
Upholding company database, verifying counts, consolidating warehouse space
& operation of motorized equipment.
Jun 99 - Jun 02
Purchasing Agent at Saint Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers: Dyer, IN
Controlling the monthly budget & responsible for appraising & acquiring the
equipment, supplies & services.
SKILLS & SOFTWARE
Adobe Suite: After Effects, *Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver,
Premier, Apple: Final Cut Pro,
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Autodesk: AutoCAD, 3D Studio
Max, Maya, Maxon: Cinema 4D