Motivated Animator looking for new professional challenge and increasing responsibility. Knowledgeable about graphic design and print layouts for marketing purposes. Adept at bringing new life to existing characters and environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Animator
Tennis Coach
Kitchen Staff Member
Event Assistant
ASU
Current
An ambassador for the Herberger Institute and aid staff in event support and special events projects on an as needed basis
Assist with marketing and promotional efforts to attract attendees
Aid event attendees.
Tennis Coach
Ursula Tennis - European Tennis Academy
01.2022 - Current
Coached private lessons with the children of two clients
Conducted a summer camp alongside another coach with kids from ages 4 – 12
In charge of the distribution of tennis equipment for the camp.
Back of the House
Chick Fil A
01.2022 - 12.2023
Assisting every position
Making salads at the prep station
Closing the store.
Tennis Instructor
Lifetime Activities - Santa Clara
01.2021 - 12.2021
Conducted group lesson in groups of 6 from ages 5-16
Prepped the court before lessons and cleaned up after each session
Organized other activities such as chess, badminton, ping pong, and pickleball
Attended staff meetings and training.
Volunteer
Santa Clara Adult Education
09.2020 - 12.2020
Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading outreach events.
Improved organizational efficiency by streamlining volunteer onboarding processes.
Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
Education
BFA - Art (Animation)
Arizona State University, Herberger Institute For Design And The Arts
Tempe, AZ
05.2025
Skills
Animation pipeline understanding
Hand drawing
Emotional development
Graphics design
3D Modeling
Honors Skills
English, Spanish, Hindi, Malayalam, Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Zbrush, Substance Painter, Experienced at chess., Good Leadership skills, Good at teaching other people, Chick-fil-A Leadership Scholarship, $2,500, 2023, https://akashvarkeyg.wixsite.com/my-portfolio-1
Leadership Experience
Santa Clara Adult Education Center, assistant teacher, 2020-01-01, 2020-12-31, Held group discussions and organized lesson plans for non-English speakers. Conversed with Spanish speakers in Spanish to help with translation. Created slideshows to efficiently teach Native speakers.
Lemon Tree Animation Club, 2022-01-01, Present
Santa Clara High School Robotics Club, Programmer, 2018-01-01, 2018-12-31, Programmed robots in teams.
Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA), Volunteer, 2018-01-01, Present, Trained and cared for dogs.
Asian Business Association Club, Present
Japanese Association Club, 2022-01-01, Present
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Event Assistant
ASU
Current
Tennis Coach
Ursula Tennis - European Tennis Academy
01.2022 - Current
Back of the House
Chick Fil A
01.2022 - 12.2023
Tennis Instructor
Lifetime Activities - Santa Clara
01.2021 - 12.2021
Volunteer
Santa Clara Adult Education
09.2020 - 12.2020
Animator
Tennis Coach
Kitchen Staff Member
BFA - Art (Animation)
Arizona State University, Herberger Institute For Design And The Arts