Valeria Henao
Summary
Motivated animator looking for new professional challenges through team based and/or independent projects. Adept at bringing life to existing characters and environments. Proficient in various programs and focused on completing projects with accuracy and artistic skill.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Rochester Institute Of Technology, RIT
01.2024 - Current
- Guided and assisted students through the film creation pipeline from concept to final.
- Provided feedback and support regarding animation, modeling, timing, story, etc.
Student Teacher
Margaret's House
08.2022 - Current
- Supported students in developing social skills.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment.
Food & Beverage Attendant/Runner
Bowlero Corp.
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Coordinated with kitchen staff for timely order delivery and seamless guest experience.
- Improved overall efficiency by assisting with kitchen tasks during peak hours.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Animation
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY05.2025
Associate of Arts -
Broward College
05.2021
Skills
- Unreal Engine
- Maya
- Substance Painter
- Zbrush
- Houdini
- Adobe
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Filmmaking
Director/producer of 3D animated short films: story, animation, lighting, and rendering.
- "Breakthrough" Junior semester film by Valeria Henao (2023)
- "Party Crasher" Sophomore semester film by Valeria Henao (2023)
Other Films:
- "Freaky Dog" Capstone film by Will Marciano (2024) - Modeler and texture artist
- "Mama" Capstone film by Izabella Jurczuk (2024) - Performance animator
- Para Abuela" Capstone film by Fabian Sanchez (2024) - Modeler
- "The Detour" Capstone film by Jordan Klipp (2024) - Performance animator and modeler
Academic Awards
- Rochester Institute of Technology, Dean's List, 2021-2023
- Broward College, President's List, 2019-2021
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Rochester Institute Of Technology, RIT
01.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Margaret's House
08.2022 - Current
Food & Beverage Attendant/Runner
Bowlero Corp.
06.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Animation
Rochester Institute of Technology
Associate of Arts -
Broward College
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