Reba Zatz Creative
Education
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The University of Iowa - Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Cinema, graduated December 2019
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Minneapolis College of Art and Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Animation, graduated May 2013
Work Experience
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Hat Shark - Graphic Designer, April 2021-Present
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Responsible for customized designs and image retouching for printing on commercial products.
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Creation and maintenance of e-commerce listings.
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The Crispy Soul Podcast - Editor and Writer, June 2020-Present
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Responsible for the writing of scripts for an episodic format.
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Nonlinear editing of audio and video content for streaming platforms.
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The Daily Iowan - Videographer, Photographer and Designer, January 2018 - December 2019
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A member of the photo/video, social media, and design teams
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Directed, shot, and edited documentary video content
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Designed page layouts for print, focusing on the Opinions and Sports sections
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Produced animated graphics weekly for the Daily Iowan Snapchat feed
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D-Mak Productions - Movie Marketing Intern, May 2019 - September 2019
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Produced content promoting the film "Alpha Class", including print material and trailers
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Managed relevant social media accounts for the film
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University of Iowa Housing and Dining - Team Member, August 2017 - Present
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Responsible for safe preparation, handling, and presentation of food
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Hy-Vee Markets - Hickory House Clerk (Seasonal), May 2019 - April 2021
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Responsible for the preparation, handling, presentation, and sale of barbecue and ready-to-go items
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Jockey - Sales Associate (Seasonal), August 2017- Present
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Assisted customers with a personalized shopping experience
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Cedar Rapids Public Library - Video Intern, May 2018 - February 2019
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Produced, shot, and edited content highlighting children's summer programs and community events
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Shot and edited training videos for library volunteers as part of a virtual onboarding experience
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Walt Disney World Resort - Cast Member and Trainer, August 2013 - June 2017
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Began as a Disney College Program intern before continuing as a full-time cast member
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Welcomed and acclimated new cast members
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Exemplified guest service, receiving compliments from both guests and peers
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Kolman and Pryor Gallery - Animation Intern, January 2012 - May 2012
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Participated in a collaborative exhibition of animated and sculptural works
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Created an animated short from storyboard to the final composite
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UN Women - Animation Intern, May 2012 - August 2012
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Character animation, cleanup, and compositing
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Worked on an animated short promoting gender equality in the public sphere
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Brighid Productions - Animation Intern, January 2011 - May 2011
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Character animation, illustration, and final compositing
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Collaborated on an exploratory film intended to fundraise for a feature film about the Dakota Massacre of 1853
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Regal Cinemas - Cast Member and Shift Leader, January 2007 - July 2013
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Trained new employees
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Collaborated in the planning and execution of promotional events
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Private event hostess
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Skills
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Adobe Creative Suite
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Microsoft Office Suite
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Autodesk Maya and Mudbox
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Corel Painter
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ZBrush
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FinalCut Pro
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Scrivener
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Character Animation
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3D modeling
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UV Mapping and Texturing
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Nonlinear Video Editing
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Sound Mixing
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Use of D-SLR Cameras (particularly Canon)
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Use of H4N Sound Recorders
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Storyboarding
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Screenwriting
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Drawing and Painting
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Spanish Language Proficiency
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HTML
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CSS
Miscellaneous
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Spring 2019 Dean's List
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Designed promotional material and screened submissions for the 2019 Iowa City International Documentary Film Festival (ICDocs)
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Nominated for an Iowa Motion Picture Award in 2020