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Nina Sodin

@ninasodin

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Experienced motion designer and video editor with a passion for storytelling.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek a creative environment where I can contribute to impactful projects and grow professionally.

I am a dedicated motion designer, illustrator, and video editor with a wealth of experience in creating compelling social media content and managing creative projects. My journey began in 2014, and since then, I have honed my skills in various roles, including freelance work and environmental journalism. I thrive on the challenge of communicating important information that resonates with audiences and drives change.

Throughout my career, I have successfully published over 25 articles in prominent Hebrew-language media outlets and maintained a stellar reputation as a private tutor, achieving a 98% five-star rating. My commitment to quality and efficiency is evident in my humanitarian fundraising initiative, where I co-founded and directed a team that raised over $1.5 million for humanitarian efforts in a war zone, demonstrating my ability to lead and inspire others.

As a travel blogger and content creator, I have reached hundreds of thousands of people through engaging written, graphic, and video content. My passion for storytelling extends to my published travel guidebook, which showcases my expertise and dedication to providing valuable insights to travelers. I am always eager to learn and grow, and I look forward to new opportunities that allow me to leverage my skills in motion design and video editing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Motion Designer & Editor

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Self Employed

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)

Created and managed diverse social media content, coordinating creative projects and teams from concept to delivery. Utilized expertise in motion graphics, illustration, and video editing to produce engaging visual narratives for various clients.

Motion Graphics Video Editing Illustration Adobe After Effects Premiere Pro Character Animation Typography Photoshop

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Travel Blogger & Content Creator

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Self Employed

Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 5 months)

Delivered engaging content in written, graphic, and video formats, fostering community and encouraging connection across multiple social media channels. Organically reached hundreds of thousands of people on Instagram and Facebook, and launched a page with 20+ volunteers gaining 100,000+ views.

Content Creation Community Management Social Media Marketing Video Production Graphic Design Instagram WordPress

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Private Tutor

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Self Employed

Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 5 months)

Taught hundreds of students, including children, teenagers, and adults, across various subjects. Maintained a 98% five-star rating from over 60 reviews, demonstrating strong instructional and interpersonal skills.

Teaching Curriculum Development Communication

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Co-founder & Director

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Humanitarian Fundraising Initiative

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Established and developed an organization supporting humanitarian efforts in a war zone, overseeing 25 volunteers across six teams. Successfully raised over $1.5M for humanitarian needs on the ground while ensuring transparency for donors.

Project Management Fundraising Team Leadership Strategic Planning Communication

Environmental Journalist

Zavit (Science & Environment News Agency)

Jan 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 11 months)

Published over 25 articles on leading Hebrew-language media channels, including ynet and Haaretz. Conducted in-depth research and interviews in both Hebrew and English, collaborating with editors to ensure content accuracy and quality.

Journalism Research Interviewing Content Writing Editing Hebrew English

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Self Employed

Wrote a comprehensive travel guidebook titled 'The Alternative Travel Guide,' comprising 14 instructional chapters. Based content on 18 expert interviews, extensive research, and personal experience, successfully executing a crowdfunding campaign.

Writing Research Interviewing Crowdfunding Content Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Bang Bang Education: Online School of Design and Technology

Certificate, Motion Design

Activities and societies: Techniques covered: Motion graphics, character animation (puppet tool, Duik), typography, expressions, tracking, rotoscoping, keying.

Completed an Adobe After Effects course, mastering motion graphics, character animation, typography, and expressions. Gained proficiency in advanced techniques such as tracking, rotoscoping, and keying.

Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design

Diploma, Animation Studies

Activities and societies: Courses: Animation (traditional, stop motion, 3D), Videography, Video Editing, Screen Design, Compositing. Scripted, filmed and edited live action & animation shorts, including “The Kingfisher”.

Undertook comprehensive Animation Studies within the Department of Screen-Based Arts, encompassing traditional, stop motion, and 3D animation, videography, and video editing. Developed and produced live-action and animation shorts, including 'The Kingfisher'.