Interests of Zina:

Over the years,

Zina Has Had Many Interests

Including:

DinosaursI had an early interest in Dinosaurs. At the age of 3 I was

given an anatomically incorrect T-Rex names “Rex” After this, I had a growing interest in dinosaurs and

proceeded to volunteer at a Paleontology lab starting at the age of 11 cleaning dinosaur bones.

I cleaned the first discovered skeleton of the dinosaur called, “Mymoorapelta” and pain-stakingly glued broken pieces of it’s tail-bone back together.

RobotsRobots

At the age of 8 I took on the hobby of building robots. I was first At the age of 8 I took on the hobby of building robots. I was first inspired by the Star Wars trilogy having an ongoing dream to inspired by the Star Wars trilogy having an ongoing dream to build an R2 unit. build an R2 unit.

I started using Legos and K-Nex, making small and simple I started using Legos and K-Nex, making small and simple motorized designs. I later took electronics classes at the age of motorized designs. I later took electronics classes at the age of 12 and learned how to read schematics. 12 and learned how to read schematics.

From there I went on to compete in robot competitions and I was From there I went on to compete in robot competitions and I was even offered a job at Los Alamos National Laboratories. even offered a job at Los Alamos National Laboratories.

Being only 14 at the time, I sadly declined.Being only 14 at the time, I sadly declined.

I still make robots as a hobby and I love to make them out of I still make robots as a hobby and I love to make them out of broken electronics.broken electronics.

Toys

Like most kids, I loved toys. Although, this translated heavily into my young adult life. I have met many toy designers and I work with a company called “Stikfas ltd”.

At Stikfas, I customize a basic armature they produce and create works of art.

I have been credited on popular toy websites such as “actionfigures.com” and is the top youngest female toy customizer in the states.

I now has a small business I plan to grow where I take custom orders for action figures I make.

I hope someday to be a toy designer and produce my own line of toys.

Examples of other work:

An “Honorable Mention” Award I Received at an art

show:

Movies and Animation

I have always been a lover of films. I enjoy making stop motion animations that are shown at venues regularly.

I have had experience with stop motion animation, time lapse, live action, and documentaries.

I have also won several film competitions and have had my work featured at film festivals.

She enters competitions whenever she can and uses any cash she wins to further her education in animation and film.

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Zina’s Education:

I Graduated on July 4th, 2007 from high school. I was home schooled starting at the age of 7 because I was interested in furthering my education in electronics and art and I wanted to spend time learning more about robotics.

I was valedictorian, spelling bee winner, and prom queen of my class. There were fire works following her graduation.

I currently attend The Art Institute Online where I hope to eventually obtain a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Media Arts and Animation.

Needless to say, I love the education I am receiving and I feel it allows my dreams to be closer than ever.

Zina’s High School Diploma:

Zina’s High School Transcripts:

Career:

I earn money by doing many different tasks. Often unusual, I never cease to get strange looks and statements such as, “You do what?!”

Among my ever-growing list of careers are:

1. Working as an assistant and teacher for an art school for kids.2. Winning money from film competitions3. Creating custom action figures4. Working with mountain rescue as a “victim” to train rescue

dogs5. Taking the weather and snow/ rain measurements for my

home town of Ouray, Colorado

Current Goals and Future Career Options:

1. Obtain an education from

The Art Institute Online

2. Start a career in animation

3. Become a graphic novelist

4. Become a toy designer

5. Continue my ever-growing

interest in art

6. Do something with my knowledge

of electronics and robotics