While I attended Iowa State University, I was a photojournalist for the Iowa State Daily. I continued that road when I became a Drake University student, honing my skills as a staff writer and photographer with the Times-Delphic. While I was at Drake, I had the unique opportunity to intern with a couple of Poetry/Art-based organizations, including San Francisco-based online journal, The Rumpus. Though my time with them was brief, as the internship lasted the last half of a semester, I learned a lot and discovered a lot of non-mainstream artists. I went onto become a radio host and assistant arts producer at Siouxland's KWIT-KOJI: Siouxland Public Media years later, with a goal to help artists (mainly, local and non-mainstream) get the attention they deserve. I created, produced, hosted, and managed social media for "The Triple Good Music Show", and artists loved hearing their music on the airwaves. Ms. Iñiguez Bertha Y. Iñiguez: storyteller, humanitarian through arts & music Globetrotter https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertha-iniguez/ [email protected] Education DRAKE UNIVERSITY, DES MOINES, IOWA — B.A. WRITING: FILM, DRAMA, AND NEW MEDIA Class of 2015
The Sioux City Conservatory of Music, Sioux City, Iowa — Social Media Associate, Hostess, Personal assistant; Fairy Godmother Assist the conservatory owner with various tasks on “The Block”, which consists of a vintage mall space, a cafe, the music conservatory, and a meeting space. Served as the owner’s right hand gal, and filled in when she was unavailable. KWIT KOJI: Siouxland Public Media, Sioux City, Iowa — Radio Host, Arts Producer, On-air announcer; Abused by Haterz. May 2017 - October 2017 Created, hosted, and produced The Triple Good Music Show. Local On-air host of NPR, PRX, and SPM programs. Produced promos, other station projects, and posted on social media pages. Created a Facebook page for The Triple Good Music Show. Evolve Yoga and Wellness, Sioux City, Iowa — Social Media Associate - Trade Work March 2017- December 2017 Developed advertising campaigns, and created images with quotes from various yogis for online content. The Rumpus Poetry, San Francisco, California -- Intern - Social Media Content & Blogger September 2015 - December 2015 Posted on the literary journal’s Facebook and Twitter pages. Wrote blog posts directing readers to various non-mainstream topical articles, increasing online visits. Decorous Art and Poetry, Des Moines, Iowa -- Intern - Social Media Content & Art Curator September 2014- November 2014 Promoted poetry and art show series by developing their Twitter and Facebook posts. Collaborated with artists to prepare displays and troubleshoot issues. Times-Delphic, Des Moines, Iowa -- Staff writer March 2014- December 2015 Wrote features and opinion pieces for Drake University’s student newspaper. Iowa State Daily, Ames, Iowa — Photojournalist June 2011- December 2011 Covered Iowa State University events. Accompanied reporters to assignments to shoot images during an interview or happening. Work Experience Self-employed Dog Walker, New York & California-- Dog walker, animal sitter September 2019- Present Take multiple dogs on walks, monitoring their interactions with other dogs. Central Casting Actor November 2018- Present New Amsterdam - Seasons 1 & 2 The Politician - Season 2 Sioux City Community Schools, Sioux City, Iowa — Substitute Teacher April 2017 - May 2019 Carried out lesson plans according to teacher instructions. Worked one-on-one with ESL and special needs students. Supervised recess whenever needed. Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, Iowa — Substitute Teacher October 2016 - February 2017 Assisted special needs kids throughout their school day activities. Ensured that students were conducting themselves according to district and classroom rules. Wells Fargo, Des Moines, Iowa — Temporary Data Entry February 2016- May 2016 Accurately processed loan reports from several hundred mortgage loan associates, onto the team folder YMCA, Des Moines, Iowa — Welcome Center Staff, Wellness coach August 2012-June 2013 Provided information, interpreted services and programs, conducted building tours, and answered questions. Coached members through their health and fitness journey. Assisted Spanish-speaking guests with conflict resolution. Fareway, Sioux City, Iowa — Bookkeeper, Cashier March 2006- June 2008 Trained new cashiers and bookkeepers. Carried out cash, check, and card transactions. Tended to customers questions and concerns. Balanced the daily numbers and safely delivered the money deposit bag to the bank. Additional education Institute for Integrative Nutrition: 2021 Bastyr University California: 2020 Morningside College: 2010 Western Iowa Tech Community College: 2007-2011 Iowa State University: 2008-2011 SKILLS
Comedy, Improv, Yoga, Long-distance running, Allergy-friendly cooking, Organic farming, Hiking, Climbing, Music Recording, Audio and Music Producing and editing, Video Producing and editing, Mental Health Awareness, Chronic Illness Awareness; Humanitarian Check out my Backstage Profile, and let's collaborate! https://www.backstage.com/u/bertha-iniguez/ 2017 summer highlight: Abe Stage Interview Series: Songwriter Spotlight - Links: Click on the images to listen to bands talk about their songwriting process, and future goals! |