Damien Rivera Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

• Lead end-to-end video production processes for a diverse range of clients across industries, creating commercials, branded content, and promotional materials tailored to client goals.• Translate provided scripts into detailed storyboards, mapping out shots, locations, props, and equipment needs to effectively tell compelling visual stories.• Manage all aspects of on-set operations, including wardrobe, set design, camera work, audio, lighting, and directing talent to achieve desired performances.• Capture high-quality B-roll and product demonstrations, ensuring every visual aligns with the script and enhances storytelling.• Perform post-production tasks, including reviewing and assembling footage, creating polished edits, and collaborating with design teams to finalize visuals with transitions, overlays, and effects.• Maintain close communication with clients throughout the production process to ensure alignment with their vision and brand identity.• Oversee onboarding processes, introducing clients and talent to production workflows and setting clear expectations.• Stay updated on industry trends, integrating innovative technologies and techniques to optimize production quality and efficiency.

Brick, New Jersey, United States

• Created irreverent short form adult animated comedy sketches to post on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and other social media platforms under the name “BRICKHEAD.” • Developed my own unique art style. • Designed and rigged characters for movement and expression. • Animated over 30 short form cartoons. • Animated walk cycles and lip syncs. • Drew unique backgrounds and assets. • Scripted and storyboarded 15-60 second cartoons. • Edited sound design including voices, foley, and music with an emphasis on comedic timing. • Edited captions and horizontal video for vertical formats. • Rigged face/motion tracking 2D animated puppets of BRICKHEAD characters for live streaming events on YouTube and Twitch.• Headed a weekly writer’s room of up-and-coming NYC stand up comedians who pitched ideas for BRICKHEAD cartoons. • Directed voice actors to get desired comedic timing and affectation. • Voice acted over 30 distinct characters. • Pitched ideas for original adult animated series’ to major networks. • Developed 2 completed treatments for show ideas upon request from major networks.• Designed branded merchandise.• Set up and operated drop shipping retail store to sell branded merchandise.MILESTONES: Over 170K followers and 45 Million views across YouTube, TikTok, and InstagramEngagement in over 30 countries | YouTube Monetization and Creator Fund Access

New York, New York, United States

• Edited raw footage for comedic timing and optimal social media performance. • Followed a script, screenplay or outline, making suggestions and changes in the edit to improve strength of content.• Inputted sound to enhance footage, which included selecting music and sound effects, as well as crafting the sound design.• Inputted visual graphics to enhance footage.• Digitally spliced film and video and synchronized them into one rough cut file.• Improved and corrected lighting, coloring and faulty footage.• Worked closely with directors/writers to present a final product that both matched and exceeded their vision.• Created captions and formatted videos for Social Media platforms.• Grew creators' channels with improved performance and reception of content.

New York, New York, United States

• Autonomously ideated large volumes of content across multiple media platforms and tools, with informed guidance from creative leadership• Created content that made impactful connections with consumers, measured by attention metrics (likes, comments, etc). • Culled for insights based on real-time response/reaction to live content on social pages, and adapted content based on these learnings• Collaborated with my teammates and cross-functional departments on rapid fire requests and tight timelines• Collaborated with teammates, including Post Creative Strategists, to craft community management responses and engagements• Attended creative brainstorms, kick offs, and team meetings contributing ideas and design strategy formulation

• Wrote, animated, and edited Branded Content promoting MANSCAPED products to post on BRICKHEAD channels as well as on MANSCAPED social accounts. • Collaborated with Acquisition Manager to deliver content that met high-quality brand standards and company policies.

• Hired as a Key Animator on the pilot episode of an independently produced adult animated series. • Animated sequences based on storyboards provided by the director. • Was quickly promoted to a leadership position as Assistant Art Director. • Trained and educated other animators to use the industry standard animation software, Toon Boom Harmony. • Wrote and conducted video seminars and pre-recorded video tutorials. • Provided one-on-one training sessions.