Cascade is a full service creative production studio based in Berlin.We work worldwide in the fields of Culture and Action.www.cascade.berlinFrom concept to delivery, Cascade tailors a dynamic chorus of voices to champion clarity, purpose, and creative potential. Cascade is also known for swimming upstream of content creation into development, consulting, and documentary work.Exploitation belongs in the past, collaboration is the solution.

A FULL SERVICE CREATIVE PRODUCTION STUDIO BASED IN BERLINWE WORK WORLDWIDE WITH CELEBRATED ARTISTS, CREATIVES AND ACTIVISTSBLAM Studio offers a complete range of creative and production services. We are part of a community of individuals who do not blindly follow the norm, but rather seek to question and connect. Our collaborators are internationally celebrated artists, creatives, and activists borne from skateboarding, or united by its spirit. From concept to delivery, BLAM expertly selects a sleek chorus of voices tailored to champion each project’s authenticity and creative potential. We are also known for swimming upstream of content creation into cultural events or documentary work. www.blamstudio.com

Creation of unique skateboard events that hosted world best skateboarders and brought incredible audiences together. Mission was to keep Skateboarding fun and creative.Bright European Skateboard Awards - BESA: The Oscars of European Skateboarding. Most prestigious skate event in Europe that is yet to be equalled.This Is Not A Serious Skateboard Competition: first event in it's kind where creativity and fun was more important than the competition itself.

Skateistan is an NGO using skateboarding as a tool for education and youth empowerment in Afghanistan, Cambodia, and South Africa.Volunteer work - consulting, creation of brand partnerships for collaborations with brands such as Vans, Adidas and more.

OEM product creation and development of 2 new leading brands amongst a strong base of regular customers. Management of a diverse, multi-million Euro account providing to customers all across Europe.

Creation, development & promotion of the RVCA European Skateboard team and theRVCA European advocates (ANP: Artist Network Program) for art and musicArt direction for all advertising press and video campaigns Events, tours & promotions in close collaborations with retails (shops and online) to create awareness of the brandPublic Relation and advertising negotiations with all European media (press and online)Close collaboration with all direct agents and distributors on Marketing strategies, athlete selection and exhibitions/events throughout leading European countriesRVCA video about Advocate Octavio Barrera: https://vimeo.com/67167840

Invite and manage world's best professional skateboarders for the Red Bull event "Bomb the Line" on July 7th 2012 and July 3rd 2013.You can check event: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P4jI0KW0c4&feature=player_embedded

European team recruitment, management, finances and operations.Budgeting plans, concepts and budget follow-ups Negotiation of contracts and securing corporate sponsorship.Global team follow-up and development in terms of media coverage comp results and brand targets.Launch of the R&D program in collaboration with several pro-riders: brainstorming and briefs, overseeing product, sample testing and evaluation, analyzing and feedback to design unit.Pre / on site and postproduction of photo shoots and video shoots with effective briefing to all participants.Ensuring the riders beliefs in EASTPAK and create a strong team spirit.Extensive international and domestic travel focused on team footage production, international team scouting and national distributor’s liaison.Press & advertisement negociations.Please check hobo tour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fbdlfJU3HQ&feature=player_embedded

Launch of Converse Skateboarding in Spain.Creation of the whole marketing program: Advertising campaign press and video. Concept event. Creation of a skateboard team, hiring of a team manager. Opening doors to the best Spanish skate shops.Please look at:http://converse.es/skateboarding/And introduction CONS clip of Octavio Barrera: https://vimeo.com/24102255

Founder of Antiz Skateboards.Marketing, International Sales, Production, PR and Talent Managing.www.antizskateboards.comBrand manager, responsible for creating brand vision, position through brand leadership in marketing and sales.Responsibilities included leading in Sales, Product and Marketing, yearly brand planning and Marketing budget management, and leading all Marketing functions in the successful execution of plans, including Athlete management and Strategic Partnerships, to consistently achieve brand goals and revenue targets. Expansion of international distributors up to 25 countries.Made a spectacular move of all hardware production to Asia for better quality and profits.Production of 3 acclaimed skateboard videos : Antizipated, Zmovie and OAF.Check intro of Z-movie here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl4hko2M_RM&feature=player_embedded

For Spain and Belgium: Budget, press & advertisement, team management and special projects. Such as Mongolia Book, fashion shoots, video production of Spektra, set up of the Carhartt Europe Skateboard Department office in Barcelona.Check:http://www.carhartt-wip.com/skate/blog/2007/02/carhartts-dirt-ollies-a-skateboard-trip-to-mongoliahttp://www.carhartt-wip.com/skate/blog/2009/02/spektra

Extensive travel, advertising shootings, competitions. Good times.Press : see international skateboard press and videoshttps://vimeo.com/6697045

Developer and co-designer of concrete Skatepark at historical landmark site in Gijon SpainHR, budget, negotiations, mediation, events, pressPlease check: http://www.jannesaario.com/Plaza-del-delta

Red Bull Skateshot Barcelona and Skateshot Istanbul eventsHuman Resources, budget, mediation, press, video production

Blogging and writing for www.thetwistedoriginals.comLevi's blog about culture, art and special happenings.

Belgium Skateboard Championships and éS Masters of European SkateboardingProduction, sourcing and negotiation of corporate sponsors, budget, press