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Geraldo Calvo Castaneda

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Available to hire

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Visual Lead at National Government of Peru
February 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Responsible for institutional communications strategy and audiovisual production. Led end-to-end development of visual content (scripting, directing, filming, editing, color grading) for protection, education, and community development programs. Produced stories, interviews, and bilingual videos for local and international audiences. Designed visual campaigns, impact-driven narratives, and fundraising media. Directed institutional webinars featuring leaders in business, education, and sustainability. Ensured strict compliance with child protection and ethical communication guidelines.
Videographer (Volunteer) at Startup Grind Peru
September 1, 2022 - Present
Produced audiovisual content for events, interviews, and digital campaigns. Filmed and edited interviews with business leaders, policymakers, and subject-matter experts. Managed the content calendar and led the operational activities of the audiovisual team. Achievements include significantly increased digital visibility on Instagram and TikTok and content featured on official channels of Startup Grind Conference (UTEC).
Community Manager at Pharmaris Peru
February 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023
Managed social media for multiple brands within the company’s portfolio. Oversaw content creation, customer communications, and coordination with legal and technical teams to ensure accurate and responsible messaging. Achievements include effectively resolving critical customer inquiries while maintaining a strong digital reputation and supporting sales processes through direct interactions on social media.
Research Assistant at Universidad de Lima – IDC
May 1, 2019 - November 1, 2020
Supported academic research on political discourse in digital environments. Conducted data collection, analysis, and systematization; performed researcher interviews; contributed to the experimental phase of the study. Achievements include contributing to the development of the academic paper 'Populism on Social Media' and organizing synthesized datasets for final conclusions and research insights.
Head of Institutional Communications at Kids Alive Peru / Kids Alive International
July 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Responsible for institutional communications strategy and audio visual production. Led end-to-end development of visual content (scripting, directing, filming, editing, color grading) for protection, education, and community development programs. Produced stories, interviews, and bilingual videos for local and international audiences. Designed visual campaigns and impact-driven narratives to engage donors and stakeholders. Directed institutional web content featuring leaders in business, education, and sustainability. Developed content for major campaigns such as Solidarity Plates, Children's Day Mini Telethon, and women's empowerment programs. Elevated the organization's audiovisual identity through ethical, narrative, and cinematic standards.
Audio Visual Lead at Unknown Organization
February 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Produced audio visual content for national events and social media. Filmed and edited interviews with business leaders, policymakers, and subject-matter experts. Managed the content calendar and led the operational activities of the audiovisual team.
Research Assistant at University of Lima
May 1, 2019 - November 1, 2020
Supported academic research on political discourse in digital environments. Conducted data collection, analysis, and systematization; performed researcher interviews; contributed to the experimental phase of the study.
Content Producer / Social Media Manager at Startup Grind Peru
September 1, 2022 - Present
Produced visual content for events, interviews, and digital campaigns. Achievements: increased Instagram engagement by 50%; created video materials featured on official channels of Startup Grind Conference (UTEC).

Education

Bachelor in Communication at Universidad de Lima
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
Film & Communications Courses at ECRAN / DaVinci Resolve / IPAD Workshop
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
Bachelor in Communication at University of Lima
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Color Grading with DaVinci Resolve at ECRAN
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Cinematographic Lighting & Cinematography Workshop at ECRAN
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025

Qualifications

Color Grading with DaVinci Resolve
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
Cinematographic Lighting & Cinematography Workshop
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
Color Grading with DaVinci Resolve
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Cinematographic Lighting & Cinematography Workshop
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
DaVinci Resolve Studio
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services