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Media and arts professional with hands-on experience planning, filming, and editing photo/video content for social media and campaigns. Skilled in end-to-end production—from concept and shot planning through post-production—using professional camera, lighting, and editing tools to create engaging visual storytelling.
Known for strong attention to detail, pacing, and brand-consistent creative output, Manuka works well in fast-paced teams and adapts quickly to new tools and trends. Now based in New Zealand, seeking full-time work in arts and media to contribute creative expertise, collaborative energy, and reliable production skills.
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Work Experience
Video production assistant at OculusLK
June 30, 2023 - July 22, 2025Edited and created education-focused videos, incorporating storyboarding, captions, and graphic elements. Collaborated with clients to define project scope and set video goals. Managed timelines, deadlines, and budgets. Scheduled appointments and locations for video shoots. Communicated with production teams to determine daily highlight needs, created basic motion graphics to enhance video content, organized and managed video files, tracked documents, and efficiently handed off edits.
Video production assistant at OculusLK Colombo / Auto Group related team
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023Assist with product photography and videography for marketing campaigns. Support lighting and camera setups and help with shoot planning and storyboards. Edit photo and video content to improve visual quality and consistency; organise shoot locations and help manage production timelines. Optimise content for web and social media platforms.
Video Production Assistant at OculusLK Colombo / Automall SLSocial Media Content Creator (as listed)
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023Assisted with product photography and videography for marketing campaigns, supporting lighting and camera setups and assisting with shoot planning and storyboards. Edited photos and videos to improve visual quality and consistency and optimised content for web and social media platforms. Organised shoot locations and helped manage production timelines.
Video production assistant at Autogroup International OculusLK
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023Assisted with product photography and videography for marketing campaigns. Supported lighting and camera setups and assisted with shoot planning and storyboards. Edited photo and video content for quality and consistency, organised shoot locations, managed production timelines, and optimised content for web and social media platforms.
Social media content creator at Automall SL
December 31, 2022 - July 22, 2025Planned and executed video shoots for commercials, promos, and events, including content for YouTube vehicle reviews. Operated cameras, gimbals, lighting, and audio equipment to capture high-quality footage. Collaborated with clients to meet project goals and create engaging content. Organized pre-production meetings to finalize shot lists, locations, and gear. Edited videos in Adobe Premiere Pro using effects, transitions, and sound design. Managed timelines ensuring all projects were delivered on schedule.
Social Media Content Creator Intern / Video Editor at SLSocial Media Content Creator Intern
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022Create and support digital content production workflows, including editing video material and producing social-media-optimised outputs for platforms.
Social Media Content Creator Intern at SLSocial Media Content Creator Intern
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022Edited and produced platform-focused content for social media using video editing tools.
Social Media Content Creator Intern / Video Editor Intern at Automall (as listed) / SLSocial Media Content Creator (as listed)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022Produced and edited video content for social media using Adobe Premiere Pro with effects, transitions, and sound design. Created YouTube vehicle review content featuring Japanese, exotic, and American cars, operating cameras, gimbals, lighting, and audio to capture high-quality footage. Supported pre-production planning including shot lists, locations, and equipment, and ensured delivery on schedule by managing timelines.
Social Media Content Creator Intern / Video Editor at SLSocial Media Content Creator Intern (Automall SLS)
January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022Plan and execute video shoots for commercials, promotions, and events. Create YouTube vehicle review content featuring Japanese, exotic, and American cars. Operate cameras, gimbals, lighting, and audio equipment to capture high-quality footage. Collaborate with clients to meet project goals and deliver engaging content. Edit videos using Adobe Premiere Pro including effects, transitions, and sound design; manage timelines to deliver on schedule.
Video Editor (Social Media Content Creator Intern) at SLSocial Media Content Creator Intern / Autogroup-related internship context (colombo)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022Create and execute content plans for social media. Edit and produce video content for platform delivery.
Intern Video Editor at Shine Photography Studio
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020As an intern at Shine Photography Studio, I assisted in editing various projects, contributing to the final production pieces through video editing skills and creative input.
Intern video editor at Shine Photography Studio
December 31, 2020 - July 22, 2025Started as a trainee editor refining video editing skills, then expanded expertise by learning wedding films and cinematography. Supported videography and cinematography projects in the wedding photography sector.
Video Editor (assistant) at Shine Photography Studio
June 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Edit wedding photos and videos under senior guidance to develop post-production skills. Assist with filming and editing workflows to meet client deadlines and support wedding film storytelling and basic cinematography techniques.
Video Editor at Shine Photography Studio
June 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Edited wedding photos and videos under senior guidance. Supported filming and editing workflows to meet client deadlines and build post-production storytelling skills.
Video Editor (Trainee) at Shine Photography Studio
June 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Began career as a trainee editor in a wedding photography and videography studio. Edited wedding photos and videos under senior guidance to develop post-production skills. Supported filming and editing workflows to meet client deadlines, learning wedding film storytelling and basic cinematography techniques.
Video Editor (Weddings) - Trainee at Shine Photography Studio
June 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020Began career as a trainee video editor in a wedding photography and videography studio. Edit wedding photos and videos under senior guidance to develop post-production skills. Support filming and editing workflows to meet client deadlines; learn wedding film storytelling and basic cinematography techniques.
Assistant / Video production assistant (Automotive/marketing content support) at Shine Photography Studio Colombo
June 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Operate as a video editing and production support role in a studio environment, contributing to wedding and promotional content workflows under senior guidance.
Multimedia / Production Assistant (Student role) at NSBM Green University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020Planned and executed video shoots for commercials, promotions, and events; created YouTube vehicle review content and operated camera, gimbal, lighting, and audio equipment to capture high-quality footage. Edited videos using Adobe Premiere Pro with effects, transitions, and sound design.
at NSBM Green University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020Trainee Video Editor at NSBM Green University (work integrated training context shown in resume)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Begin career as a trainee video editor in a wedding photography and videography studio. Edit wedding photos and videos under senior guidance to develop post-production skills. Learn wedding film storytelling and basic cinematography techniques. Support filming and editing workflows to meet client deadlines.
Education
BSc in Multimedia at NSBM Green University, Colombo, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020GCE Advanced Level at Ananda College, Colombo, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017BSc in Multimedia at NSBM Green University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018GCE Advanced Level at Ananda College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017BSc in Multimedia (NZQF Level 7 equivalent) at NSBM Green University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020BSc in Multimedia (NZQF Level 7 equivalent) at NSBM Green University
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020BSc in Multimedia (NZQF Level 7 equivalent) at NSBM Green University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020GCE Advanced Level (NZ Level 3 equivalent) at Ananda College
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2026GCE Ordinary Level (NZ Level 1–2 equivalent) at Ananda College
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2026BSc in Multimedia (NZQF Level 7 equivalent) at NSBM Green University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020Qualifications
Bsc Multimedia
October 28, 2017 - December 14, 2020Camera Operation
January 1, 2017 - August 25, 2026Drone Operation
January 1, 2017 - August 25, 2026Video Editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve)
January 1, 2017 - August 25, 2026Colour Grading (DaVinci Resolve)
January 1, 2017 - August 25, 2026BSc in Multimedia - NZQF Level 7 equivalent
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020Camera Operation (mirrorless/DSLR, Blackmagic) - professional shooting experience
January 1, 2017 - August 25, 2026Drone Operation (DJI) - aerial photography and videography
January 1, 2017 - August 25, 2026Camera Operation (mirrorless/DSLR and Blackmagic camera operation)
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2026Drone Operation (DJI aerial photography/videography)
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2026Adobe Editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve) + Colour Grading
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Consumer Goods
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