Creative development and cultural production professional with experience spanning event operations, creative storytelling, branded content, and social impact projects. I collaborate closely with founders and high-profile clients to build visual languages, manage end-to-end content pipelines, and deliver culturally grounded communications across media, arts, and NGO ecosystems. I’m passionate about relational creative work that strengthens diasporic communities, supports sustainable cultural ecosystems, and elevates underrepresented stories. My background blends communications, community relations, research-led content creation, and hands-on event logistics to ensure work is both impactful and operationally sound.…

SEAN PITTeR PATTERSON

Creative development and cultural production professional with experience spanning event operations, creative storytelling, branded content, and social impact projects. I collaborate closely with founders and high-profile clients to build visual languages, manage end-to-end content pipelines, and deliver culturally grounded communications across media, arts, and NGO ecosystems. I’m passionate about relational creative work that strengthens diasporic communities, supports sustainable cultural ecosystems, and elevates underrepresented stories. My background blends communications, community relations, research-led content creation, and hands-on event logistics to ensure work is both impactful and operationally sound.…

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Creative development and cultural production professional with experience spanning event operations, creative storytelling, branded content, and social impact projects. I collaborate closely with founders and high-profile clients to build visual languages, manage end-to-end content pipelines, and deliver culturally grounded communications across media, arts, and NGO ecosystems.

I’m passionate about relational creative work that strengthens diasporic communities, supports sustainable cultural ecosystems, and elevates underrepresented stories. My background blends communications, community relations, research-led content creation, and hands-on event logistics to ensure work is both impactful and operationally sound.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Portuguese
Beginner

Work Experience

Creative Development / Cultural Producer at Fábrica Braço de Prata X The Jerk Bowl (Um Encontro do Caribe, creative development)
June 1, 2026 - Present
Creative development for the first edition of “Um Encontro Do Caribe”; collaborative fundraising event for Fábrica Braço de Prata and the Afro-Caribbean community in Lisbon. Crafted visual language and promotional graphics for the event.
Content Producer / Communications Specialist (Freelance) at United Nations (OHCHR)
December 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Creative building finishes for UN projects. Provided creative/content support aligned with production needs during the contract period.
Video Editor / Content Editor / Project Operations at Noodle Creative Studios
October 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026
Creative storytelling for social impact brands (Global Citizen, DAVOS, Gavi Vaccine Alliance). Studio operations, asset organization, and workflow management; liaised closely with the founder and high-profile clients to ensure production continuity and delivery.
Event Operations Coordinator at Black Cat Cinema
May 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
On-site event operations for an open-air cinema event featuring cultural landmarks across Lisbon. Trained new team members in event logistics and supported content production and communications.
Entertainment Journalist / Festival Content Producer (Series) at Great Pacific Media (Fest: Season 1)
April 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Social media coverage for festival panels, live performances, red carpet, and competitions. Served as artist liaison and festival stage crew; coordinated on-site entertainment coverage and related content needs.
Creative Building Finishes at United Nations (WIPO)
November 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Creative/content support for WIPO-related initiatives.
Operations / Communications Support at KDD Drones Ltd
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Operational support for drone-related workstreams.
Artist Liaison / Festival Stage Crew at Shambala Music Festival
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
On-site event logistics and operations for a grassroots music festival in the UK.
Entertainment Journalist at Walk The Talk Babe Podcast
January 1, 2024 - Present
Interview podcast content for “Walk The Talk Babe”.
Research and Guest Coordination (Podcast Guest Research/Coordination) at Omnifilm (Entertainment, “Movement Living”)
October 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Researched and coordinated podcast guests across North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Africa. Interviewed creatives across film, television, music, and fashion.
Story Editor / Content Producer at Great Pacific Media (Style’d on HGTV)
August 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Coordinated with sponsors, production, post-production editors, and writing teams. Provided directed editing support for showrunners, writers, and producers.
Junior Story Editor at Omnifilm (MoveMent Living Magazine)
June 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Developed original social media content with marketing/content manager. Researched new programs, acquisitions, and brand collaborators; produced interview articles with community members for the Movement Living Magazine.
Content Producer at Women Walk Together
February 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Contributed to content for a community initiative during the project window.
Content Producer at Mandela Mile
May 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Supported content production for a cultural/community event.
Creative / Branded Content Producer at BeVisible.swiss
May 1, 2018 - July 1, 2022
Produced Swiss-Jamaican cultural, narrative, and branded content. Supported community- and arts-led storytelling with a focus on culturally resonant deliverables.
Junior Production Assistant / Creative Writing Support at University of British Columbia (BFaF Film Production / Creative Writing)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Supported film production and creative writing activities as part of coursework and practical involvement.
Showrunner’s Assistant / Cast Assistant at An African City Ltd., “The Republic” (Television Series)
June 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016
Assisted with script and call sheets supporting showrunner/director Nicole Amarteifio. Coordinated set operations including props and transport-related logistics, and handled actors on set during shoots.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of British Columbia
September 4, 2017 - June 9, 2021
Major in Film Production, Minor in Creative Writing
Diploma at New York University
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2024
Modern Journalism Program
Modern Journalism Certification at University of British Columbia
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Modern Journalism Certification at New York University (NYU) x Rolling Stones
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

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Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Non-Profit Organization

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