Stephen Rhuleste

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Work Experience

Camera Operator & Lighting Technician at Cosmetic FX
March 1, 2025 - September 4, 2025
Assisted in the creation of a professional makeup tutorial by ensuring effective lighting and video quality. Operated camera equipment during recording to secure smooth and high-quality footage. Supported the setup of professional studio lighting to achieve the desired aesthetic and highlight key details on the subject.
Video Editor & Camera Operator at Ajax Budokan Judo Club
December 1, 2024 - September 4, 2025
Assisted in producing the judo club's first promotional video for its website to boost audience engagement and increase online visibility. Edited footage to create a promotional video that combined interview responses and B-roll of judo sessions to effectively highlight the organization’s mission and activities. Conducted interviews with key club members, capturing compelling content for storytelling. Managed lighting setup for interviews to ensure optimal visual quality and consistency across shots.
Filmmaker & Teaching Assistant at Faculty of Media, Durham College
November 1, 2024 - September 4, 2025
Traveled abroad to Guatemala, teaching students basic camera techniques and storytelling through media. Led lessons on shooting techniques, various shot types, and guided students through hands-on practice. Collaborated with students to produce their own short films, providing support with direction, filming, and editing.
Photo & Video Assistant at Durham College
May 1, 2025 - September 4, 2025
Edited videos for social media platforms, highlighting upcoming events and campus activities. Captured high-quality photos at college events, ensuring key moments were documented for promotional use. Collaborated with multiple departments to ensure video and photo content aligned with overall branding and messaging. Assisted in planning and executing visual content that aligned with the college’s branding and marketing strategy.
Kitchen Staff at Cineplex
January 1, 2025 - September 4, 2025
Maintained speed and consistency in a high-volume kitchen environment. Collaborated with team members to manage food preparation and meet service deadlines. Handled inventory restocking and supply checks to maintain daily operational flow. Responsible for inventory management by recording and measuring unused food portions.
Camera Operator & Lighting Technician at Cosmetic FX
March 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Produced a professional makeup tutorial video highlighting cosmetic techniques; implemented a three-point studio lighting setup to enhance visibility of the subject and makeup artist; operated DSLR equipment to capture high-quality footage; edited and enhanced footage in Adobe After Effects with visual effects to match the video’s theme.
Video Editor & Camera Operator at Ajax Budokan Judo Club
December 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Produced the client’s first promotional video for their website to increase online engagement; enhanced visual quality of interviews by setting up key and fill lighting for professional shots; edited footage in Adobe Premiere Pro, combining interview responses and b-roll of judo sessions; refined audio in Adobe Audition to ensure clarity and consistency throughout the video.
Film Maker & Teaching Assistant at Faculty of Media, Durham College
November 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Led media workshops and guided students in developing and producing their own short films from concept to completion; taught dynamic and static shot techniques; provided support with film direction, DSLR operation, and editing techniques using Final Cut Pro.
Photo & Video Assistant at Durham College
May 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Photographed college events, capturing key moments for promotional use; enhanced event photos in Lightroom through color grading, retouching and exposure adjustments; created engaging thumbnails in Photoshop, tailored to brand identity and platform algorithms; edited short-form videos in Premiere Pro, tailoring pacing and dynamic cuts for Instagram and TikTok; contributed to planning branded visual content aligned with the college’s marketing strategy.
Kitchen Staff at Cineplex
January 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Maintained speed and consistency in a high-volume kitchen environment; collaborated with team members to manage food preparation and meet service deadlines; handled inventory restocking and supply checks to maintain daily operational flow; responsible for inventory management by recording and measuring unused food portions.
Camera Operator & Lighting Technician at Cosmetic FX Video Tutorial
March 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Produced a professional makeup tutorial video, highlighting the process of cosmetic techniques. Implemented a three-point studio lighting setup to enhance visibility. Operated DSLR equipment to capture high-quality footage, emphasizing detail in the makeup process. Edited and enhanced footage in Adobe After Effects, adding visual effects to match the video’s theme.
Video Editor & Camera Operator at Ajax Budokan Judo Club
December 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Produced the client’s first promotional video for their website to increase online engagement. Enhanced visual quality of interviews by setting up key and fill lighting for professional shots. Edited footage in Adobe Premiere Pro, combining interview responses and b-roll of judo sessions. Refined audio in Adobe Audition to ensure clarity and consistency throughout the video.
Filmmaker & Teaching Assistant at Faculty of Media, Durham College
November 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Led media workshops in Guatemala on camera techniques and storytelling fundamentals. Guided students in developing and producing their own short films from concept to completion. Led lessons on dynamic and static shots, demonstrating equipment use including gimbals and tripods. Provided support with film direction, DSLR operation, and editing techniques using Final Cut Pro.
Photo & Video Assistant at Durham College
May 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Photographed college events, capturing key moments to be distributed for promotional use. Enhanced event photos in Lightroom through color grading, retouching and exposure adjustments. Created engaging thumbnails in Photoshop, tailored to brand identity and platform algorithms. Edited short-form videos in Premiere Pro, tailoring pacing and dynamic cuts for Instagram and TikTok. Contributed to planning branded visuals aligned to the college’s marketing strategy.
Kitchen Staff at Cineplex
January 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Maintained speed and consistency in a high-volume kitchen environment. Collaborated with team members to manage food preparation and meet service deadlines. Handled inventory re-stocking and supply checks to maintain daily operational flow. Responsible for inventory management by recording and measuring unused food portions.
Camera Operator & Lighting Technician at Cosmetic FX Video Tutorial
March 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Produced a professional makeup tutorial video, highlighting the process of cosmetic techniques; Implemented a three-point studio lighting setup to enhance visibility of the subject and makeup artist; Operated DSLR equipment to capture high-quality footage, emphasizing detail in the makeup process; Edited and enhanced footage in Adobe After Effects, adding visual effects to match the video’s theme.
Film Maker & Teaching Assistant at Faculty of Media, Durham College
November 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Led media workshops in Guatemala on camera techniques and storytelling fundamentals; Guided students in developing and producing their own short films from concept to completion; Led lessons on dynamic and static shots, demonstrating equipment use including gimbals and tripods; Provided support with film direction, DSLR operation, and editing techniques using Final Cut Pro
Photo & Video Assistant at Durham College
May 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Photographed college events, capturing key moments to be distributed for promotional use; Enhanced event photos in Lightroom through colour grading, retouching and exposure adjustments; Created engaging thumbnails in Photoshop tailored to brand identity and platform algorithms; Edited short-form videos in Premiere Pro, tailoring pacing and dynamic cuts for Instagram and TikTok; Contributed to planning branded visual content tailored to the college’s marketing strategy
Kitchen Staff at Cineplex
January 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Maintained speed and consistency in a high-volume kitchen environment; Collaborated with team members to manage food preparation and meet service deadlines; Handled inventory re-stocking and supply checks to maintain daily operational flow; Responsible for inventory management by recording and measuring unused food portions
Camera Operator & Lighting Technician at Cosmetic FX Video Tutorial
March 31, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Produced a professional makeup tutorial video, highlighting the process of cosmetic techniques; Implemented a three-point studio lighting setup to enhance visibility of the subject and makeup artist; Operated DSLR equipment to capture high-quality footage, emphasizing detail in the makeup process; Edited and enhanced footage in Adobe After Effects, adding visual effects to match the video’s theme
Video Editor & Camera Operator at Ajax Budokan Judo Club
December 31, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Produced the client’s first promotional video for their website to increase online engagement; Enhanced visual quality of interviews by setting up key and fill lighting for professional shots; Edited footage in Adobe Premiere Pro, combining interview responses and b-roll of judo sessions; Refined audio in Adobe Audition to ensure clarity and consistency throughout the video
Film Maker & Teaching Assistant at Faculty of Media, Durham College
November 30, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Led media workshops in Guatemala on camera techniques and storytelling fundamentals; Guided students in developing and producing their own short films from concept to completion; Led lessons on dynamic and static shots, demonstrating equipment use including gimbals and tripods; Provided support with film direction, DSLR operation, and editing techniques using Final Cut Pro
Photo & Video Assistant at Durham College
May 31, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Photographed college events, capturing key moments to be distributed for promotional use; Enhanced event photos in Lightroom through color grading, retouching and exposure adjustments; Created engaging thumbnails in Photoshop, tailored to branding identity and platform algorithms; Edited short-form videos in Premiere Pro, tailoring pacing and dynamic cuts for Instagram and TikTok; Contributed to planning branded visual content tailored to the college’s marketing strategy
Kitchen Staff at Cineplex
January 31, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Maintained speed and consistency in a high-volume kitchen environment; Collaborated with team members to manage food preparation and meet service deadlines; Handled inventory re-stocking and supply checks to maintain daily operational flow; Responsible for inventory management by recording and measuring unused food portions
Camera Operator & Lighting Technician at Cosmetic FX Video Tutorial
March 1, 2025 - September 28, 2025
Produced a professional makeup tutorial video, highlighting the process of cosmetic techniques. Implemented a three-point studio lighting setup to enhance visibility of the subject and makeup artist. Operated DSLR equipment to capture high-quality footage, emphasizing detail in the makeup process. Edited and enhanced footage in Adobe After Effects, adding visual effects to match the video’s theme.
Video Editor & Camera Operator at Ajax Budokan Judo Club
December 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Produced the client’s first promotional video for their website to increase online engagement. Enhanced visual quality of interviews by setting up key and fill lighting for professional shots. Edited footage in Adobe Premiere Pro, combining interview responses and B-roll of judo sessions. Refined audio in Adobe Audition to ensure clarity and consistency throughout the video.
Film Maker & Teaching Assistant at Faculty of Media, Durham College
November 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Led media workshops in Guatemala on camera techniques and storytelling fundamentals. Guided students in developing and producing their own short films from concept to completion. Led lessons on dynamic and static shots, demonstrating equipment use including gimbals and tripods. Provided support with film direction, DSLR operation, and editing techniques using Final Cut Pro.
Photo & Video Assistant at Durham College
May 1, 2025 - September 28, 2025
Photographed college events, capturing key moments to be distributed for promotional use. Enhanced event photos in Lightroom through color grading, retouching and exposure adjustments. Created engaging thumbnails in Photoshop, tailored to brand identity and platform algorithms. Edited short-form videos in Premiere Pro, tailoring pacing and dynamic cuts for Instagram and TikTok. Contributed to planning branded visual content tailored to the college’s marketing strategy.
Kitchen Staff at Cineplex
January 1, 2025 - September 28, 2025
Maintained speed and consistency in a high-volume kitchen environment; collaborated with team members to manage food preparation and meet service deadlines; handled inventory restocking and supply checks to maintain daily operational flow.

Education

Diploma in Media, Art and Design at Durham College
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025
Diploma at Durham College
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025
Diploma in Media, Art and Design at Durham College
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025
Diploma in Media, Art and Design at Durham College
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025
Diploma in Media, Art and Design at Durham College
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025
Diploma in Media, Art and Design at Durham College
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025

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Education, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services