Dynamic creative professional with expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, communication, photography, and design. Based in Madrid, seeking remote work and driven by effective teamwork and successful project outcomes. Collaborates with clients to create tailored images and videos for diverse needs. Uses Adobe tools to produce high-quality final products while operating on tight deadlines.…

Valerie Begg

Dynamic creative professional with expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, communication, photography, and design. Based in Madrid, seeking remote work and driven by effective teamwork and successful project outcomes. Collaborates with clients to create tailored images and videos for diverse needs. Uses Adobe tools to produce high-quality final products while operating on tight deadlines.…

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Dynamic creative professional with expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, communication, photography, and design. Based in Madrid, seeking remote work and driven by effective teamwork and successful project outcomes.

Collaborates with clients to create tailored images and videos for diverse needs. Uses Adobe tools to produce high-quality final products while operating on tight deadlines.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

English Language Assistant
January 1, 2026 - Present
Created English lessons for group ages 12–18. Gained intercultural communication skills and broadened worldview through supporting language learning in a school setting.
Freelance Photographer & Video Editor
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance role focused on producing tailored photo and video content. Edited photos and video using Adobe platforms to deliver high-quality final products for client needs, while meeting tight deadlines through efficient workflows and problem-solving.
Freelance Photographer, Video Photographer, Editor, and Creative Marketer at Self-employed
January 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated with clients to develop high-quality images and videos tailored to diverse needs.
Freelance Photographer, Videographer, Editor, and Creative Marketer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated with clients to develop high-quality images and videos tailored to diverse needs.
Research Assistant at UCSB Department of Communication
April 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Co-conducted studies and data collection to help further the field of Communication Sciences’ understanding of the impacts of computer mediation on interpersonal communication.
Research Assistant at UC Santa Barbara, Department of Communication
April 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Worked to conduct scholarly research alongside Professor Amy Gonzalez, PhD, assisting in studies and data collection to help advance the field of Communication Science’s understanding of the impacts of computer mediation on interpersonal communication.
Photographer and Graphic Designer at WORD Magazine
March 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Worked as part of a creative team to help create a visually compelling magazine issue. Took photos and designed layouts for magazine spreads.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication at University of California, Santa Barbara
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
BA Communications at University of California, Santa Barbara
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
Study Abroad: Film, Photography, and Art History at University of California, Santa Barbara – Paris and Rome
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
Master in Creativity and Design Leadership at ELISAVA School of Design
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2027
Bachelor/Undergraduate degree (field: Communication Skills) at University of California, Santa Barbara
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe Digital Marketing Certificate
March 1, 2026 - March 17, 2026
Featured Artist - Art, Design, and Architecture Museum UCSB Santa Barbara
June 1, 2024 - March 17, 2026
Adobe Digital Marketing Certificate
March 1, 2026 - April 7, 2026
Adobe Digital Marketing Certificate
March 1, 2026 - July 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education