I’m a creative producer, DJ, and cultural strategist with a decade of experience at the intersection of art, advocacy, and community. My work bridges culture and brand storytelling through events, digital media, and partnerships that celebrate creativity and social impact.

Carina Reyes

I’m a creative producer, DJ, and cultural strategist with a decade of experience at the intersection of art, advocacy, and community. My work bridges culture and brand storytelling through events, digital media, and partnerships that celebrate creativity and social impact.

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I’m a creative producer, DJ, and cultural strategist with a decade of experience at the intersection of art, advocacy, and community. My work bridges culture and brand storytelling through events, digital media, and partnerships that celebrate creativity and social impact.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Event & Digital Media Producer at Defend Puerto Rico
September 30, 2024 - November 15, 2025
Conceptualized and produced programming for the Dia Puerto Rico Cultural 7-Week Residency; scouted and booked DJs, musicians, and speakers; managed artist agreements, budgets and riders; sourced and assembled the sound system; oversaw event logistics including vendors, sound checks, RSVPs, and promotional assets to ensure seamless weekly activations; integrated organizational branding into final outputs and culture-centered storytelling.
Video Producer at Machete Lab
February 28, 2025 - February 28, 2025
Produced a series of branded video profiles highlighting fellows of Defend Puerto Rico's creative incubator program; managed pre-production, production, and post-production including story development, interviews, scheduling, filming, editing, and delivery of content for digital distribution; integrated organizational branding into outputs to strengthen online presence and cultural storytelling.
Communications and Development Coordinator at We Testify
October 18, 2022 - March 20, 2024
Oversee multi-channel branded communications campaigns; manage calendars, newsletters, and press releases using tools like Meltwater and Asana; coordinate across departments and with storytellers to deliver campaign content aligned with organizational goals; develop branded outputs and messaging; support fundraising and development efforts.
Communications and Development Coordinator at We Testify
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Oversaw multi-channel branded communications campaigns; managed calendars, newsletters, and press releases using Meltwater and Asana; coordinated across departments and with storytellers to deliver content aligned with organizational goals; collected and analyzed engagement data and drafted reports for leadership and funders; created branded assets and promotional material; supported event logistics including sound checks, vendor coordination, RSVPs, and promotional assets to ensure smooth weekly activations.
Video Producer / Brand Campaign Lead at We Testify
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Produced a series of branded video profiles highlighting fellows of Machete Lab's creative incubator program. Managed pre-production, production, and post-production: story development, interviews, scheduling, filming, editing, and delivery of content for digital distribution. Integrated organizational branding into outputs, strengthened online presence and cultural storytelling. Wrote content for press releases and pitch decks; scouted venues and vendors; secured partnerships with artists and media outlets to extend message reach across platforms.

Education

BA in Latina American Studies at University of California, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
AA in Liberal Arts & Social Sciences at Santa Monica College
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
Latina American Studies at University of California, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences at Santa Monica College
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Other
    uniE608 Promotional Video
    Conceptualized, filmed and edited a short promo for Cita's release of single, "Un Ratito" which was also used to promote a listening party.
    uniE608 Machete Labs Profile Videos
    Commissioned a 5-part series for Puerto Rico media incubator project. Was responsible for creating production schedule, interviewing and filming fellows, editing final videos.