Hi, I’m Derek Huynh, a Content Creator and Visual Storyteller with 7+ years in startups and 4+ years freelancing. I deliver high-performance photography, videography, and social-media content for brands, startups, and influencers. I thrive in creative direction, shooting, editing, and end-to-end campaigns. I’ve grown brand audiences, boosted engagement, and produced tailored content across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and paid ads by collaborating closely with founders, marketing teams, PR, and talent.…

Derek Huynh

Hi, I’m Derek Huynh, a Content Creator and Visual Storyteller with 7+ years in startups and 4+ years freelancing. I deliver high-performance photography, videography, and social-media content for brands, startups, and influencers. I thrive in creative direction, shooting, editing, and end-to-end campaigns. I’ve grown brand audiences, boosted engagement, and produced tailored content across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and paid ads by collaborating closely with founders, marketing teams, PR, and talent.…

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Hi, I’m Derek Huynh, a Content Creator and Visual Storyteller with 7+ years in startups and 4+ years freelancing. I deliver high-performance photography, videography, and social-media content for brands, startups, and influencers. I thrive in creative direction, shooting, editing, and end-to-end campaigns.

I’ve grown brand audiences, boosted engagement, and produced tailored content across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and paid ads by collaborating closely with founders, marketing teams, PR, and talent.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Content Creator / Photographer & Social Media Manager at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Produced branded photo and video content for social media, YouTube, organic content, paid ads (Meta, Google, Facebook Ads) and websites. Planned and executed shoots including creative direction, lighting, styling, and editing. Created content for product, lifestyle, e-commerce, and personal brand campaigns. Built content calendars and delivered consistent content, on-brand output across platforms. Collaborated with founders, marketing teams, PR, and talent.
Head of Content & Production at LK B Jewellers
April 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Owned end-to-end content strategy across Instagram, TikTok, website, and campaigns. Directed photography & videography for product launches, brand campaigns, and social content. Scaled Instagram community by +120,000 followers through platform-optimized content. Managed analytics, content scheduling, and performance optimization. Worked closely with influencers, creators, and PR to grow brand visibility. Managing media teams on shoot days, post production, and workflows.
Content Creator / Social Media Manager at Thrive Health
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2022
Created photo & video content for paid ads, social media, email marketing, and website. Supported brand campaigns and content launches. Helped shape visual brand direction for health & wellness audiences.
Customer Experience Lead at Thrive Health
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Led and trained CX team in a high-growth startup. Built customer feedback loops to inform product and marketing improvements.
Digital Marketing Apprentice at Thrive Health
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Managed influencer partnerships and digital campaigns. Worked on SEO, analytics, and content performance tracking. Achieved Level 3 Digital Marketing Apprenticeship – Distinction.
Content Creator / Photographer & Videographer & Social Media Manager (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Produced branded photo and video content for social media, YouTube, organic content, paid ads (Meta, Google, Facebook ads) and websites. Planned and executed shoots including creative direction, lighting, styling, and editing. Created content for product, lifestyle, e-commerce, and personal-brand campaigns. Built content calendars and delivered consistent, on-brand output across platforms. Collaborated with founders, marketing teams, PR, and talent; managed shoot days and post-production workflows.
Head of Content & Production at LKB Jewellers (UK)
April 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Owned end-to-end content strategy across Instagram, TikTok, website, and campaigns. Directed photography & videography for product launches, brand campaigns, and social content. Scaled Instagram community by +120,000 followers through platform-optimized content. Managed analytics, content scheduling, and performance optimization. Worked closely with influencers, creators, PR and talent; led a media team on shoot days.
Content Creator / Social Media Manager at Thriva Health
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2022
Created photo and video content for paid ads, social media, email marketing, and websites. Supported brand campaigns and content launches. Helped shape visual brand direction for health & wellness audiences.
Customer Experience Lead
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Led and trained CX team in a high-growth startup. Built customer feedback loops to inform product and marketing improvements.
Digital Marketing Apprentice at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Completed Level 3 Digital Marketing Apprenticeship, gaining hands-on experience in influencer partnerships, SEO, analytics, and digital campaigns.

Education

Level 3 Digital Marketing Apprenticeship at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Level 3 Digital Marketing Apprenticeship (Distinction) at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Level 3 Digital Marketing Apprenticeship
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Level 3 Digital Marketing Apprenticeship (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - June 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Healthcare, Professional Services, Software & Internet

Skills

Experience Level