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I'm Efren, a UGC & short-form video editor based in the Philippines. I cut scroll-stopping TikTok, Reels and Shorts for DTC brands and creators — sharp first-3-second hooks, native pacing, and UGC ads built to convert.…

EFREN A. VEGA III

Video Editor, Content Creator, Copywriter, +4

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I'm Efren, a UGC & short-form video editor based in the Philippines. I cut scroll-stopping TikTok, Reels and Shorts for DTC brands and creators — sharp first-3-second hooks, native pacing, and UGC ads built to convert.…

Available to hire

I’m Efren, a UGC
& short-form video editor based
in the Philippines.
I cut scroll-stopping TikTok, Reels and Shorts for DTC brands and creators — sharp first-3-second hooks, native pacing, and UGC ads built to convert.

Skills

Experience Level

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Intermediate

Language

English

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Work Experience

Remote Freelance Video Editor & Content Creator

March 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026

Edited short-form videos for TikTok and Instagram Reels; crafted scroll-stopping first-3-second hooks to maximize watch time; produced UGC-style ads, testimonial clips, and lifestyle videos for direct-response campaigns; wrote and tested multiple hook variations to optimize click-through and conversion performance; added captions, transitions, music, and on-screen text effects to elevate footage; repurposed creator content into marketing assets across formats; collaborated with clients remotely and iterated on creative direction; used AI tools (ChatGPT, Midjourney) to generate concepts and scripts.

Sales in Charge

August 1, 2025 - Present

Managed performance-driven sales communications in a remote setting; developed understanding of persuasion, customer psychology, and messaging that converts.

Sales in Charge

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019

Executed in-store sales campaigns and display merchandising; built intuition for how visual storytelling and presentation influence buyer decisions; achieved sales targets through customer relationship management and strategic upselling.

Service Adviser

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Customer-facing communication, managing expectations and delivering updates under pressure; translates directly to client collaboration on fast-turnaround creative projects.

Video Editor & Content Creator at Freelance / Self-employed

March 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026

Edit short-form videos for TikTok and Instagram Reels, crafting scroll-stopping hooks in the first 3 seconds to maximize watch time and engagement. Produce UGC-style ads, testimonial clips, and lifestyle videos tailored for direct response social media campaigns. Write and test multiple hook variations per video to optimize click-through and conversion performance. Add captions, transitions, music, and on-screen text effects to elevate raw footage into polished, platform-ready content. Repurpose creator content and raw UGC into high-performing marketing assets across multiple formats. Collaborate with clients remotely, incorporating feedback quickly and iterating on creative direction. Use AI tools (ChatGPT, Midjourney) to generate concepts, scripts, and visual ideas for ad creatives.

Sales in Charge at Remote Clients / Self-employed

August 1, 2025 - Present

Managed performance-driven sales communication in a remote setting, developing sharp understanding of persuasion, customer psychology, and what messaging converts.

Sales in Charge at In-store Sales Campaigns

January 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019

Video Editor & Content Creator at Freelance / Subcontractor

March 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026

Remote freelance role editing short-form videos for TikTok and Instagram Reels, crafting scroll-stopping hooks within the first 3 seconds to maximize watch time and engagement. Produced UGC-style ads, testimonial clips, and lifestyle videos for direct-response social campaigns. Wrote and tested multiple hook variations per video to optimize click-through and conversions. Added captions, transitions, music, and on-screen text effects to elevate raw footage into polished, platform-ready content. Repurposed creator content and raw UGC into high-performing marketing assets across formats. Collaborated with clients remotely, incorporating feedback quickly and iterating on creative direction. Used AI tools (ChatGPT, Midjourney) to generate concepts, scripts, and visual ideas for ad creatives.