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From filming and producing, to editing, sound design, and motion, I've been fortunate to work across a large array of genres. My work, some featured here, has won awards, and been used for many brands and their social media. I'm known for my fast editing skills, dedication, and creative leadership. I also lived in Colombia for 5 years so am fluent in Spanish if that helps since the event happened in Spain.…From filming and producing, to editing, sound design, and motion, I've been fortunate to work across a large array of genres. My work, some featured here, has won awards, and been used for many brands and their social media. I'm known for my fast editing skills, dedication, and creative leadership. I also lived in Colombia for 5 years so am fluent in Spanish if that helps since the event happened in Spain.

Rajiv Smith-Mahabir

Post-Production, Video Editor, Director of Photography, +3

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From filming and producing, to editing, sound design, and motion, I've been fortunate to work across a large array of genres. My work, some featured here, has won awards, and been used for many brands and their social media. I'm known for my fast editing skills, dedication, and creative leadership. I also lived in Colombia for 5 years so am fluent in Spanish if that helps since the event happened in Spain.…From filming and producing, to editing, sound design, and motion, I've been fortunate to work across a large array of genres. My work, some featured here, has won awards, and been used for many brands and their social media. I'm known for my fast editing skills, dedication, and creative leadership. I also lived in Colombia for 5 years so am fluent in Spanish if that helps since the event happened in Spain.

Available to hire

From filming and producing, to editing, sound design, and motion, I’ve been fortunate to work across a large array of genres. My work, some featured here, has won awards, and been used for many brands and their social media. I’m known for my fast editing skills, dedication, and creative leadership. I also lived in Colombia for 5 years so am fluent in Spanish if that helps since the event happened in Spain.

Skills

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Adobe Photoshop

Dropbox

Experience Level

Adobe After Effects

Expert

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Portuguese

Intermediate

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Post-Production at Movement Strategy

October 1, 2019 - April 1, 2026

Concepting, scripting, and editing content for social media pages of brands including Netflix, HBO Max, Amazon, Bravo, and Paramount. Leading the post-production department (5 editors) in delegating assignments, tracking assets/footage, and approving all video content before delivery to clients.

Editor/DP at LADrones

May 1, 2013 - Present

Shooting, editing, and producing videos for clients such as Pepsi, A Great Big Story, UCLA, Sinai Akiba Academy, Vertical Blue, and Blue Element.

Lead Editor at Mohawk Digital / MoPro.com

September 1, 2008 - May 1, 2013

Oversaw the video department and equipment, scheduled editors to meet project deadlines, and acted as intermediary with other departments. Shot, produced, and edited video pieces for external vendors including VEVO, Reebok, Hyatt, and Nike, plus short features covering restaurants, shopping, and nightlife in major cities worldwide.

Lead Editor at Mohawk Digital/MoPro.com

September 1, 2008 - May 1, 2013

Oversaw the video department and equipment, scheduled editors to meet project deadlines, and acted as intermediary with other departments. Shot, produced, and edited video pieces for external vendors such as VEVO, Reebok, Hyatt, and Nike, as well as features on restaurants, shopping, and nightlife worldwide.

Post Production Assistant at Big Brother 9/10

February 1, 2008 - July 1, 2008

Digitized, dubbed, and delivered show tapes for broadcast. Oversaw the change of show graphics with Design on the Fly. Maintained post facility and edit bays, scheduled editors, and performed general office/PA duties.

Lead Digital Imaging Assistant at USC Digital Imaging Lab

January 1, 2005 - December 1, 2007

Conducted hands-on training of digitization processes to incoming student assistants and quality control of student work. Digitized, post-processed, and assisted in QA of converting rare materials to digital format.