I’m a UGC and short-form video creator with strong on-camera presence and a natural storytelling style. I create authentic, brand-ready video content for apps, startups, travel brands and digital products, focusing on clarity, relatability, and engagement. Comfortable working from a brief or experimenting creatively, I deliver reliable, high-quality assets for social, product, and marketing use.…

Maria Petrenko

I’m a UGC and short-form video creator with strong on-camera presence and a natural storytelling style. I create authentic, brand-ready video content for apps, startups, travel brands and digital products, focusing on clarity, relatability, and engagement. Comfortable working from a brief or experimenting creatively, I deliver reliable, high-quality assets for social, product, and marketing use.…

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I’m a UGC and short-form video creator with strong on-camera presence and a natural storytelling style. I create authentic, brand-ready video content for apps, startups, travel brands and digital products, focusing on clarity, relatability, and engagement. Comfortable working from a brief or experimenting creatively, I deliver reliable, high-quality assets for social, product, and marketing use.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent

Work Experience

UGC & Short-Form Video Creator at Freelance
April 1, 2023 - Present
Created short-form, on-camera video content for digital platforms and social media. Delivered voice-to-camera videos, lifestyle clips, and storytelling-based content designed to feel natural, relatable, and brand-safe. Worked independently from concept to delivery, managing filming, re-recording, and iteration to meet project goals and timelines.
Content Creator · Video & Storytelling at Santorini Boutique Tour Operators
January 6, 2026 - November 30, 2025
Produced short-form video content explaining ideas, features, and experiences in a human, approachable way. Focused on clarity, pacing, and emotional connection rather than scripted promotion. Comfortable experimenting with format and adapting tone based on feedback and performance.
Independent Creative Contributor at Freelance
April 1, 2023 - Present
Managed self-directed creative work from idea generation to final delivery. Known for reliability, clear communication, and consistent output. Comfortable working with briefs, deadlines, and feedback while maintaining creative quality.

Education

Specialist in Philology and Multicultural Communication at National Technical University of Sevastopol
September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2012
A 5-year degree, between BA and Master's
Creative Technologist at GenAI.Works
March 1, 2025 - January 6, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet
    paper LinkedIn Content for Professional Storytelling

    Content Creator · Thoughtful Professional Content
    Personal Project · LinkedIn

    Created written and visual content on LinkedIn focused on storytelling, insight-sharing, and clear communication rather than corporate posting. Used personal experience and observation to make complex ideas approachable and engaging. Content designed to feel human, reflective, and credible while maintaining professional tone.

    Skills demonstrated:
    Story-driven content · Professional communication · Personal branding · Written storytelling · Platform-native content

    paper Instagram as a Storytelling & Booking System

    Content Creator · Social Storytelling & Conversion
    Personal Project · Instagram

    Built and managed a personal Instagram presence as a storytelling-first system rather than a traditional influencer account. Used short-form video, narrative captions, and visual consistency to guide viewers from curiosity to trust and action, including inquiries and bookings. Focused on human-centered storytelling, pacing, and clarity rather than trends or follower growth.

    Skills demonstrated:
    Short-form video · Narrative storytelling · Audience trust-building · Content-to-action flow · Consistent publishing

    paper UGC & Video Content for a Digital Product (Supercook)

    UGC Video Creator · Product Storytelling
    Supercook · Independent Project

    Ideated, co-edited and delivered short-form, on-camera video content exploring everyday use of a consumer digital product. Focused on natural, voice-to-camera storytelling that demonstrates product value through real-life scenarios rather than scripted promotion. Content emphasized clarity, relatability, and trust, making features easy to understand for everyday users.

    Skills demonstrated:
    UGC video creation · Product storytelling · Voice-to-camera · Feature explanation · Short-form content