Maria Petrenko

Available to hire

I’m a UGC and short-form video creator with strong on-camera presence and a natural storytelling style.

About

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.

  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • RussianFluent
  • Greek, ModernFluent

Industry experience

  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Software & Internet

Projects · 3

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

  • Social Media Freelancer
  • Social Media Manager

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

  • Digital Marketer
  • Growth Marketer

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

Work experience

Content Creator · Video & Storytelling · Santorini Boutique Tour OperatorsJan 2026 – Nov 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 · FreelanceApr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

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.

UGC & Short-Form Video Creator · FreelanceApr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

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.

Education

Specialist in Philology and Multicultural Communication · National Technical University of Sevastopol2007 – 2012

A 5-year degree, between BA and Master's

Creative Technologist · GenAI.Works2025 – 2026

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