I'm Monica Camia, a freelance graphic designer and video editor with a passion for turning ideas into captivating visuals. I specialize in crafting dynamic video ad campaigns, collaborating with brands to create visuals that resonate across Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. I also love streamlining workflows with AI tools like Adobe After Effects and other Creative Suite apps to deliver polished content on tight deadlines. I'm a lifelong animation enthusiast who turned childhood curiosity into a career. I tell stories through storyboarded visuals, character design, and frame-by-frame animation, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to build consistent branding and compelling narratives that hook audiences and drive engagement.…

Monica Camia

I'm Monica Camia, a freelance graphic designer and video editor with a passion for turning ideas into captivating visuals. I specialize in crafting dynamic video ad campaigns, collaborating with brands to create visuals that resonate across Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. I also love streamlining workflows with AI tools like Adobe After Effects and other Creative Suite apps to deliver polished content on tight deadlines. I'm a lifelong animation enthusiast who turned childhood curiosity into a career. I tell stories through storyboarded visuals, character design, and frame-by-frame animation, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to build consistent branding and compelling narratives that hook audiences and drive engagement.…

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I’m Monica Camia, a freelance graphic designer and video editor with a passion for turning ideas into captivating visuals. I specialize in crafting dynamic video ad campaigns, collaborating with brands to create visuals that resonate across Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. I also love streamlining workflows with AI tools like Adobe After Effects and other Creative Suite apps to deliver polished content on tight deadlines.

I’m a lifelong animation enthusiast who turned childhood curiosity into a career. I tell stories through storyboarded visuals, character design, and frame-by-frame animation, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to build consistent branding and compelling narratives that hook audiences and drive engagement.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor / Motion Graphic at Smartly.io (remote)
March 31, 2024 - August 16, 2025
Performed video editing and motion graphic tasks for Smartly.io remotely.
Freelance Photo & Video Editor at Upwork Clients (remote)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Completed various freelance photo and video editing projects for clients remotely.
Social Media Manager / Sales & Marketing Manager at Trade Blvd (hybrid)
April 30, 2021 - August 16, 2025
Managed Google Sheets tasks to update monthly calendars, creative assets, and reports. Handled 8 Shopify online stores and 8 Facebook pages marketing health and wellness products with daily budgets of $8,000 to $15,000 and ROI ranging between $800k to $1.5M in gross sales per store. Oversaw Google ad campaigns on Facebook and other social media platforms, created and updated graphics for social media accounts, requiring constant attention to detail and creativity resulting in increased sales.
Freelance Traditional & Digital Animator at Toon City (hybrid)
April 30, 2010 - August 16, 2025
Turned childhood passion into a rewarding career by honing skills in traditional and digital animation techniques. Brought stories to life through meticulous storyboarding, character design, and frame-by-frame animation. Collaborated closely with teams to ensure design consistency and meet project deadlines. Created captivating visuals that push boundaries of animation.
Director / Videographer / Video Editor at Kalinawan Group (Project based)
November 1, 2022 - Present
Directed, filmed, and edited video projects on a project basis.
Freelance Video Editor / Social Media Manager at Forbes Lending (remote)
June 30, 2022 - August 16, 2025
Handled Forbes' Facebook business page ads to drive traffic, requiring strategic thinking and creativity. Produced and edited videos for social media advertising, enhancing visual storytelling skills. This role involved growth and learning while expanding knowledge of digital marketing by working with a prestigious brand.
Director / Photographer / Videographer / Video Editor at Kalinawan Group (Project Based)
April 30, 2021 - October 2, 2025
Directed and produced visual content for client projects, including photography, videography, and video editing. Collaborated with teams to craft compelling narratives and engaging visuals for online and offline campaigns, delivering polished assets on time.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Video Editor / Social Media Manager at Forbes Lending
June 30, 2022 - October 2, 2025
Freelanced visual content creation and social media management, crafting ad creatives, layouts, and campaigns. Developed Facebook Ad campaigns, executed A/B testing, and maintained brand consistency across platforms while managing daily social content schedules to grow client pages.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Video Editor / Social Media Manager at Forbes Lending
November 1, 2022 - Present
November 2022 project: Book Commercial for Social Media Marketing, producing 30 high-quality concept photos and 10 high-quality concept videos to support campaigns; contributed to branding, visuals, and online engagement.
Video Editor / Motion Graphic Designer at Smartly.io
March 31, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Project-based role creating dynamic video ad campaigns; responsible for managing multiple Shopify stores and Facebook pages to market health and wellness products; developed ad campaigns with daily budgets and achieved ROI; streamlined workflows using AI-assisted tools and spreadsheets; collaborated with clients from concept to completion to deliver impactful content.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Video Editor at Upwork Clients
March 31, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Remote freelance work delivering graphic design and video editing for various clients; created and updated social media assets and campaigns, and supported marketing initiatives across platforms.
Graphic Designer / Video Editor at Kalinawan Group
January 1, 2021 - Present
Project-based graphic design and video editing work to support campaigns; responsible for creating visuals and edits for marketing materials.
Graphic Designer / Social Media Manager / Video Editor at Forbes Lending
June 1, 2022 - October 2, 2025
Created visual assets (posters, brochures, promotional materials) to support marketing; ensured brand consistency; designed layouts for online and offline use; created and managed Facebook ad campaigns with A/B testing; handled social media management and engagement to grow client pages.
Video Editor / Motion Graphic Designer at Smartly.io
March 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Created dynamic video ads in a fast-paced, remote environment. Streamlined workflows using After Effects and other Creative Suite tools, collaborated with marketing teams to produce engaging visuals, and leveraged AI tools to accelerate production and maintain high quality.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Video Editor at Upwork
January 1, 2021 - Present
Managed visual content for multiple clients, including online store assets, social media graphics, and marketing collateral. Built brand-consistent visuals, designed layouts for online and offline use, and supported campaign execution with timely delivery.

Education

Architecture at Aquinas University
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2025
IT at AMA University
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2025
Video Editor/Motion Graphic at Smartly.io
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2025
Architecture at Aquinas University
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Information Technology at AMA University
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Architecture at Aquinas University
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Information Technology at AMA University
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025

Qualifications

President's Scholarship Award
January 1, 2003 - August 16, 2025
Department of Agrarian DAR Visual Art Competition - 1st Place Winner
January 1, 2003 - August 16, 2025
Artist of the Year
January 1, 2001 - August 16, 2025
Best Storytelling Award
January 1, 2000 - August 16, 2025
UP Diliman Visual Art T-shirt Painting - 1st Place Winner
January 1, 2000 - August 16, 2025
Rover's Scout Leader
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
PNP Mural Painting Contest - 1st Place Winner
January 1, 2000 - August 16, 2025
DepEd Nutrition Month Poster Making Contest - 1st Place Winner
January 1, 1999 - August 16, 2025
Bureau of Fire Protection Month Poster Making Contest - 1st Place Winner
January 1, 1998 - August 16, 2025
Linggong Wika Poster Making Contest - 1st Place Winner
January 1, 1997 - August 16, 2025
President's Scholarship Award
January 1, 2003 - October 2, 2025
1st Place - DAR Visual Art Competition
January 1, 2003 - October 2, 2025
Artist of the Year
January 1, 2001 - October 2, 2025
Best Storytelling Award
January 1, 2000 - October 2, 2025
UP Diliman Visual Art Tshirt Painting - 1st Place
January 1, 2000 - October 2, 2025
Rover Scout Leader
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Presidential Scholarship Award
January 1, 2003 - October 2, 2025
Department of Agriculture Visual Arts competition - 1st place winner
January 1, 2003 - October 2, 2025
Artist of the Year
January 1, 2001 - October 2, 2025
Best Storytelling Award
January 1, 2000 - October 2, 2025
President's Scholarship Award
January 1, 2003 - October 2, 2025
DAR Visual Art Competition - 1st Place
January 1, 2003 - October 2, 2025
Art Is of the Year
January 1, 2001 - October 2, 2025
UP Diliman Visual Art Tshirt Painting - 1st Place
January 1, 2000 - October 2, 2025
Best Storytelling Award
January 1, 2000 - October 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    uniE621 Photography Editor (Food, Humans & Product)
    Photo Editing & Retouching Perform focus stacking and exposure stacking to achieve sharp, well-balanced images. Clean up images by removing distractions, correcting imperfections, and ensuring color accuracy. Retouch skin, food textures, and product surfaces while keeping a natural, authentic look. Creative Graphic Enhancements Design subtle, professional thumbnail graphics for social media (e.g., text overlays, icons, callouts). Incorporate brand identity into edited photos to ensure a cohesive visual style.…
    uniE608 Video Intro Maker / Video Editing for Business & Social Media
    I can help you create a high-quality intro video for your business or social media. I will handle all the editing and enhancements to make your content engaging and professional. Simply send me your raw video and provide any additional assets (logo, images, text, music, etc.) you want included, and I’ll make sure it stands out and perfectly matches your brand. Engaging Business & Social Media Intro Video Creator Custom Intro Video Editing | Business & Social Media Eye-Catching Intro Video for YouTube, TikTok & Instagram Intro Video Editing Specialist for Brand & Marketing…
    uniE621 Photography Editor (Food, Humans & Product)
    Photo Editing & Retouching Perform focus stacking and exposure stacking to achieve sharp, well-balanced images. Clean up images by removing distractions, correcting imperfections, and ensuring color accuracy. Retouch skin, food textures, and product surfaces while keeping a natural, authentic look. Creative Graphic Enhancements Design subtle, professional thumbnail graphics for social media (e.g., text overlays, icons, callouts). Incorporate brand identity into edited photos to ensure a cohesive visual style.…
    paper TikTok Video Editor for Wealth & Motivation Content (Faceless Style)

    Portfolio: https://www.twine.net/signin

    Edit short, vertical videos (15–25s) using copyright-safe stock footage
    • Add engaging captions synced to the script/voiceover
    • Use trending motivational/finance-friendly music
    • Deliver in TikTok-ready format (1080×1920)

    Requirements:
    • Experience with short-form video editing for TikTok/Reels/YouTube Shorts
    • Eye for pacing, retention, and viral engagement
    • Ability to source high-quality stock footage
    • Familiarity with TikTok trends and editing styles

    Editing tools (CapCut, Premiere, After Effects)