Hi, I'm Maria Pelaez, a hardworking, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational and administrative skills. I thrive in fast-paced creative production, solving problems quickly, coordinating multiple sets, and performing under pressure. I am a bilingual communicator who enjoys collaborating with dynamic, creative teams. I've recently produced UGC content for Nestlé and Wonderskin and held production, recruitment and coordination roles across several brands including Reiss, Burberry and NHSP. I’m passionate about blending creative storytelling with efficient operations, and I continually develop my skills in photography, video editing, and data-driven workflow optimization.

Maria Pelaez

Hi, I'm Maria Pelaez, a hardworking, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational and administrative skills. I thrive in fast-paced creative production, solving problems quickly, coordinating multiple sets, and performing under pressure. I am a bilingual communicator who enjoys collaborating with dynamic, creative teams. I've recently produced UGC content for Nestlé and Wonderskin and held production, recruitment and coordination roles across several brands including Reiss, Burberry and NHSP. I’m passionate about blending creative storytelling with efficient operations, and I continually develop my skills in photography, video editing, and data-driven workflow optimization.

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Hi, I’m Maria Pelaez, a hardworking, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational and administrative skills. I thrive in fast-paced creative production, solving problems quickly, coordinating multiple sets, and performing under pressure. I am a bilingual communicator who enjoys collaborating with dynamic, creative teams.

I’ve recently produced UGC content for Nestlé and Wonderskin and held production, recruitment and coordination roles across several brands including Reiss, Burberry and NHSP. I’m passionate about blending creative storytelling with efficient operations, and I continually develop my skills in photography, video editing, and data-driven workflow optimization.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Production and bookings assistant
January 1, 2024 - Present
Coordinated models and crew, ensured timely call sheets, ordered set equipment and props, acted as primary contact for agencies, couriers, and freelancers; organized shoots (including children’s shoots), secured licenses and ensured legal compliance; managed multiple tasks under tight deadlines; arranged accommodations and transport; gained proficiency in Capture One; supported Lead Producer on external campaigns; monitored studio expenses.
Talent Acquisition Advisor at Reiss
June 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Recruited for Marketing, Logistics, Finance, Studio, IT and Creative teams; worked under tight deadlines to fill priority roles quickly; created new organizational methods to improve information accessibility.
Talent Acquisition Advisor at Burberry
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Internally recruited for all European Supply Chain roles; reviewed and updated job descriptions per policy; created screening questions and video interview components as part of the selection process.
Recruitment Coordinator at NHSP
April 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Maintained records and live vacancy database; placed nurses in various Trusts under high-pressure conditions (Covid); proficient with CRM, Staff Bank, AWS and Excel.
Recruitment Consultant at Cavendish Professionals
November 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020
Launched a new IT desk recruiting SAP consultants internationally; successfully placed four SAP consultants in initial months; secured a PSL with a key client in Spain for exclusive recruitment for one year.
Corporate Receptionist at Rapport Guest Services
March 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Front of house responsibilities; supported reception operations and guest services during employment.
Front of house at The Principal London, and Kimpton Fitzroy (IHG)
May 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Front of house duties and involvement with the rebranding team for The Principal London and Kimpton Fitzroy (IHG).
Sales assistant/Visual Merchandiser at Zara-Inditex Group (London, United Kingdom)
April 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Sales assistance and visual merchandising responsibilities in a fast-paced retail environment.
Production and bookings assistant at Reiss
January 1, 2024 - Present
Coordinating models and crew, ensuring timely distribution of Call sheets ahead of each shoot; ordering set equipment and props; acting as the primary contact for agencies, couriers and freelancers; organizing children's shoots, securing licenses, and ensuring legal compliance; managing multiple tasks efficiently and resolving last-minute challenges under tight deadlines; arranging accommodations and transportation for models and crew; collaborating with team members to gain proficiency in new skills (e.g., Capture One); providing key support to the Lead Producer on external campaign shoots; monitoring and tracking studio expenses.
Trust Recruitment Coordinator at NHSP
April 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Keeping records and database updated with all NHSP live vacancies; placing nurses in different Trusts in a high-pressure Covid environment.
Sales Assistant / Visual Merchandiser at Zara-Inditex Group
April 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018
Sales support and visual merchandising for London stores; contributing to in-store campaigns and brand presentation.

Education

Honours degree in Psychology at Universidad de Jaen
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Honours Degree in Psychology at Universidad de Jaen
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

Clinical Psychology specialization (2 years intensive training)
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Editing photography and video course
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Other, Software & Internet