I am originally from New Jersey and have been living in Spain for almost ten years. I have more than 25 years of experience in audiovisual production, photography, corporate communications, and public relations. I have worked for production companies such as Zeitun Films with Felipe Lage, directors Carl T. Evans and Rainer Kirberg, among others, and was an apprentice to the renowned photographer Donald Lokuta. As you can see in my CV, I have mainly worked in recent years in corporate communications, something that, combined with my experience in the audiovisual sector, makes me a strong candidate to for this role. For example, as the Digital Communications Manager at Oceana, I supervised a team of six people and, among other responsibilities such as project management and media pitching, was in charge of all digital outputs (images, videos, web, etc.) between 2018 and 2023. In addition, what I believe stands out most about me as a potential candidate is that one of my main responsibilities for this NGO was to seek out and capture projects to form collaborations with other organizations or influencers for fundraising or to raise Oceana’s brand profile in Europe. That is to say, I had to proactively approach private organizations such as, for example, production companies, international television networks, or maintain public relations with actors such as Ted Danson, Miguel Bosé, or Miguel Ángel Silvestre. At present, I currently run a small photo lab in Alcalá de Henares that processes all commercially available film formats and small-gauge motion picture films, as well as provide video & film productions services.

Yulia Smishkewych Rey

I am originally from New Jersey and have been living in Spain for almost ten years. I have more than 25 years of experience in audiovisual production, photography, corporate communications, and public relations. I have worked for production companies such as Zeitun Films with Felipe Lage, directors Carl T. Evans and Rainer Kirberg, among others, and was an apprentice to the renowned photographer Donald Lokuta. As you can see in my CV, I have mainly worked in recent years in corporate communications, something that, combined with my experience in the audiovisual sector, makes me a strong candidate to for this role. For example, as the Digital Communications Manager at Oceana, I supervised a team of six people and, among other responsibilities such as project management and media pitching, was in charge of all digital outputs (images, videos, web, etc.) between 2018 and 2023. In addition, what I believe stands out most about me as a potential candidate is that one of my main responsibilities for this NGO was to seek out and capture projects to form collaborations with other organizations or influencers for fundraising or to raise Oceana’s brand profile in Europe. That is to say, I had to proactively approach private organizations such as, for example, production companies, international television networks, or maintain public relations with actors such as Ted Danson, Miguel Bosé, or Miguel Ángel Silvestre. At present, I currently run a small photo lab in Alcalá de Henares that processes all commercially available film formats and small-gauge motion picture films, as well as provide video & film productions services.

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I am originally from New Jersey and have been living in Spain for almost ten years. I have more than 25 years of experience in audiovisual production, photography, corporate communications, and public relations. I have worked for production companies such as Zeitun Films with Felipe Lage, directors Carl T. Evans and Rainer Kirberg, among others, and was an apprentice to the renowned photographer Donald Lokuta.
As you can see in my CV, I have mainly worked in recent years in corporate communications, something that, combined with my experience in the audiovisual sector, makes me a strong candidate to for this role.
For example, as the Digital Communications Manager at Oceana, I supervised a team of six people and, among other responsibilities such as project management and media pitching, was in charge of all digital outputs (images, videos, web, etc.) between 2018 and 2023.
In addition, what I believe stands out most about me as a potential candidate is that one of my main responsibilities for this NGO was to seek out and capture projects to form collaborations with other organizations or influencers for fundraising or to raise Oceana’s brand profile in Europe.
That is to say, I had to proactively approach private organizations such as, for example, production companies, international television networks, or maintain public relations with actors such as Ted Danson, Miguel Bosé, or Miguel Ángel Silvestre.
At present, I currently run a small photo lab in Alcalá de Henares that processes all commercially available film formats and small-gauge motion picture films, as well as provide video & film productions services.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Galician
Intermediate
Ukrainian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Owner / Freelance Photographer & Content Creator at Fotofilme Analogik
September 1, 2024 - Present
Owner of Fotofilme Analogik, a fully equipped analog laboratory and darkroom that processes all commercially available films and small-gauge motion picture films, as well as providing equipment rental services and educational photography and cinematography workshops. Freelance photographer, videographer, and digital media content creator.
Digital Communications Manager at Oceana in Europe – Madrid
March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2024
Coordinated communications activities and outputs for Oceana’s organizational communications and active campaigns. Managed in-house and outsourced communication outputs and products; Led a website migration and overhaul from Drupal 7 to WordPress; developed web pages and augmented reality products; migrated assets to intranet/cloud and Fotoweb; Monitored media coverage and KPIs; Established partnerships with private and public organizations and NGOs.
Press & Communications Manager at Int. Institute for Law & Environment
March 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
Daily responsibilities included team management, digital & print media production, and acting as the organization’s spokesperson; Implemented an integrated communications plan and a complete corporate identity makeover; Developed network of key national and local press contacts/gatekeepers in sector.
News Editor / Journalist at The Tower (Kean Univ.)
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016
Owner / Digital Content Creator at RPC Multimedia, LLC
June 1, 2012 - March 1, 2018
Corporate Video Producer at RMV Productions
December 1, 2011 - July 1, 2014

Education

B.A., summa cum laude in Communication at Kean University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
A.A. in Communications / Film at Union County College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Digital Filmmaking Program at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Filmmaking Program at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Dean’s List, Kean University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Phi Kappa Phi
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Lambda Alpha Sigma
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Alcalá Entiende (LGTBI+ Org.)
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services