Ricardo Rafael Hernández Peñuelas

RICARDO PEÑUELAS Email me:-Call or text me: - Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardopeñuelas/ Address: Puebla, Mexico. SUMMARY Ambitious and solution-oriented Editor with 5+ years of experience in the industry satisfying clients.. Specialties Include: storytelling, meeting deadlines, managing workflows, leading teams, managing budgets, and finding creative solutions. Strong ability to navigate ambiguity, due to the improvisational nature of this industry I have been able to adapt to any type of project that lands on my door. Fun fact: Extremely knowledgeable in memes. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Cinematographer , Shortfilm “Blue light”; Puebla, Mexico Nov 2023 Implemented cost-effective solutions, resulting in a 20% reduction in project expenses; creating a much more creative outlet for our team. Streamlined post-production workflows, enhancing overall efficiency by 25%. Led a team in successfully delivering a complex visual and enriching storytelling project on time and within allocated budget. Editor and videographer, “Agencia Creativa Frames”; Puebla, Mexico Feb 2022 - Present Delivered 3 to 4 large scale projects per week by managing timelines and encouraging teamwork, representing reduced delivery times by 30%. Spearheaded the adoption of modern editing and color grading software, improving project accuracy by 15%. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, enhancing project success rates by 10%. Camera Operator, “SICOM TV network”; Puebla, Mexico Apr 2024 - Feb 2025 Operated cameras for an average of five shoots per week in high-pressure environments, adapting quickly to unforeseen challenges due to limited pre-production. Leveraged filmmaking and editing expertise to optimize setup and execution, reducing shooting time by 40% and consistently finishing shoots ahead of schedule. Produced high-quality, seamless footage that decreased post-production editing time by approximately 25%, improving overall project turnaround. Freelancer, “Cuarto Sueño Production company”; Puebla, Mexico Jan 2021 - Present Coordinate project timelines and objectives, ensuring adherence to the original vision of the client. Create eye catching content for social media that is visually rich and storytelling driven, . Reached a wider social media audience by studying the algorithm of apps (Tiktok, IG, etc), achieving a growth in followers by a 80% EDUCATION Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP) | Bachelor of Film Production | Puebla, PUE | Aug 2017 - Nov 2022 Specializations: Cinematography, Post- Production & Color Grading. Chapman University, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts | Bachelor of Film Production | Orange, CA | Feb 2019 - Aug 2019 Exchange program for a full semester. Worked in several student films while studying. SKILLS & INTERESTS Technical: Davinci Resolve, Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom & Unreal Engine. Soft: Leadership, time management, teamwork, communication, critical thinking, interpersonal & emotional intelligence. Languages: Native Spanish and English speaker, Intermediate in French. Interests: Film, literature, Animation, AI, Boxing, MMA, F1, Cameras. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Other Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/cuartosuenooficial/ | https-Demo Reel: https://vimeo.com/-