
Edwin Suárez
Creative Operations & Studio Management Leader | DAM Governance • MarTech • Post-Production at Scale | Ex-OCUS
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
I build and run creative operations at global scale. Over the past seven years at OCUS, I led photo post-production and quality operations across EMEA, North America, and APAC scaling from 3,000 to ~12,000 assets per day while maintaining a sub-2% rejection rate. I designed the operating model from scratch: standardized acceptance criteria, taxonomy governance, automated intake systems, and content guidelines that enabled regional teams to deliver brand-consistent assets without sacrificing local relevance. What drives me is the intersection of creative operations and platform development. I partner closely with product and engineering teams to evolve systems and creative tools based on real stakeholder feedback, implementing Al-assisted workflows that raise both quality and throughput. I'm currently exploring leadership roles in creative operations, marketing production, studio management, and content governance particularly in luxury, beauty, and tech companies building world-class creative engines.
Work experience
OCUS
Oct 2018 - Dec 2024
6 years 3 months
Paris, France
Head of Post Production
Feb 2022 - Dec 2024
2 years 11 months
Paris, France
– Led global photo post-production operations across EMEA, NA, and APАС, scaling to ~12,000 assets/day with <2% rejection rates. – Built standardized acceptance criteria, taxonomy governance, and automated intake systems that enabled brand-consistent delivery across regions. – Partnered with engineering to evolve our DAM platform with Al-assisted workflows. Reduced costs 33% while improving turnaround and quality.
Photo Quality Control Team Leader
Nov 2020 - Feb 2022
1 year 4 months
Paris, France
Quality Control Specialist
May 2019 - Nov 2020
1 year 7 months
Paris, France
Photo Quality Control Agent
Oct 2018 - May 2019
8 months
Paris, France
Self-employed
Jun 2014 - Apr 2018
3 years 11 months
Managua, Nicaragua
Commercial Photographer
Feb 2017 - Apr 2018
1 year 3 months
Managua, Nicaragua
– Executed commercial photography projects for restaurants, corporate clients, advertising agencies, and real estate firms. – Managed end-to-end workflow from client briefing and pre-production through shooting and post-production delivery, ensuring on-brand, on-time delivery that met commercial and marketing requirements.
Commercial Photographer
Jun 2014 - Feb 2017
2 years 9 months
Buenos Aires, Argentina
– Executed commercial photography projects for restaurants, corporate clients, advertising agencies, and real estate firms. – Managed end-to-end workflow from client briefing and pre-production through shooting and post-production delivery, ensuring on-brand, on-time delivery that met commercial and marketing requirements.
Videographer & Editor
Escuela de fotografía MOTIVARTE
Mar 2014 - Jul 2014
5 months
Buenos Aires, Argentina
– Produced promotional video content for MOTIVARTE photography school's social media channels. – Managed end-to-end multimedia production from concept development and shooting through editing and publishing, creating engaging content that showcased courses, events, and student work.
Customer Service Representative
Sitel
May 2012 - Feb 2013
10 months
Managua, Nicaragua
– Provided email-based customer support for Walmart US customers, resolving inquiries regarding order status, shipping, product returns, and warranty coverage. – Consistently met or exceeded email processing quotas while maintaining high customer satisfaction through clear communication and efficient issue resolution.
Creative Designer
Datatex
Mar 2012 - May 2012
3 months
Managua, Nicaragua
– Designed marketing materials for Datatex, a leading electronics retailer in Nicaragua, including catalogs, flyers, and digital promotional content. – Collaborated with leadership to modernize the brand identity and created print-ready and web assets that supported sales objectives and enhanced customer engagement.
Junior Art Director
Hilo Publicidad
Apr 2009 - Oct 2011
2 years 7 months
Managua, Nicaragua
– Developed creative campaigns for local clients at an advertising agency. – Analyzed client briefs, proposed campaign concepts within budget constraints, and designed graphic content for print and digital channels using Adobe Creative Suite. – Collaborated with account managers in client meetings to gather feedback and iterate on campaign materials.
Sales Supervisor
Claro Nicaragua
Sep 2008 - Jul 2009
11 months
Managua, Nicaragua
– Led a digital transformation sales initiative, recruiting and managing a team dedicated to converting customers from analog to digital landline services. – Conducted onboarding and training for team members, monitored performance against KPIs, and reported results to senior management. – Exceeded digital conversion quota by converting over 18,000 landlines in the first year, contributing to increased customer retention and satisfaction.
Front Desk Receptionist
Hostal Casa el Madroño
Jan 2007 - Jul 2007
7 months
Managua, Nicaragua
– Managed front desk operations and guest relations at a hostel in Managua. – Handled check-in and check-out processes, provided guests with local recommendations and travel assistance, and coordinated with housekeeping, maintenance, and security to ensure smooth operations. – Contributed to a 60% increase in occupancy rates within six months through enhanced guest experience and operational efficiency.
Education
Colegio Centro América
High School Diploma
Université Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris 3
Duef, Langue et littérature françaises
2018 - 2019
1 year 1 month
Escuela de fotografía MOTIVARTE
Fotografía
2013 - 2016
3 years 1 month
Universidad Americana (NI)
Posgrado, Publicidad y Diseño
2011 - 2011
1 month
Universidad Americana (NI)
Licenciado, Marketing y Publicidad
2007 - 2011
4 years 1 month