Mark Santos

About Mark

Mark Santos didn't plan to start a creative agency. He started editing because he cared about making great content — and once he got good at it, people kept coming back for more.

For me it's always been about the craft — making content that genuinely resonates, and helping others do the same.

He launched his YouTube channel in April 2011, at age 10, and has been making videos ever since. While studying Computer Science at the University of South Florida, the pandemic hit — and like a lot of students, he suddenly had time. He created a Fiverr account to help others with their content, and quickly discovered a passion for turning people's ideas into visuals they actually loved watching.

That's how Mark Studios began. Today, it's a full-service creative agency trusted by 5,000+ clients across industries — short-form content, branded visuals, motion graphics, long-form storytelling, launch assets, and ads.

Along the way Mark Studios has delivered 10,000+ video projects and earned 5,000+ five-star reviews, generating 200M+ views for clients. Mark personally earned over $1M on Fiverr, built a YouTube channel past 200K subscribers and 10M+ views, and rang the New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell with Fiverr on February 19, 2025.

Areas of expertise

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  Video editing

  Long-form, short-form, motion graphics, color grading, sound design, AI-assisted workflows. Adobe Creative Suite plus DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, and CapCut.

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  YouTube strategy

  Channel audits, retention optimization, packaging (titles, thumbnails, hooks), SEO, analytics-driven iteration.

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  Brand storytelling

  Narrative structure, hook-to-CTA pacing, cross-platform repurposing, launch creative for high-stakes campaigns.

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  Creator growth

  Content systems, posting cadence, audience research, and monetization roadmaps tuned to a creator's actual data.

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  Team operations

  Leading and training a global team of editors, designers, and creative assistants with consistent quality and clear delivery timelines.

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  Visual storytelling

  High-retention edits, advanced motion graphics, and thumbnails that earn the click and hold attention.

Career

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  Founder & CEO Mark Studios LLC Feb 2021 – Present · Florida, US

  Built a full-service creative agency from zero. Specializing in high-retention video editing, motion graphics, and visual storytelling. Led delivery of 10,000+ projects, 5,000+ five-star reviews, and 200M+ views across social platforms — all from a global team of editors and creative assistants trained on the full Adobe Creative Suite plus CapCut and Final Cut Pro.

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  Top Rated Pro Seller (Partner) Fiverr Aug 2020 – Present

  Top 1% globally on the platform. $1,000,000+ In Orders award; 4,000+ five-star reviews; 100–200 projects monthly with consistent on-time delivery. Honored to ring the New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell with Fiverr on Feb 19, 2025.

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  Content Creator YouTube — markksantos Apr 2011 – Present

  Self-managed Technology, Vlog & Lifestyle channel. 200K+ subscribers, 10M+ views, Silver Play Button. Marketing campaigns released in partnership with major international brands. Disciplines: YouTube SEO & analytics, fan-engagement strategy, viral content development, multi-platform community management (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat).

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  Social Media Marketing Intern University of South Florida Aug 2019 – Sep 2021 · Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL

  Daily updates across the social media accounts of USF's Official Mascot. Created graphics, videos, and captions; assisted the Mascot Team at community and sports events.

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  Information Technology Assistant University of South Florida Aug 2020 – Dec 2020 · Tampa, FL

  Diagnosed and repaired a variety of computer hardware and software products; performed disaster recovery operations including data back-ups; planned, coordinated, and implemented network security measures.

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  Software Engineer Summer Intern Abstracta Financial Services LLC May 2020 – Aug 2020 · Tampa, FL

  Developed and tested login-authentication screens for iOS & Android (login, sign-up, password recovery) for product release. Conducted root-cause analysis of issues and implemented Web Services Kony integrations. Stack: Kony Visualizer, MySQL, Kony API, Firebase API, JavaScript.

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  Data Analyst Summer Intern Axsis Supply Chain Consulting May 2019 – Jul 2019 · Dinuba, CA

  Managed MS SQL Server databases — performance troubleshooting and monitoring. Implemented Infor's Supply Plus Supply Chain Management ERP software. Supported product transfers between warehouses and assisted the development team directly.

Education

• Bachelor's degree, Leadership Studies & Computer Science University of South Florida 2018 – Jul 2022
• High School Diploma Olympic Heights Community High School 2015 – 2018

Honors & awards

• NYSE Closing Bell ringer with Fiverr — Feb 19, 2025
• Fiverr $1,000,000+ In Orders Award
• Fiverr Top Rated Pro Seller (Partner)
• U.S. House of Representatives Congressional App Challenge Winner
• YouTube 100,000 Subscribers Silver Play Button
• Dean's List · University of South Florida

Skills, languages & certifications

Press

"Majority of Gen Z considers freelancing to be a viable career option"

CNBC Make It · May 2023

"From my first $10 gig on Fiverr to a $1M agency"

Fiverr Community Blog · Feature

"AI success story" — using AI tools to scale a creative agency

Fiverr Community Blog · Feature

Recent writing

Get in touch

Email Mark directly at mark@markstudios.com (or contact@markstudios.com for the team), book a strategy call, or connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, GitHub, or YouTube.