Ryan Lawryan.law@live.co.uk

07708892914PERSONAL INFORMATIONI am a 24 year old graduate of the BA (Hons) Television and Radio course at the University of Salford, Media City UK. I recently moved back to Ireland after spending 4 years in England studying and working. I am seeking full or part time employment and/or experience shadowing in the production industry. I recently finished a 3 month contract as a marketing and sales representative for the Ineqe group. Since moving back I have also done work for a coffee shop and a production company called Red Box Media.I have retail, bar, catering, factory, office and media based experience and hope to build a career in video production, specifically camera and lighting.

EDUCATIONSlemish Integrated CollegeLarne RoadBT42 1JF(028)2563015609/2003 - 06/20088 GCSE`s including Maths, Science, Higher Tier English and Higher Tier Media

Northern Regional College / Media Production (Ballymena)BTEC National Diploma; (18 Unit course including):

Film and Video Editing Techniques - Distinction 2D Animation - Distinction Music Video Production – Distinction Corporate and Promotional Programme Production - Distinction Computer Game Platforms and Techniques – Distinction Production Management Project – Distinction Presentation Techniques for Broadcasting – Distinction Advertisement Production For Radio – Distinction Single Camera Drama – Merit

My Final Grades for the BTEC National course are D,D,M (Distinction, Distinction, Merit)

Salford University, Media City UKBA (Hons) in Television and Radio degree, modules including:

Advanced camera Fictional Video Factual Video Radio Production

Key Skills Gained: Advanced understanding of visual aesthetics and sound recording in both theory and practice

for television and radio Advanced training and practice with industry standard equipment including:

o Camera – (Panasonic HPX500 P2 and HCM151)o Sound - (Marantz PMD660 and PM661, Radio Mics, Boom Operation, Clip Mics)o Lighting - (Dedo, Arri 800watts)o Editing - (Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Avid)o Radio – (Mixing Desk, Sound Board, Phone Line, Sound Editing)o TV Studio-(Vision Mixing Desk, Sound Desk, Camera Operating, Lighting)

My Final Grades for the degree course are 2-1

CAREEROut in Africa (DVD Project)Assistant Camera Operator - 08/2007 – 09/2007Key Responsibilities

Documenting two week trip through South Africa (Johannesburg – Durban). Setting key shots. Working with available lighting. Worked closely with people of other nationalities and backgrounds.

Key Skills Gained: Communication skills increased working with people of different cultural backgrounds Resourcefulness and clear thinking skills when under pressure. Patience gained during long journeys. Working as part of a team.

CycleVox (9 Camera video shoot for Cycling event)Runner – 10/2013 + 02/2014Key Responsibilities:

Getting equipment (Memory cards etc) Managed and directed crowds Working within a large 8 camera project

Key Skills Gained: Working on tight time schedules Working with a client Using technical equipment Confidence managing large groups of people

BBC Blast (2 day work experience on educational studio game show)Studio Camera Operator - 2009Key Responsibilities:

Operating a studio camera Framing shots as directed throughout live streaming show Managed and directed crowds

Key Skills Gained: Working on a live studio set Working within a production crew Using technical equipment

ACHIEVEMENTS AND EXPERIENCE 4 years working for “The Works” as sales assistant, supervisor and shop fitter 2 years’ experience working as a presenter for Shock Radio 3 months working as a sales and marketing representative for the “Ineqe Group” 4 months working for “Melka/BMB Clothing” as sales assistant 8 months working for “Brand Fusion” as sales assistant 3 months working for “Costa Cofee” as a barista 4 months working for “Crookedstone Handmade Garden Furniture” as assistant joiner Produced a promotional video for The “Antrim Forum Leisure Centre” Work experience for “Catalyst Design” Abseiled down the side of the Europa Hotel for the charity, S.H.I.N.E Travelled to Africa, Finland, Russia, Poland, Dubai, China, Mongolia, Canada, France, Portugal

and America and have worked closely with people of different cultures and backgrounds Have produced many video and radio productions within the N.R.C, The University of Salford

and independently including a £1000 production of a 10 minute short fictional piece. Covered bar work at Norwegian Blue Manchester A photograph taken by me was used for a line of marketing labels for Jones Soda.

References availible by request