Ryan Wimsatt

Experience

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  Self-employed

  Sept 2017 - now

  Photographer

  • Published commercial, entertainment, and editorial photographer• Developed mastery over technical camera operational skills, studio lighting, and editing software including the Adobe Photography Suite and Capture One•Photographed alongside major media outlets including Getty Images, The Hollywood Reporter, AP, and KTLA5 News in various volunteer events throughout Los Angeles•Relevant Public Work: Skylan Brooks Press, Jamie Xie Press, Syncopated Ladies Press, 'Down Bad' Key Art Photographer, 'A Shirt Story' Catalog, American Cancer Society Auction Show less

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  MINT Magazine

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2021

  • Assigned and managed editorial projects to student staff with Spreadsheets, student surveys, and Monday.com software• Promoted increased student participation and POC student applications by ~35% by directing multi-level advertising campaigns • Conducted Stanford’s first Runway Fashion show and gala in collaboration with Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, and Lancôme• Leadership Progression: Photographer – Model Director – Director of Photography – Publication Creative Director – Editor in Chief Show less

  • Editor In Chief

    Sept 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Photography/ Creative Director

    Sept 2017 - Sept 2020
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  7X

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

  Digital Media Intern

  • Interviewed community entrepreneurs for #UpNext, a collection of success stories and testimonies from college students and young cultural leaders in Los Angeles. • Represented 7|X in multiple capacities across Los Angeles in Industry events including Jordan’s Research Panelist, and BTS photographer for concerts and conferences across Los Angeles.

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  Stanford University

  Sept 2019 - Jun 2020

  Campus Resident Assistant

  • Worked in a small team to create a safe and inclusive residential community for freshman residents• Supported personal and intellectual growth by creating and managing various programs and events throughout the year with the money allotted from grant proposals.• Co-Lead a class for incoming freshman to acclimate and embrace responsibilities and privileges of a young college student

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  LIFEAID Beverage Company, LLC

  Sept 2019 - Jan 2020

  Campus Sales and Marketing Representative

  • Created and executed successful marketing campaigns to increase brand visibility and attract new customers• Managed social media marketing strategies to engage with target audience and drive traffic to company website• Collaborated with student organizations to develop and implement promotional events and activities• Led campus outreach initiatives to increase brand awareness and generate interest among students

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  Mark Leibowitz Photography Inc.

  Sept 2020 - Mar 2022

  Photography/Production Assistant

  •Assisted Photographers, Art Directors, Set Designers, and Lighting teams with multiple high-profile projects, with equipment rentals, location scouting, studio management, and lighting for Mark Leibowitz Motion and Stills, Portfolio One, and Suzanna Rees Inc. • Reputable projects: VOGUE - Hailey Bieber, May 2021 Editorial Cover - Annie Leibovitz with Amanda Gorman, Hyundai Stories - Annie Leibovitz, Warner Brothers ‘The Batman’ Key Art - Frank Ockenfels, 'A Beautiful Revolution: Part 1' Common - Mark Leibowitz, Google Health Campaign - Mark Leibowitz, Capture One Pro Community Events Show less

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  Bodega Bunnies

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Creative Intern

  • Conducted daily social media research and content data analytics to inform creative strategy for content creation and curation across multiple social channels including Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and LinkedIn• Recorded notes and summaries on client strategy sessions for deliverables, engagement goals, and brand structure • Drove growth for Pinterest engagement by ~30% across all metrics and Instagram engagement by ~15% during my tenure using Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud and in-app metrics Show less

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  Art Machine

  Mar 2022 - Apr 2023

  Account Coordinator

  • Managed the progression and delivery of digital and print advertisement campaigns including key art and copy assets for multiple TV and film titles a year from studios including Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney, NBC Universal, Amazon, Peacock, and more • Facilitated relationships with mid to senior-level client contacts and pivoted daily between account and project management tasks requiring creative judgment, charm, and organization• Efficiently distributed high-security creative and brand assets including scripts, screeners, and photography to internal teams• Built and communicated systems and work-back schedules to ensure teams and clients adhered to production timelines, final spec deliveries, press dates, and show premiere dates Show less

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  Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

  Sept 2024 - now

  Program Analyst