Ryan Law is a 24-year-old graduate seeking full or part time employment in video production, specifically with cameras and lighting. He has a BA (Hons) in Television and Radio from the University of Salford and relevant experience through coursework and projects. His experience includes work as an assistant camera operator on a documentary in South Africa, runner on cycling video shoots, and studio camera operator on an educational game show.

1. Ryan Law
ryan.law@live.co.uk
07708892914
PERSONAL INFORMATION
I 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.
EDUCATION
Slemish Integrated College
Larne Road
BT42 1JF
(028)25630156
09/2003 - 06/2008
8 GCSE`s includingMaths,Science,Higher Tier English and Higher Tier Media
Northern Regional College / Media Production (Ballymena)
BTEC National Diploma;(18 Unit courseincluding):
 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
 SingleCamera Drama – Merit
My Final Grades for the BTEC National courseare D,D,M (Distinction,Distinction,Merit)
Salford University, Media City UK
BA (Hons) in Television and Radio degree, modules including:
 Advanced camera
 Fictional Video
 Factual Video
 Radio Production
Key Skills Gained:
 Advanced understandingof visual aesthetics and sound recordingin both theory and practice
for television and radio
 Advanced trainingand practicewith industry standard equipment including:
o Camera – (PanasonicHPX500 P2 and HCM151)
o Sound - (Marantz PMD660 and PM661, Radio Mics,Boom Operation,Clip Mics)
o Lighting - (Dedo, Arri 800watts)
o Editing - (Final CutPro, Adobe Premiere, Avid)
o Radio – (MixingDesk, Sound Board,Phone Line, Sound Editing)
o TV Studio-(Vision MixingDesk,Sound Desk, Camera Operating,Lighting)
My Final Grades for the degree courseare 2-1

2. CAREER
Out in Africa (DVD Project)
AssistantCamera Operator - 08/2007 – 09/2007
Key Responsibilities
 Documenting two week trip through South Africa (Johannesburg – Durban).
 Setting key shots.
 Workingwith availablelighting.
 Worked closely with people of other nationalities and backgrounds.
Key Skills Gained:
 Communication skillsincreased workingwith people of different cultural backgrounds
 Resourcefulness and clear thinkingskillswhen under pressure.
 Patience gained duringlong journeys.
 Workingas partof a team.
CycleVox (9 Camera video shoot for Cycling event)
Runner – 10/2013 + 02/2014
Key Responsibilities:
 Getting equipment (Memory cards etc)
 Managed and directed crowds
 Workingwithin a large8 camera project
Key Skills Gained:
 Workingon tight time schedules
 Workingwith a client
 Usingtechnical equipment
 Confidence managinglargegroups of people
BBC Blast (2 day work experience on educational studio game show)
Studio Camera Operator - 2009
Key Responsibilities:
 Operatinga studio camera
 Framingshots as directed throughout livestreamingshow
 Managed and directed crowds
Key Skills Gained:
 Workingon a livestudio set
 Workingwithin a production crew
 Usingtechnical equipment
ACHIEVEMENTS AND EXPERIENCE
 4 years workingfor “The Works”as sales assistant,supervisor and shop fitter
 2 years’experience workingas a presenter for Shock Radio
 3 months working as a sales and marketingrepresentative 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 assistantjoiner
 Produced a promotional video for The “Antrim Forum Leisure Centre”
 Work experience for “CatalystDesign”
 Abseiled down the sideof 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 theN.R.C, The University of Salford
and independently includinga £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 lineof marketing labels for Jones Soda.
References availibleby request