Ryan LaForty
Sports Media
Ridgewood,NJ
Summary
Energetic, versatile, and highly dependable Sports Media major with a passion for film, television and sports. Proven knowledge of client communications and necessary skills to successfully fill the role of Production Assistant. Frequently praised as hard-working and an asset to help any organization achieve its goals.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Camera Assistant / Live Northern Trust Tournament
PGA TOUR ENTERTAINMENT
Jersey City, NJ
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Performed daily Remote Camera requirements with Camera Op and Director for live remote golf course production that included RF transmission pack, batteries, cable, and communications gear.
- Worked throughout 5 day shoot with Technical Manager and Shot Tracker technology fro maximize production assignments and communicate directly with 8 person control room to ensure smooth production operations.
Production Assistant / Submissions Only
RADICALMEDIA / ALCHEMATION
NYC, NY
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted Director of Photography and Camera Department as well as 3 person AD Department.
- Provided Runner services by transporting vital information and film cards from set to main office.
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to facilitate coordination of production activities.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between trucks, conveyors and staging areas.
Production Assistant / Broadway Docs Project
RADICALMEDIA / ALCHEMATION
NYC , NY
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted Director of Photography with all shoot needs, including driving, equipment pickups and drop offs, and on site support throughout 12 hour shoot.
- Established good working rapport with both crew and client to ensure smooth production.
Production Assistant / Zara Commercial
SEEKER
NYC, NY
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Organized and coordinated logistics for commercial shoot including physical set up of production office and catering on site. Worked closely with Production Coordinator and 5 person team to facilitate key crew paperwork.
Camera Production Assistant / Lincoln Series
RADICALMEDIA
Capetown, South Africa
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Created and updated physical camera footage records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation on daily basis.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas including camera, lenses, monitors and stands..
- Assisted with updating shot slate and recording of before takes on set.
- Provided voice over of lines during filming to cue actors.
Lifeguard
AMERICAN POOLS
Ridgewood, NJ
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Performed lifeguard duties monitoring swimmers and pool activity including if needed examining and/or rescuing injured persons and administering first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation using training and medical supplies and equipment.
- Managed water quality testing and maintained records of weather and pool conditions
Education
Introduction to Sports Media, Introduction to Journalism, Sports Media Relations. - Communications Sports Media Candidate
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY 09.2019 - 05.2023
Skills
Production support
undefinedTimeline
Production Assistant / Submissions Only
RADICALMEDIA / ALCHEMATION
07.2021 - 08.2021
Production Assistant / Broadway Docs Project
RADICALMEDIA / ALCHEMATION
07.2021 - 07.2021
Production Assistant / Zara Commercial
SEEKER
07.2021 - 07.2021
Camera Production Assistant / Lincoln Series
RADICALMEDIA
06.2021 - 07.2021
Camera Assistant / Live Northern Trust Tournament
PGA TOUR ENTERTAINMENT
08.2020 - 09.2021
Introduction to Sports Media, Introduction to Journalism, Sports Media Relations. - Communications Sports Media Candidate
Ithaca College
09.2019 - 05.2023
Lifeguard
AMERICAN POOLS
06.2018 - 08.2020
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