Ryan Callaghan

• Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
• Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
• Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines.
• Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
• Drafted, directed and produced a documentary film by utilizing funding of $3000 awarded to me from VCU
• Became proficient In Grant Proposal Writing to obtain funding for the production.
• Utilized lighting, camera angles and movement to create visual styles of films.
• Used dialogue, sound effects and music to create soundscapes for films.
• Communicated scheduling and budget proposals along with research for informational documentary

• Created content for company intranet and regularly posted documents, updates and clear communications pathways.
• Developed new channels to keep internal teams updates, as well as communicate effectively with vendors, customers and members of media organizations.
• Helped edit and review content across internal platforms.
• Crafted company communications plans to reinforce branding and imaging strategies.
• Wrote and edited content for operations, marketing and public relations needs.
• Generated clear, concise and original verbiage for written communications.

Set Decoration -

• Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
• Created professional presentations using Microsoft Office to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
• Assisted clients with budget considerations and made recommendations for furniture, wall hangings, etc.

Script Supervisor -

• Provided actors with dialog start points and other details for pick up shots.
• Read scripts to double check for continuity.
• Wrote reports on previous days productivity and complied paperwork for post-production.
• Met with production teams to discuss and evaluate project needs.

Casting -

• Orchestrated casting for productions by holding auditions and securing ideal talent.
• Attended 15+ auditions and casting calls to audition for roles.
• Drove communication between directors, producers, talent agents and actors to maintain efficient casting practices and execution.
• Reviewed casting materials of current and future projects.
• Coordinated casting sessions by reserving audition space, scheduling talent and spearheading day-of activities.
• Sent out audition materials such as scripts and sheet music about casting requirements.
• Handled internal staff correspondence through emails and scheduling.