Experience

Arcadia Unified School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• • Sep 2017 - Present

  Manage all external communications with public and in charge of media relations. Have received positive media coverage for AUSD in the L.A. Times, Associated Press, ABC 20/20, International Chinese Media, NPR, major L.A. broadcast affiliates, and local press in the second largest media market in the country. Created and executed a 3-year communications plan to help pass an 18-year parcel tax to raise $77 million in local funding. Launched entire social media public outreach campaign with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Weibo, and manage district website. Hold and teach social media workshops for staff. In charge of crisis communication, and branding. Write and distribute newsletters, press releases, and also write stories for our website. Shoot, produce, write, and edit marketing videos. A member of several high-level cabinet committees, and the district's Business Team Committee. Serve as spokesperson for school district. Created and run the Digital Communications Internship at Arcadia High School. Guest lecture and talk to journalism classes throughout the district. Presented a workshop, "Facebook Insights and Analytics: Knowing and Growing Your Audience" on Facebook analytics and engagement techniques at California School Public Relations Association Spring Conference. Attended the following California School of Public Relations Association Annual Seminars/Conferences: "Crisis Planning and Communication""Becoming the Communicators of Tomorrow""Innovative Communication that Supports Student Success" Also attended "Social Media for Disaster Response and Recovery" Workshop and Training hosted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).Completed the "Active Shooter: What You Can Do" independent study course through FEMA. Show less

• • Aug 2013 - Sep 2017

  Manage all external communications with public and in charge of media relations. Have received positive media coverage for AUSD in the L.A. Times, Associated Press, ABC 20/20, International Chinese Media, NPR, major L.A. broadcast affiliates, and local press in the second largest media market in the country. Created and executed a 3-year communications plan to help pass an 18-year parcel tax to raise $77 million in local funding. Launched entire social media public outreach campaign with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Weibo, and manage district website. Hold and teach social media workshops for staff. In charge of crisis communication, and branding. Write and distribute newsletters, press releases, and also write stories for our website. Shoot, produce, write, and edit marketing videos. A member of several high-level cabinet committees, and the district's Business Team Committee. Serve as spokesperson for school district. Created and run the Digital Communications Internship at Arcadia High School. Guest lecture and talk to journalism classes throughout the district. Presented a workshop, "Facebook Insights and Analytics: Knowing and Growing Your Audience" on Facebook analytics and engagement techniques at California School Public Relations Association Spring Conference. Attended the following California School of Public Relations Association Annual Seminars/Conferences: "Crisis Planning and Communication""Becoming the Communicators of Tomorrow""Innovative Communication that Supports Student Success" Also attended "Social Media for Disaster Response and Recovery" Workshop and Training hosted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).Completed the "Active Shooter: What You Can Do" independent study course through FEMA. Show less



Ryan Foran Communications

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Public Relations Consultant

  • Apr 2012 - Present

  Public Relations and Communications consulting for crisis communications, media relations, social media, branding, press releases, storytelling, communications strategy. Conduct a complete communications audit and analysis, and also provide a complete communications plan. Also, offer in-person or virtual trainings for executive teams and staff. Public Relations and Communications consulting for crisis communications, media relations, social media, branding, press releases, storytelling, communications strategy. Conduct a complete communications audit and analysis, and also provide a complete communications plan. Also, offer in-person or virtual trainings for executive teams and staff.



California School Public Relations Association

• United States
• Education

• • May 2020 - Apr 2023

• • Sep 2016 - May 2020



Citrus College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Communications Instructor

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Communications Department. Teaching Speech 101 - Public Address, in Early College Program. Communications Department. Teaching Speech 101 - Public Address, in Early College Program.



KOLD 13 News

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• TV News Reporter

  • Apr 2012 - Aug 2013

  http://www.ryanforan.info/ for video resume and reporting reel. Report for 4 1/2 hour morning show. Do 6-10 live shots each morning often cover breaking news. Typically do two different stories each hour from two different locations. Produce, write, and present reports for live television broadcasts on extremely tight deadlines. Interview numerous story subjects and present complicated issues in a clear and concise manner. Translate broadcast scripts to web/print version and utilize social media. Have used six different video editing software programs, and have shot video for years. Proficient in numerous script/website software programs. Fill-in as news and sports anchor. Show less



Lucia Mar Unified School District

• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• • Apr 2012 - Oct 2012

  Maintain social media campaign and outreach that I started at district. Help with external and internal communication and outreach. Write media press releases, and content for district website. Shoot, edit, write and produce promotional videos for the district.

• • Feb 2011 - Apr 2012

  Manage all external communications with the community and media. Write press releases and conduct press conferences. Organize and manage the district's communication plan. Update and write content for district website. Created and manage successful social media and community outreach campaign. Shoot, edit, write and produce promotional videos for the district. Lead district-wide communication and social media workshops. Designed and created two (www.centralcoastnewtech.org, and www.thefoundationforinnovation.org) district websites. Attended the California School of Public Relations Association "Crisis Planning and Communication" Conference. Act as a spokesperson for the district. Lucia Mar is the largest school district in San Luis Obispo County consisting of 17 schools and 10,700 students. Show less



Living the Run Health & Fitness Radio and Website

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

• Owner/General Manager

  • May 2010 - Mar 2012

  Own and operate a health/fitness business. Created and manage website, write and produce articles and podcasts. Produce and host weekly radio show on ESPN 1280. Market and promote both the website and radio show. Create advertising packages and sell sponsorships for radio show and website. Write and distribute press releases. Create marketing campaigns for clients. Produce and write radio commercials. Create and design graphics and web banner ads. Manage three-person staff plus freelance writers. Use numerous web programs, social media and editing software. Show less



California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Journalism Lecturer

  • Mar 2011 - Jun 2011

  Teach multimedia journalism. Design and organize lesson plans. Lecture and lead class discussions. Grade and evaluate class projects and assignments. I designed a class website and had each student do the same for their projects. I teach the proper and most effective use of multimedia in journalism with the Cal Poly philosophy of "Learn by Doing". Teach multimedia journalism. Design and organize lesson plans. Lecture and lead class discussions. Grade and evaluate class projects and assignments. I designed a class website and had each student do the same for their projects. I teach the proper and most effective use of multimedia in journalism with the Cal Poly philosophy of "Learn by Doing".



KSBY

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• News Reporter and Sports Anchor

  • 2005 - Mar 2010

  Produce, write, and present news reports for live television broadcasts on extremely tight deadlines. Interview numerous story subjects and present complicated issues in a clear and concise manner. Translate broadcast scripts to web/print version. Produce and edit stories and content for website. Produce and write a daily blog. Have used four different video editing software programs. Proficient in numerous script/website software programs. Enterprise stories and maintain contacts with local politicians and community law enforcement officials. Also produce, write, edit, and anchor live weekend sportscasts. Show less



KIEM-TV

• Eureka, CA

• Sports Director

  • 2001 - 2005

  Responsible for 3-man sports department. Organize and set up local sports coverage. Produce, write, edit, and anchor sportscasts Monday through Friday. Construct local packages. Created and Produced “3 Deep Coverage,” a live 15-minute High School Football Show. The show is co-anchored with a reporter and features game highlights, prediction packages, and feature stories. Created, produced, and hosted a half hour local baseball show “Crabs Corner” which featured interviews, highlight pieces, and stories on a minor league baseball team which was shot entirely in the field. I also did live shots and sportscasts from the field. Show less



KEYT

• Santa Barbara, California Area

• Assignment editor/FFF reporter

  • 1997 - 2001

  Responsible for editing and organizing local news stories, scheduling reporter’s and photographer’s shoots, researching stories, writing scripts, and conducting several informative meetings a day. Sports reporter for a live 45-minute local high school football show“Friday Football Focus.” Delivered a 4-5 minute live report on games. I also shot and edited local sporting events. Responsible for editing and organizing local news stories, scheduling reporter’s and photographer’s shoots, researching stories, writing scripts, and conducting several informative meetings a day. Sports reporter for a live 45-minute local high school football show“Friday Football Focus.” Delivered a 4-5 minute live report on games. I also shot and edited local sporting events.