Ricky Ryba
SAG Actor | Producer at Veterans in Media & Entertainment- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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COVID-19 Awareness Certificate
360trainingOct, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
COVID-19 Contact Tracing
The Johns Hopkins UniversityOct, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Covid Compliance Officer (CCO) Certificate
Health Education ServicesOct, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Production Accounting 101
Entertainment PartnersJul, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Production Accounting 201
Entertainment PartnersJul, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Cannabis Fundamentals Certificate
Green FlowerApr, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Movie Magic Scheduling: Basic Overview
Entertainment PartnersJul, 2020- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Veterans in Media & Entertainment
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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SAG Actor | Producer
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Jul 2012 - Present
Veterans in Media & Entertainment is a nonprofit networking organization that unites current and former members of the military working in the film and television industry. Created and operated by veterans, VME makes it simple and easy for the film & television industry to connect with the veteran community working in it. It is a resource for the film/TV industry to find and hire veterans. It is also an organization for veterans who work, or aspire to work, in film/TV to interact with, support, and learn from each other. Show less
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SAG-AFTRA
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Performing Arts
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100 - 200 Employee
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Actor - Voiceover
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May 2014 - Present
I'm charismatic, fearless, professional & punctual! I live in Los Angeles and I am aggressively pursuing and building my Acting career every single day!! My military service has fully prepared me for the rest of my life & has substantially helped me in acting career by teaching me how to put in hard work, thinking outside the box, being professional & following through, teamwork, and adapting & overcoming any situation. I am considered a "local hire" in most major cities in the U.S. (Thanks to my family, friends, fellow Veterans) to include LA, NYC, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville, Charleston, Wilmington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Austin, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Hawaii, France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Turkey, & Japan. Show less
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Pin-Ups For Vets
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Of Directors
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Jul 2014 - Present
Pin-ups For Vets is a non-profit charitable organization which raises funds to improve Veterans' healthcare, donates funds to VA hospitals for medical equipment and program expansion, improves quality of life for ill Veterans across the United States through personal bedside visits to deliver gifts and show appreciation, promotes volunteerism at Veterans Hospitals, conducts morale-boosting events for military spouses and homeless Veterans, and boosts morale for deployed troops through delivery of care packages. Show less
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New York Film Academy
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Producer
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Sep 2018 - Present
MFA Producing Graduate with honors. My organization & leadership experiences I learned from being an Officer in the US Navy have greatly influenced my performance as a Producer. My education & connections from the New York Film Academy's Producing Program have been extremely helpful in developing my Producing Career. Taking classes in screenwriting, editing, directing, cinematography, & lighting at NYFA have made me extremely well rounded. I have excellent social skills & sales experience to help get projects off the ground & distributed across the world. Show less
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Marley Natural
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United States
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Consumer Goods
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field Sales Representative
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May 2017 - Present
-Responsible for the entire Northern Los Angeles County territory, servicing 30+ dispensaries a week. -Built a creative, intelligent and informed marketing and sales territory plan to evangelize the brand message, drive sales and build market penetration -Leveraged trusting business relationships to gain commitment for additional product placement to drive incremental sales. Marley Natural is the official cannabis brand of Bob Marley. It’s deeply rooted in the ideals and legacy of Bob Marley, celebrating nature, justice and the positive potential of the herb. Marley Natural’s comprehensive line of products includes cannabis, body care and accessories. Body care and accessories are available nationally. Cannabis is sold in California, Washington and Oregon with plans to expand into other markets soon. Rise Up™ is Marley Natural’s social impact initiative, committed to giving back to Jamaica and communities harmed by prohibition. Rise Up funds a series of carefully curated projects around the world that honor Bob Marley’s legacy, reflecting his vision for an inclusive and compassionate community Show less
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The Writers Guild Foundation
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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The Writers Guild Foundation - Veteran's Writing Program 2022
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Jul 2021 - May 2022
The mission of the Writers Guild Foundation’s Veterans Writing Project is to identify emerging writers from United States military backgrounds and provide them with the tools and insights to nurture their passion for writing and successfully navigate the entertainment industry. This is accomplished in three phases over a yearlong program: A weekend-long retreat, weekly Basic Courses, and monthly follow-up workshops and special events. Each military veteran is matched with WGA members. Every writer-mentor represents some of the most beloved movies and television series of the past and present, and are committed to guiding the voices of the future. Upon completion of the program, qualified participants will have the opportunity to pitch their finished screenplay to leading industry executives, managers, agents, and showrunners. Show less
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Zero Gravity Management
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United States
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Talent Management Intern
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Mar 2020 - May 2020
-assisted the Talent Manager with day to day responsibilities -provided script coverage -developed and maintained talent & client lists -provided data input & basic administrative duties -assisted the Talent Manager with day to day responsibilities -provided script coverage -developed and maintained talent & client lists -provided data input & basic administrative duties
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Satellite Operations
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Jul 2012 - Jul 2014
NAVSOC uses a state-of-the-art distributed mission control system to maintain telemetry, tracking, and control on operational and scientific satellites, such as: all FLTSATCOM satellites, Geodetic Satellite Follow-on, and Navy Ionospheric Monitoring System satellite constellations. NAVSOC also provides on-orbit technical and engineering support in conjunction with spacecraft operations
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Department Head - USS Farragut (DDG-99)
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2012
In charge of 4 divisions on my ship as the Executive Department Head.
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Division Officer - USS John L Hall (FFG-32)
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Jun 2008 - Oct 2010
In charge of 2 Divisions (24 Sailors) for a year and a half. Then in charge of 4 divisions (55 Sailors) the last 7 months of my tour on my first ship. In charge of 2 Divisions (24 Sailors) for a year and a half. Then in charge of 4 divisions (55 Sailors) the last 7 months of my tour on my first ship.
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Education
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2004 - 2008
United States Naval Academy
BS, Information Technology -
2018 - 2020
New York Film Academy
MFA Producing Program, Film/Video and Photographic Arts
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