Ryan Lester

Videographer / Social Content Creator at Alive Coverage
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Gainesville, Florida, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Videographer / Social Content Creator
      • Jun 2021 - Present

      Orlando, Florida, United States As a full-time Freelance Artist with Alive Coverage, I have been instrumental in creating compelling visual content for a diverse range of high-profile clients, including Google, FIFA, Live Nation, the NFL, and more. My role involves conceptualizing, designing, and executing creative videos that align with each client's brand identity and objectives. Responsibilities: Collaborating with clients to understand their vision and requirements, translating these into unique and engaging… Show more As a full-time Freelance Artist with Alive Coverage, I have been instrumental in creating compelling visual content for a diverse range of high-profile clients, including Google, FIFA, Live Nation, the NFL, and more. My role involves conceptualizing, designing, and executing creative videos that align with each client's brand identity and objectives. Responsibilities: Collaborating with clients to understand their vision and requirements, translating these into unique and engaging videos. Developing a wide range of creative assets, including videos, graphics, animations, and more. Working on multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery without compromising on quality. Continually refining and improving designs based on client feedback and industry trends. Utilizing a variety of digital tools and software to create high-quality artwork. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Graduate Assistant
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      As a Graduate Assistant in the Urban and Regional Planning Department at the University of Florida, I am responsible for a diverse range of tasks that support both the department's administrative needs and its communication efforts. My role involves managing social media platforms, creating engaging content for our website, handling program inquiries, and assisting with various administrative tasks. Achievements: Boosted social media engagement through strategic content… Show more As a Graduate Assistant in the Urban and Regional Planning Department at the University of Florida, I am responsible for a diverse range of tasks that support both the department's administrative needs and its communication efforts. My role involves managing social media platforms, creating engaging content for our website, handling program inquiries, and assisting with various administrative tasks. Achievements: Boosted social media engagement through strategic content creation. Authored numerous news stories, effectively communicating department updates. Streamlined administrative processes, improving department efficiency. Show less

    • Project Intern
      • Jan 2023 - May 2023

      Sarasota, Florida, United States As a Project Intern at Architecture Sarasota, I was involved in a variety of tasks aimed at understanding and improving housing affordability in Sarasota, FL. My role was centered around research, analysis, and communication of findings related to housing design and affordability. Responsibilities: Conducted in-depth analysis to assess housing affordability in Sarasota, FL, contributing to the understanding of local housing market dynamics. Identified and studied post-WWII… Show more As a Project Intern at Architecture Sarasota, I was involved in a variety of tasks aimed at understanding and improving housing affordability in Sarasota, FL. My role was centered around research, analysis, and communication of findings related to housing design and affordability. Responsibilities: Conducted in-depth analysis to assess housing affordability in Sarasota, FL, contributing to the understanding of local housing market dynamics. Identified and studied post-WWII modern housing designs, focusing on their applicability to future multi-family developments. Created a comprehensive presentation with my findings for internal use at Architecture Sarasota. Show less

    • Content Coordinator
      • Jun 2020 - May 2023

      Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States Created informational videos for the Spring 2021 Envision Resilience Nantucket Challenge, calling on interdisciplinary teams of graduate students from prestigious design universities to reimagine Nantucket's Harbor under the latest projections of sea level rise. Interviewed and worked with 22 local and regional advisors on the island with expertise in conservation, public works, real estate, architecture, historic preservation, natural resources, art, marine biology, fisheries, civil… Show more Created informational videos for the Spring 2021 Envision Resilience Nantucket Challenge, calling on interdisciplinary teams of graduate students from prestigious design universities to reimagine Nantucket's Harbor under the latest projections of sea level rise. Interviewed and worked with 22 local and regional advisors on the island with expertise in conservation, public works, real estate, architecture, historic preservation, natural resources, art, marine biology, fisheries, civil engineering, science, and transportation under the guidance of ReMain Nantucket. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

      Gainesville, Florida, United States Assisted the UF team of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation's Coasts, Climates, the Humanities and the Environment Consortium (CCHEC), a project of UGA, LSU, UNC & UF. UF's team, comprised of Cynthia Barnett, historian Jack E. Davis, English Professor Terry Harpold and anthropologist Ken Sassaman. The team used the 1896 hurricane as a lens to refocus and refract the humanities in the flood prone liminal zones between southeastern coastlines and rural interiors. Engaging the public in the ecological… Show more Assisted the UF team of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation's Coasts, Climates, the Humanities and the Environment Consortium (CCHEC), a project of UGA, LSU, UNC & UF. UF's team, comprised of Cynthia Barnett, historian Jack E. Davis, English Professor Terry Harpold and anthropologist Ken Sassaman. The team used the 1896 hurricane as a lens to refocus and refract the humanities in the flood prone liminal zones between southeastern coastlines and rural interiors. Engaging the public in the ecological narratives of the coastal plain allowed us to integrate the humanities into environmental discourse and deepen understanding of climate instability, justice, and impacts on diverse populations. Conducted historical research and filming areas impacted by the hurricane, to later be used in a GIS StoryMap for public viewing. Show less

    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Content Creator/Website Designer (Florida-Caribbean Louis Stokes Regional Center of Excellence)
      • Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

      Gainesville, Florida, United States • Helped get website and all social media platforms up and running, created original content used for various outlets, designed posters and brochures for an NSF conference. • FL-C LSRCE's grant work aimed to enhance the success of students from traditionally underrepresented minority populations in STEM to reduce the impact of stereotype threat and enhance growth mindset in the face of academic challenges.

    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Social Media Coordinator (The Promontory Chicago)
      • Sep 2016 - Apr 2017

      Greater Chicago Area Handled the restaurant's social media and provided photos for it. Also took and posted photos of new dishes made by the Executive Chef and cocktails crafted by the bar staff.

Education

  • University of Florida
    Master of Urban and Regional Planning
    2022 - 2024
  • University of Florida
    Bachelor's Degree, Sustainability and the Built Environment
    2019 - 2021
  • Santa Fe College
    Associate of Arts - AA, Geography
    2017 - 2019
  • University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning
    Bachelor's degree, Sustainability and the Built Environment
    2019 - 2021

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