Luke Ray
Chicago,IL
Summary
I cemented my videography skills through the fast-paced, demanding workload of TV news. I started work as a videographer (later promoted to multimedia journalist) before finishing my degree in Broadcast Journalism at UIUC, where I had become fluent in Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro among other software. My education and years of work experience gave me a permanent knack for visual storytelling. Shooting and editing music videos and social media content recently reignited my passion. My keen eye for a shot and intuitive editing/storytelling abilities allow me to create compelling content that conveys the message at hand.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Cashier/Catering/Delivery
Pasta Bowl
05.2019 - Current
- Tending to customers and vendors needs in person and on the phone
- Assisting in daily restaurant management, inventory, large catering orders, and maintenance
- Purchasing, stocking and transferring products for three restaurants
Carrier Sales Representative
Load Delivered Logistics
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Negotiated rates and communicated issues between carriers and customer representatives for cross-country freight shipments
- Built working and personal relationships with carriers and customer representatives
Videographer/Multimedia Journalist
WCIA 3 News
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Researched, shot, edited and wrote multiple stories on tight deadlines each day
- Researched and pitched new content for evening newscasts
- Found solutions when stories weren’t working out
- Delivered live reports in studio and in the field
- Developed outside contacts I could call on for help with current and future stories
- Engaged viewers with story updates on social media
Summer/Winter Intern
Kindling Group
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Wrote blog posts and posted content daily via Facebook, Twitter and Hootsuite
- Transcribed interviews and logged tape using Adobe Prelude and Microsoft Excel
Staff Writer
WPGU 107.1
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Analyzed and reviewed new music releases for the station’s website
- Pitched and curated music to be featured online
Staff Writer
Current Gent Magazine
03.2014 - 07.2014
- Wrote two articles per week on topics ranging from news, sports, entertainment, etc
Committee Member
American Advertising Federation – On The House
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Designed and helped deliver advertisements and logos for local organizations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
05.2015
Skills
- Visual storytelling
- Adobe creative suite
- Video editing proficiency
- Deadline management
- Adaptable shooting style
- Video storytelling
- Multitasking
- Relationship building
- Audio editing
- Interview filming
- Video production
- Social media content
Honors and Awards
- Dana M. Ewell Memorial Award, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Media, 2014-2015
- Dean's List, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Fall 2012, Division of General Studies
- Dean’s List, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Fall 2013, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Hobbies and Interests
The Alright Maybes, Band Leader, Songwriter, Guitarist, Videographer, Booker, 2020 - Present
- Composing and arranging songs for my band to perform and record
- Storyboarding, shooting and editing music videos and promo materials
- Scheduling, engineering and producing band recordings
- Booking live shows across state lines for the band
Timeline
Server/Cashier/Catering/Delivery
Pasta Bowl
05.2019 - Current
Carrier Sales Representative
Load Delivered Logistics
08.2017 - 03.2018
Videographer/Multimedia Journalist
WCIA 3 News
04.2015 - 04.2017
Summer/Winter Intern
Kindling Group
06.2014 - 01.2015
Staff Writer
Current Gent Magazine
03.2014 - 07.2014
Staff Writer
WPGU 107.1
09.2013 - 09.2014
Committee Member
American Advertising Federation – On The House
09.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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