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Ryan Brown

Des Moines

Summary

Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in producing digital media as well as law/politics and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and fraternity involvement. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Gas Station Associate

Casey's General Store
06.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.

Meat Packer

Jewel Osco
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Packed meat in Styrofoam, plastic and paper packaging and weighed on scale for pricing
  • Performed equipment maintenance by cleaning, lubricating and maintaining proper alignment.
  • Organized and stored items at specific temperatures to maintain freshness.

Nutrition Specialist

Bethlehem Woods Retirement Community
03.2020 - 08.2021
  • Monitored quality control procedures to guarantee preparation and delivery of healthy menu choices.
  • Provided in-depth information on nutritional care to maximize health.

Vice President of Philanthropy and Service

Interfraternity Council
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed service hours, coordinated philanthropic initiatives, and collaborated with other campus organizations to raise funds for charitable causes
  • Defined and integrated roles, responsibilities, and processes for fraternities philanthropies

Historian

Sigma Chi
12.2024 - Current
  • Documented fraternity events through photography and record-keeping, creating a visual and written history for the organization
  • Identified and conserved documents, records and maps of historical significance.
  • Arranged and analyzed historical information to evaluate significance and organize representations while highlighting findings.

Social Chair

Sigma Chi
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Organized and coordinated events, managing logistics, budgeting, and promotion to ensure successful fraternity functions
  • Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making.
  • Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents.

Philanthropy Chair

Sigma Chi
12.2021 - 08.2022
  • Planned, organized, and directed philanthropic fundraising initiatives.
  • Designed and implemented fundraising strategies and techniques to engage donors and close pledges and gifts.
  • Engaged in collaborative problem-solving for fundraising and donor development.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Law, Politics, And Society

Drake University
Des Moines, IA
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Production

Drake University
Des Moines, IA
05.2025

Media & Production Experience

Content Creator - True Blue Studios (Jan 2025-Current)

  • Produced high-quality shorts for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok
  • Worked on audio, videography, editing, thumbnail creation


Short Film Production - Drake University (Jan 2024-Current)

  • Collaborated on multiple short films, one of which was nominated for an award, showcasing strong storytelling and technical skills.


Production Assistant - Drake University (Jan 2024-Current)

  • Assisted with set operations, scheduling, and logistical coordination, ensuring smooth production execution.


Lighting & Camera Operations - Drake University (Jan 2024-Current)

  • Gained hands-on experience with professional lighting setups, camera work, and scene composition, enhancing visual storytelling techniques.


Photography & Digital Media - Drake University (Jan 2024-Current)

  • Developed photography and editing skills
  • Captured high-quality images for projects


Audio - Drake University (Jan 2023-Current)

  • Ran episodes of a radio show with popular music

Timeline

Historian

Sigma Chi
12.2024 - Current

Social Chair

Sigma Chi
01.2024 - 12.2024

Gas Station Associate

Casey's General Store
06.2023 - Current

Vice President of Philanthropy and Service

Interfraternity Council
08.2022 - 01.2023

Meat Packer

Jewel Osco
07.2022 - 01.2023

Philanthropy Chair

Sigma Chi
12.2021 - 08.2022

Nutrition Specialist

Bethlehem Woods Retirement Community
03.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Law, Politics, And Society

Drake University

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Production

Drake University

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