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Ryan Heitkamp

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

With extensive experience managing and producing projects from start to finish, I have successfully overseen numerous projects in the past decade. My expertise lies in ensuring timely and within-budget project delivery, while meeting Scope of Work objectives. I have a proven track record of providing efficient administrative support for program participants and staff. My strengths include prioritizing and organizing workloads, leading small to medium-sized teams to meet tight deadlines, and providing training and support to team members. Building strong working relationships with management, staff, and internal and external groups comes naturally to me. Additionally, I am highly skilled in organizing and coordinating shoots, utilizing production equipment, conducting script analysis, and contributing to script changes. I am proficient in writing and editing scenes, treatments, and scripts, as well as video and sound editing. Technically adept in the entire Adobe Creative Suite, Airtable, Monday.com, Various Project Management processes and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall), as well as MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Crossroads Church
08.2022 - Current
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
  • Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.

Production Manager

SpotOn Productions
01.2020 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for coordinating internal and external resources to ensure that clients' requirements are met, and that video productions/projects are completed on time and within budget
  • Maintained relationships with over 150 vendors/contractors and employed them as needed
  • Responsible for managing over 100 overlapping projects each year
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.

Project Manager

Ohio Valley AV
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for managing project plan from pre-sale to completion
  • Tasked with quoting estimates, determining time-frame, funding limitations, procedures, staffing requirements and allotment of resources to various phases of a project
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.

AV Tech/Project Manager

Prestige AV
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.

AV Tech/Project Manager

ITA AV
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for quoting, project managing and executing live events.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.

Cinematographer/Producer

Five Stone Productions
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Produced numerous film, motion graphics and audio projects
  • Planned, organized and lead large crews on many production shoots
  • Edited projects and assigned scenes using Final Cut and Premiere

Creative Director/Leading Volunteer

White Oak Christian Church
01.2007 - 01.2017
  • Responsible for leading a team of 20+ volunteers
  • Creating and producing all sermon series media
  • To include but not limited to all motion graphics, still graphics and video elements
  • Also responsible for live audio and video production

14J Radar Operator

Ohio Army National Guard
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Optimized radar system performance, calibrating equipment settings based on atmospheric conditions and terrain features.
  • Streamlined workflow processes within our team, consistently meeting deadlines for data reporting and analysis.
  • Maintained strict adherence to operational security protocols, safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
  • Supported mission success through diligent surveillance of assigned geographic areas using advanced radar technology.

Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic

US Air Force
09.2001 - 01.2006
  • Diagnosed complex malfunctions with advanced troubleshooting techniques, resulting in accurate repairs and reduced repeat issues.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to aircrew members by addressing their concerns promptly and accurately resolving any equipment-related issues.
  • Implemented preventative maintenance program that extended the life cycle of aerospace ground support assets while reducing unscheduled downtime.

Education

AAS - Audio Video Production

Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH

BS - Communication Arts

Wilmington College
Cincinnati, OH

Skills

  • Project management
  • Team Leadership
  • Agile methodologies
  • Waterfall methodologies
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Staff scheduling
  • Dedication to product quality
  • Continuous improvements
  • Production planning
  • Operations management
  • Staff management
  • Production scheduling

Timeline

Production Manager

Crossroads Church
08.2022 - Current

Production Manager

SpotOn Productions
01.2020 - 08.2022

Project Manager

Ohio Valley AV
01.2019 - 01.2020

AV Tech/Project Manager

Prestige AV
01.2018 - 01.2019

AV Tech/Project Manager

ITA AV
01.2016 - 01.2018

Cinematographer/Producer

Five Stone Productions
01.2013 - 01.2017

14J Radar Operator

Ohio Army National Guard
01.2009 - 01.2013

Creative Director/Leading Volunteer

White Oak Christian Church
01.2007 - 01.2017

Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic

US Air Force
09.2001 - 01.2006

AAS - Audio Video Production

Cincinnati State Technical And Community College

BS - Communication Arts

Wilmington College
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