Rylee Barno
Columbus,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Dedicated to connecting with others through information. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Versed in viral trends and breaking news response with proven success leveraging social media platforms to increase engagement.
Overview
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Work History
News Director
WBWC The Sting
- In charge of all News production at Baldwin Wallace’s radio station, WBWC The Sting.
- Conducts interviews with local newsmakers.
- Host of NewsPulse, WBWC’s News specialty show.
Director
Passionate Professionals
Berea, OH
01.2026 - Current
- Oversaw operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Collaborated with mentor Sean Gilmore to develop and execute long-term goals and objectives.
Teachers Assistant
Intro to Communication Research
- Assists in lesson planning and instruction of CAS-215 with Dr. Sean Gilmore.
Co-President
BWTV
- Directs, produces, edits, and does videography for BWTV, a student organization that specializes in visual media at Baldwin Wallace university.
Social Media Manager
Baldwin Wallace Cross Country/ Track & Field
- In charge of reels, video editing, and story posting for the BW XC/T&F Instagram account.
Contributing Writer
The Exponent
- Article “Students experience valuable learning opportunities through criminal justice program” written for the class Workshop in Journalism, which was selected by the exponent to be published.
- Link to article (if viewing resume digitally): https://bwexponent.com/students-experience-valuable-learning-opportunities-through-criminal-justice-program/
Resident Assistant
Baldwin Wallace University’s Front St. Dormitories
- Resident Assistant at Baldwin Wallace University’s Front St. Dormitories
Lifeguard
Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus
- Aquatic Lifeguard at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Production, English minor
Baldwin Wallace University
05.2027
High School - undefined
Bexley High School
05.2023
Skills
- Interviewing skills
- Video editing
- Social media strategy
- Content development
- Audience engagement
- Production expertise
- Radio production
- Audio editing
- Podcast production
- Digital media expertise
- Adobe Audition expertise
- Final Cut Pro expertise
Certification
- CPR/AED Certified by the Red Cross.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Interests
- Advocacy Campaigns
- Pop-Culture and Media Analysis
- Music and Singing
- Mindfulness Practices
- Running
- Art and Drawing
Timeline
Director
Passionate Professionals
01.2026 - Current
News Director
WBWC The Sting
Teachers Assistant
Intro to Communication Research
Co-President
BWTV
Social Media Manager
Baldwin Wallace Cross Country/ Track & Field
Contributing Writer
The Exponent
Resident Assistant
Baldwin Wallace University’s Front St. Dormitories
Lifeguard
Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus
High School - undefined
Bexley High School
Bachelor of Arts - Media Production, English minor
Baldwin Wallace University
Relevant College Courses
- Communications
- -Foundations of Media Production
- -Strategies in Public Relations
- -Intro to Communications
- -Intro to Journalism
- -Relationships and Communication
- -Radio Production and Announcing
- -DJ Format Shift
- -Media Literacy
- -Intro to Comms Research
- -Participation in BW TV
- Writing
- -College Composition
- -Intro to Literature
- -Writing for the Multimedia
- -Workshop in Exposition and Argument
- -Workshop in advanced Exposition and Argument
- -Survey of American Literature
- -Literature for the Adolescent
- Other Relevant Courses
- -Intro to Statistics
- -Intro to Data Science
- -Principles of Psychological Sciences
- -Introduction to Theatre
- -Introduction to Acting
Awards and Achievements
Emerging Leader of the Year: 2025, Awarded Emerging Leader of the year by Baldwin Wallace University Student Activity Center as News Director at WBWC., Honors Student: A part of the Honors College at Baldwin Wallace University., Presidential Scholarship: Awarded the Presidential Scholarship at Baldwin Wallace University., Dean’s List: Dean’s List at Baldwin Wallace University, Varsity/and Academic All-OAC Athlete: NCAA Athlete competing for the Baldwin Wallace University cross country, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field team. Academic All-OAC athlete for the spring 2024 outdoor track season as well as the fall 2024 cross country season (finished top 3/top 20 respectively at a conference meet while maintaining above a 3.5 GPA).