Tess Ryan

Researched, scripted, and pre-produced 31 docu-style, holiday-themed promotional videos for media company to release on their streaming platform. Content covered holiday traditions in different parts of the world.

Hybrid scripted/unscripted show which included sketches, DIY segments, expert interviews and man-on-the-street interviews. Supported writers room -- which focused on sketches and expert interview prep -- with research and organization of segments. Was the liaison between creatives and production in ensuring a smooth transition to set. Researched and presented expert options for interviews. Prepped man-on-the-street interviews for hosts.

Writer's assistant for an accelerated writer's room, supporting writers and pre-production for a political comedy series "Embeds" aired on Verizon's go90 network.

Hybrid scripted/unscripted show which included sketches, DIY segments, expert interviews and man-on-the-street interviews. Supported writers room -- which focused on sketches and expert interview prep -- with research and organization of segments. Was the liaison between creatives and production in ensuring a smooth transition to set. Researched and presented expert options for interviews. Prepped man-on-the-street interviews for hosts.

Budgeted, prepped, crewed and oversaw an overnight music video shoot for Alyson Stoner. Directed by Sherif Higazy. Video included full choreography/dancers. Shot on rooftop in DTLA.

Supported creative/producers on comedy competition show hosted by Dana Carvey, produced by Renegade83 Entertainment. Guests included Steve Carrell, Jon Lovitz, Tom Arnold, Kate Flannery, Yvette Nicole Brown and more.

Assistant to the showrunners of NBC's Hollywood Game Night Season 4. Some responsibilities included: managing showrunners' schedules/meetings, supporting casting producers and game producers in prep, collecting cast paperwork and liaising with Legal/Standards and Practices on production days.

Assistant to the showrunners of first-season, live television show, KNOCK KNOCK LIVE. Some responsibilities included: managing call/meeting schedule for two showrunners, facilitating meetings with a-list celebrities, supporting producers through accelerated prep, liaising between script department and showrunners during live shows, and supporting electronics during live shows.

• Scheduled and managed production assistants • Managed production office inventory and purchases • Provided clerical assistance - including phone reception, organization of legal/clearance paperwork, POs & expense tracking • Successfully balanced/prioritized many tasks simultaneously with professionalism and collectedness

• Phone experience; covered executive assistant’s desk • Wrote coverage for screenplays, books, and directors’ samples & conducted research via Studio System

Event Videography • Shot video in fast paced, high stress environments • Developed an eye and skill in capturing personal moments on camera

• Edited trailers and features to meet the needs of Creative Director and client • Created motion graphic concept with marketing heads at Iron Mountain Inc. for Customer Reference Program spot & executed One of my edits featured on Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/09/wedding-video_n_3047524.html

• Pitched digital media campaign for tech support company • Produced, shot, and edited short video packages for web

Assisted in all realms of on-set production taking place on football star Colt McCoy's family ranch. Responsibilities included craft services, organizing meals, and set decoration.