hello!
I’m Rachel Ryan.
Director, videographer, photographer and a one-woman show of...
The Middle of In Between
Yes, that’s a mouthful.
But life throws a lot at us, so it pairs seamlessly with the phrase.
(I have a little bit of country in my blood and that’s a drone remote control in my hand above.)
On the job
Personal Accomplishments:
(Your chance to get to know me a little bit better)
– Learned how to drive a 1974 Yamaha motorcycle at age 15
– Learned how to drive a stick shift at age 16 (my first car was a stick)
– Took Wood Shop classes for four years and my favorite piece I created is an Adirondack chair that I still use
– Lived on Mount Rainier summer 2005 and learned a lot of about myself and Mother Nature
– Drove my dream car, a Maserati Ghibli, for three days for my birthday
– Took my first private snowing lesson in February 2019
I am here to help you shine on-camera with video.
Let's get a cup of coffee: rachel.ryan09@gmail.com
(Pssst!: I live for a homemade iced coffee made with medium whole beans roasted by Peet’s.)
I graduated with a Bachelor's in Mass Communications from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and have a Web Core Design Certification from Minneapolis Community and Technical College.
I reside in Minneapolis with my pug, Ruby, and
RECOMMENDATIONS
Want to partner with me? Here's what others have said about that.
(H/t to each of them. They're really great people. I'm biased, of course.)
"We hired Rachel to work on the media team for our conference, The Convergence of Human Training, Animal Training and Technology. Rachel was a fabulous addition to the team. She worked well with the others and everyone was impressed with her professionalism. Rachel did a fantastic job of photographing and filming the conference as it happened. She captured the spirit of the event and created a wonderful recap video for us. Rachel is very skilled at relating to people and making them feel comfortable in front of a camera. We really loved the way that she mingled with our attendees and became a welcome part of the conference experience for them. I'm grateful to Rachel for helping to bring my vision to life and for documenting our event so well. We will definitely be inviting Rachel back to work on our future events!"
– Joan Orr, Owner, TAGteach International
"I worked with Rachel recently on a social media project where we covered an all day event. My team was selected to be a media sponsor, so we had to execute online streaming, content creation and live social media coverage throughout the day. Rachel volunteered her expertise to support our efforts and did an amazing job. She took our strategy and added her creative spin, engaging personality and professional quality that enhanced our efforts. I'd welcome future opportunities to work with Rachel!"
– Ryan Pena, Social Media Manager, Video Production, Speaker and Emcee
"Rachel brings a passion and dedication to her work that is hard to find. It's clear that she truly enjoys what she does and wants to help a business grow. She's very adept at social media marketing and understands how each SM element may or may not add to a business, depending on its brand and focus. Rachel would be a great addition for any marketing or engagement team!"
– Cassie Clark, Security Community Senior Representative, SalesForce
"Energetic and collaborative are the words that come to mind regarding Rachel’s work at The Waters. She focused on digital marketing implementation especially on re-launching the site for The Colony. During this period, she built strong relationships with the leadership at The Colony and helped complete the transition in record time. This ability to work with a busy team, while assisting with other community projects from grand openings to gathering content, was impressive. Last, Rachel brought great energy to the home office helping to build team dynamics."
– Mary Pat Ladner, CMO/VP Sales, Marketing and Communications
"Rachel Ryan is a household name at Digital People. She is trusted and dependable! She has exceptional marketing skills, but in addition to that she is adaptable and quick on her feet. She is a strong communicator who can work with all levels within an organization. On top of it all she is fun to work with! I laugh every time I talk to Rachel. She represents Digital People with the utmost professionalism. She has big goals and I can't wait to see where she goes from here.
– Ashley Allen, Talent Specialist
"Prepare for the 'wow' factor when you meet Rachel Ryan. Not only does Rachel provide an exceptional and memorable customer experience, her positive attitude and incredible work ethic bring each and every project to life. Rachel will stop at nothing to completely satisfy, surprise and delight her customer - asking all of the right questions and organizing accordingly to meet deadlines in a hectic environment. Rachel's upbeat and optimistic attitude is truly inspirational, and motivates all she works with to bring their best to the table. Her friendship is invaluable, and I expect she will extend her experiences to lead and motivate others along her professional journey."
– Tara Patoile, Interactive Marketing Strategist
"Rachel is a dedicated, hard-working problem-solver that can adapt to any scenario or project with ease. I recommend her for projects with strategy, vision and detailed execution."
– Madison Anonick, Director of Marketing within the electrical industry
"Rachel is an extremely intelligent individual who always jumps at the opportunity to help others around her. I had the privilege of studying with Rachel in numerous classes. Not only did her personality bring joy to the classroom atmosphere but she also was always the student who asked all the right questions. Due to Rachel's ability to communicate in the classroom, she was able to ensure that not only she understood the task at hand but the entire classroom was also enlightened. I am very lucky to have called her a classmate. Because of her dedication, ambition and intelligence, I look forward to watching Rachel excel in the business of mass communications."
– Katherine Saleum, Director of Communications at Saint Therese
"I only had the opportunity to work with Rachel for a brief time, but it goes without saying that she is a remarkable talent, with an eye for not only growing traditional business, but also seeking out other opportunities to expand the business. She took her role seriously and is passionate about her results. Beyond the passion on driving performance, she has become a natural leader, and fights hard for her beliefs. She is at her best in a group environment and is consciously proactive at getting full involvement of all other team members to derive the best results possible. I have the deepest personal and professional respect for Rachel, and sincerely believe she will bring her unique energy, optimism, passion, and tireless creativity to every job she performs."
– Taylor Callais, Digital Marketing Specialist
"As a consultant, I relied on Rachel to give me feedback regarding marketing and the use of social media to promote my business as a safety consultant. I was impressed with her attention to detail, and her focus on me as the customer. She asked solid questions and took the time to learn about my business, the goals and the markets I was trying to reach. I found her to be hard working and dedicated to the project that was essentially “helping out a friend”. Rachel has the ability to interact with people at all levels, and presents herself well in diverse situations."
– Timothy Puyleart, Director of Safety, Americas Region; Konecranes