Ryan Laurie

130 Main Street, Wales, MA 01081 - (413) 271-4037

rlaurie@worcester.edu - www.linkedin.com/in/rlaurie2896 - https://rlaurie.weebly.com/

Education
Worcester State University, Worcester MA - BA in Communication ANTICIPATED
DECEMBER 2019 Major - Communication
Concentration - Media Broadcasting
Relevant Coursework
● Media Criticism, Social Media, Television Production, Interpersonal Communication, Video Editing,
Senior Communication Capstone, Persuasion, Visual Media Literacy, Public Speaking, Digital Imaging.

Professional Experience
National Communication Association, Worcester MA - Ambassador NOVEMBER 2018
- PRESENT

● Ambassador for the Omni Psi Chapter of the Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society.
● Generate interest in the field of communication, encourage professional development in the field,
discuss and exchange ideas in the field, and maintain faculty-student bonds.
Unity Radio, Worcester MA - On-Air Talent Assistant Volunteer MAY 17, 2018 -
JULY 21, 2018

● Provide voice-over on-air talent assistance during weekly podcast.

● Research statistics and background information on subjects prior to weekly podcast.
Charter TV3, Worcester MA - Production Assistant Intern JANUARY 22, 2018 -
APRIL 13, 2018

● Assist handling and building technical equipment such as cameras, lights, XLR and B/C wires in the
studio newsroom as well as at live sporting events.
● Assist journalists out in the field by recording A and B-roll footage with studio video-cameras.
● Control lighting in studio and check audio for anchors and journalists before nightly news broadcasts.

Employment Experience
Micknuck’s Fresh Marketplace, Fiskdale MA - Produce Clerk/ Deli Clerk MARCH 2012 –
PRESENT
● Communicate effectively with customers and coworkers. Answer questions and take customer orders.
● Check the quality of produce and deli products. Stock shelves and promote products.
● Lift heavy objects and deliver products to other departments of the store.
● Work under pressure and perform orders in a timely manner.

Skills
● Proficiency in social media, media analysis, and professional blogging.
● Effective interpersonal communication and team-oriented. Ability to work under pressure.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Effective oral and written communication.
● Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere.
● Organized and punctual. Critical thinking and problem solving.

Awards
● Lambda Pi Eta honorary pin and cords
NOVEMBER 2018
● Dean’s List FALL 2017, SPRING 2017, FALL 2018, SPRING
2018, FALL 2019
● Tantasqua Regional Senior High School Diploma
MAY 2015

Community Service
American Cancer Society, Fiskdale MA - Relay for Life Participant
DECEMBER 2014
● Raised $100 in cookie dough fundraiser for Relay for Life event.
● Spread breast cancer awareness and walked event track for five hours.
Recycling Club, Fiskdale MA - Student Volunteer AUGUST 2013 -
MAY 2014

● Assist art department by going to each classroom at Tantasqua Regional Senior High School and collect
recyclable material to be placed in recycling bin outside.

Professional References
Justin Counoyer - Former Employer
Micknucks Fresh Marketplace
570 Main Street, Fiskdale, MA 01518
(508)-347-0116
Dave Bolduc - Former Internship Supervisor
CharterTV3
95 Higgins Street, Worcester, MA 01606
David.Bolduc@charter.com
(800)-634-1008
Thomas White - Former University Professor
Worcester State University
486 Chandler Street, Worcester MA 01602
twhite@worcester.edu