Hi! I'm Ryan Smith Alvarez, a detail-oriented and bilingual recent graduate with a BBA in Marketing and Film Studies. I have a passion for media production, content creation, and marketing strategy, specializing in photography, videography, and social media management. My skills with Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and Canva help me craft compelling visual stories that engage and inspire audiences. Over the years, I've gained hands-on experience directing, creating, and editing content across various platforms and events. Whether working on campus events, community outreach, or commercial projects, I always strive to exceed client expectations by delivering high-quality and creative media solutions.

Ryan Smith Alvarez

Hi! I'm Ryan Smith Alvarez, a detail-oriented and bilingual recent graduate with a BBA in Marketing and Film Studies. I have a passion for media production, content creation, and marketing strategy, specializing in photography, videography, and social media management. My skills with Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and Canva help me craft compelling visual stories that engage and inspire audiences. Over the years, I've gained hands-on experience directing, creating, and editing content across various platforms and events. Whether working on campus events, community outreach, or commercial projects, I always strive to exceed client expectations by delivering high-quality and creative media solutions.

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Hi! I’m Ryan Smith Alvarez, a detail-oriented and bilingual recent graduate with a BBA in Marketing and Film Studies. I have a passion for media production, content creation, and marketing strategy, specializing in photography, videography, and social media management. My skills with Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and Canva help me craft compelling visual stories that engage and inspire audiences.

Over the years, I’ve gained hands-on experience directing, creating, and editing content across various platforms and events. Whether working on campus events, community outreach, or commercial projects, I always strive to exceed client expectations by delivering high-quality and creative media solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Marketing Media Specialist at The Centre for Humanitarian Engagement
June 30, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Collaborated with the marketing team to plan and produce engaging content for multiple platforms. Shot photos and videos reflecting company values to encourage community service participation. Edited media with Adobe Lightroom, Premiere, and DaVinci Resolve to meet creative goals.
Event Photographer at Associate Students of Walla Walla University
June 30, 2024 - August 15, 2025
Captured candid and posed moments during campus events. Set up and maintained lighting and photography equipment. Edited and retouched event photos to ensure professional quality and compiled event photography portfolios for promotional use.
Content Creator & Social Media Marketer at Nuestra Iglesia
June 30, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Developed engaging multimedia content for events and community outreach. Managed posting schedules on Instagram and other platforms to increase reach. Used Adobe Suite and Canva for consistent visual branding and researched demographics to optimize social media strategies.
Photographer/Videographer at VisualsByRyan
September 1, 2021 - Present
Operate and manage personal marketing business including scheduling and booking clients for graduation, couples, personal, event, and corporate photography. Work in commercial videography and drone operation, consistently curating experiences and products to exceed client expectations.
Photographer/Videographer at Camp MiVoden
August 31, 2022 - August 15, 2025
Produced original photo and video content highlighting camp activities. Edited media using Adobe Lightroom and Premiere for high-quality presentation. Provided media for social media coordinator for Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube promotion.

Education

BBA in Marketing, Film Studies at Walla Walla University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education