I am an entrepreneur and multimedia freelancer, building brands and stories across video, photography, design, and digital content. I partner with clients to deliver polished, on-brand materials and engaging content that resonates with audiences. My journey includes directing, producing, shooting, and editing projects for high-profile clients, building an in-house brand, and growing a versatile client base through social media and web design. I’m passionate about helping small businesses and artists amplify their presence and am always expanding my skills across the media, design, and tech landscapes.

Ryan Staine

I am an entrepreneur and multimedia freelancer, building brands and stories across video, photography, design, and digital content. I partner with clients to deliver polished, on-brand materials and engaging content that resonates with audiences. My journey includes directing, producing, shooting, and editing projects for high-profile clients, building an in-house brand, and growing a versatile client base through social media and web design. I’m passionate about helping small businesses and artists amplify their presence and am always expanding my skills across the media, design, and tech landscapes.

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I am an entrepreneur and multimedia freelancer, building brands and stories across video, photography, design, and digital content. I partner with clients to deliver polished, on-brand materials and engaging content that resonates with audiences.

My journey includes directing, producing, shooting, and editing projects for high-profile clients, building an in-house brand, and growing a versatile client base through social media and web design. I’m passionate about helping small businesses and artists amplify their presence and am always expanding my skills across the media, design, and tech landscapes.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Editor/Voiceover Artist at Mercor Intelligence
February 7, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Read, peer reviewed and wrote conversational and intellectually sound scripts with AI teammates to improve Twitter AI Grok; collaborated with AI systems to enhance human-like engagement; produced Q&A scenarios across diverse genres.
Content Creator / Brand Content at Hilton Chicago Mag Mile Suites
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Produced and edited promotional content and social media assets for Hilton Chicago Mag Mile Suites; managed branding and digital materials for the property.
Customer Service Representative (Remote) at Arise Virtual Solutions
December 30, 2021 - March 24, 2022
Provided customer service on behalf of clients such as Home Depot & Comcast/Xfinity; licensed and certified. Reported, addressed, diagnosed, and corrected information & issues with services; supported customers with package plans, insurance costs, item lookups, and delivery services; trained for client-specific processes and upsold value plans.
Multimedia Freelancer at Staine Multimedia
January 1, 2018 - November 4, 2025
Directed, produced, shot, and edited a commercial feature for Divvy, which received high praise from the CEO and Columbia alumni. Generated high-quality content for various non-profit organizations. Designed numerous materials for emerging artists and Black-owned businesses, including Fade Attik, Kenthe Messenger, Amore Cash Clothing, Chicago Made Apparel, and The Cake Lady. Developed complete web designs, business cards, and merchandise for myself and other brands.

Education

Associate of Arts in Cinema Arts & Television Sciences at Columbia College Chicago
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Associate of Arts, General Education at Oakton Community College
August 30, 2019 - March 4, 2020
Had to stop after one semester due to COVID/quarantine

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services