About
Ryan M. D. Schmidt
artist / athlete / musician
ryan [at] ryanmdschmidt.com
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Personal Statement
With a passion for the artistic, I am interested in how emerging technology changes how ideas spread and what role these new forms of communication play in the emerging trends that shape our day-to-day life.
Education
Cornell University – Ithaca, New York, USA
Bachelor of Science, Communication, 2005
/ Major concentration, Information & Technology
/ Outside concentration in Film Studies, SIGCHI – Student Interest Group for Computer Human Interaction
/ Coursework: Communication, Psychology, Media, Risk Analysis, Computer Mediated Communication, Social Relations, Entrepreneurship, Film Analysis, Sound Design, Philoshophy
/ Activities and Societies: Varsity Track & Field
Ka’ahumanu Hou Schools – Kahului, Hawaii, USA
2000, HS Diploma
/ Graduated Summa Cum Laude as class of 2000 Salutatorian.
/ Activities and Societies: Media Dept, Varsity Track & Field, Varsity Basketball, Band
Professional Experience
Screens & Things, Inc. – Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Marketing Coordinator, 2008-present
/ Coordinate direct mail, print, and electronic marketing efforts
/ Create all advertising designs for print & digital media using Adobe Creative Suite
/ Manage website content & design including HTML, PHP and CSS coding
/ Implementing Search Engine Optimization for company websites
/ Produce Sales & Marketing reports via FileMaker and MS Excel
re:spyke creative – Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
President/Creative Director, 2006-present
/ Help clients assess their website needs and create a strategy for online marketing
/ Work with clients to create custom-built web solutions that match their goals and vision
/ Hand-code web design and development via X/HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript, jQuery, AJAX
/ Produce high-quality web and graphic design services using Adobe Creative Suite
/ Provide client Technical Support and instruction
polevaultnews.com – Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Web Admin, 2009-present
/ Manage online multimedia content for sports news website.
/ Oversee business development via online advertising and B2B promotions
/ Web Design from PSD to PHP, utilizing WordPress as a Content Management System
/ Minor SQL Database Management to ensure site stability
Doug Davis Realty, Inc. – Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Communication Specialist, 2005- 2008
/ Managed all marketing efforts
/ Redesigned the company website, oahuexpert.com, including all web design and content management
/ Administered a website Search Engine Optimization program
/ Developed a number of niche websites to promote various aspects of the company
/ Created/edited and managed data of company FileMaker databases of property owners and real estate records
/ Provided Information Technology support including networking, computer hardware and software upgrades, email management
/ Light accounting using Quickbooks
/ Licensed Hawaii Real Estate Agent
Dawn Syndicated Productions, LLC – Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Production Assistant, 2005
/ Coordinated and communicated production resources and facility arrangements in tandem with production managers.
/ Worked closely with the producer, director and production team to ensure show cast met schedule shoot times and various locations.
/ Acted as liaison with the camera crew, sound crew & cast during location recordings.
/ Dealt with production enquiries from members of the public.
Cornell University Lab of Ornithology – Ithaca, New York, USA
Web Design, 2004
/ Assessed target audience for web site using effective communication and usability principles
/ Produced and launched a redesigned Birds in Forested Landscapes (BFL) department web site
Licenses & Certifications
Hawaii State Real Estate Salesperson License
2006, State of Hawaii, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
/ Certified by DCCA to represent buyers and sellers of real estate in the State of Hawaii
Track & Field Coaching Certification, Level 1
2005, United States of America Track and Field (USATF)
/ Demonstrating proficiency and knowledge in all track and field event including sprints, jumps, relays, distance, and throwing events.
Coaching Experience
2009, Mid-Pacific Institute – Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, Pole Vault Coach
2008, Kamehameha Schools – Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, Pole Vault Coach
2006-2007, Iolani School – Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, Sprint and Pole Vault Coach
2005, Nike Track and Field Camps – Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA, Group Leader/Counselor
2005, USA Track and Field, Level 1 Certification – James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, USA
Athletic Achievements
2001-2005, Varsity Track and Field, Cornell University
2005, C.M. Spindler Award for most points scored by a senior track athlete, Cornell University
2004, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 Eastern Regional Finalist, Long Jump
2004, Ivy League Heptagonal Games Indoor Champion, Long Jump
2004, Ivy League Heptagonal Games Outdoor Champion, Long Jump
2004, Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America (IC4A) All-East Outdoors, Long Jump
2003, Ivy League Heptagonal Games Indoor Champion, High Jump
2003, Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America (IC4A) All-East Outdoors, High Jump
2003, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 Eastern Regional Finalist, High Jump
2000, USA Track and Field (USATF) Junior All-American, High Jump
2000, Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) Champion, Long Jump & High Jump
1999, Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) Champion, Triple Jump
Activities
Musician/Producer
/ Performed original and cover material
/ Produced music using an assortment of hardware and software tools, instruments
Student Interest Group for Computer Human Interaction (SIGCHI)
2001-2005, Cornell University
/ Participated in group discussions on the role of technology, communication, and design in human interaction
Independent Research, Electronic Communication
2004, Cornell University
/ Aided in research on the reliability and usability of various web sites
/ Formatted and catalogued research data for presentation
Special Skills
Software: Adobe Suite, Digidesign Pro Tools, FileMaker Pro, Intuit QuickBooks, Logic Pro, Microsoft Suite
Online: Wordpress Customization, Search Engine Optimization and Submission. Social Media Integration,
Programming Languages: XHTML, JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, jQuery
Intermediate Knowledge: ActionScript, ASP, PHP, XML, RSS