Ryan J. Van Kleeck
76 Glendale Rd. #2
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-0302
 kleeckster@aol.com
www.redrocketclub.com

photographer, editor & ENG. truck operator
event organizer, friendly people person
aspiring writer and commercial media producer
founder of The Red Rocket Automobile Club; 
-full demo reel available-

QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced with Sony Betacam SP and SX 3ccd digital cameras. Linear and Non-linear editing. ENG, SNG and commercial production projects. Three point lighting techniques. Satellite and microwave feed setup and transmissions. Familiar with: Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, Studio DV, Windows 98/00. TelePrompter operations. Mackie Audio boards. Data entry. Work well under pressure with strict timelines and restricted guidelines. Ability to carry 50+ pounds of gear and equipment. Team oriented, easy to get along with and dependable. Outgoing, friendly and sociable with the general public. Superior attendance, attitude and work ethic. 

 WORK HISTORY

6/03/02 to present  WTEN-ABC 10 Albany, NY. 
5 and 11pm show editor. Sports photographer. Responsible for: Editing local and national news stories. Taking local and national satellite and microwave feeds. Loading the tape cart in the correct rundown and relaying any discrepancies. Logging each and every story into our tape library for future reference. Shoot on Sony BetaSX digital camera. 

7/20/01 to 5/30/02  WHBF- TV; CBS News affiliate, Rock Island, IL
News photographer, editor & ENG. truck operator. Captured spot news of dog being saved by firefighters on the nearly frozen Mississippi River 3-6-02. The Footage was used nationwide through the National News Service. 

1/00 to 7/01  WRNN- TV Channel 62, Kingston, NY
Production assistant and intern. Assisted with studio cameras, floor direction and TelePrompter. Nightly Setup operations of the Sports Ticker, Weather computer and Big Story Chat Room. 

11/00 to 7/01 The Ellenbogen Group, Inc. video production house, Kingston, NY. Intern and production assistant. Assisted with program production and concept ideas for The Resort Network. RSN. 


Education

New School of Radio and Television; Albany, NY. 2000-2001 
Ulster County Community College, Stone Ridge, NY. Spring 1998-2000                                 1993-1997 Kingston High School, Kingston, NY.

 Demo reel available!