Wyatt Ryan
Field Organizer/Photojournalist
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About
Technically fluent and dynamic photographer/videographer with a proven track record of delivering cohesive, multi-platform content. Clever and adaptable with a strong ability to quickly assess and balance variables in ever-changing, fast-paced environments while remaining professional and collaborative - recognizing that exceptional imagery and information are the ultimate goals.
Experience
Field Organizer at Minnesota House DFL (2026-05 – Present)
- Perform direct voter outreach through door knocks, phone calls, and other community outreach events
- Recruitment and management of teams of volunteers and interns
- Working with candidates and campaigns to meet deadlines and achieve outreach goals and field objectives
- Develop relationships with community groups and individuals to foster a collaborative environment to achieve shared goals to strengthen and grow the community
Owner at Eclectic Adventures (2018-05 – Present)
- Provide photography and videography services to meet client requests
- Content creation for personal, community, and educational engagement
- Investigative journalism and video production through multiple online platforms
Sales Associate at Thatcher Pools & Spas (2025-09)
- Provide accurate information about products and chemicals to train customers in their use
- Coordinate with service and customer service teams to ensure positive customer interactions and support
- Work with marketing team to create marketing material that is engaging and informative
Associate Photographer at Mayo Clinic (2024-06 – 2025-09)
- Provide photographic and videographic documentation for patient care teams in clinical applications, surgical procedures, 3D clinic, and studio settings
- Coordinate with providers to capture accurate and precise images of patient’s conditions
- Upload images to patient’s medical chart with relevant information
Desk Operations Specialist at Mayo Clinic (2018-01 – 2024-06)
- Checking in patients
- Entering paperwork, medications, allergies, and medical history into the database
- Rooming patients and taking vitals
- Scheduling and coordinating future appointments
Marketing Assistant at Greater Mankato Growth (2022-11 – 2023-05)
- Social media management - creating engaging content for event promotion
- Event coverage - photography and videography, photo and video editing
Videography Internship at PC’s for People (2022-09 – 2023-05)
- Collaboration with staff to create clear and concise messages from initial conception to the finished deliverables
- Creation of marketing material to promote volunteering
Marketing Internship at Greater Mankato Growth (2022-09 – 2022-11)
- Photography, videography, photography and videography editing
- Event coverage, social media management
- Creation of marketing material for event and program promotions
Studio & Equipment Assistant at South Central College (2022-09 – 2023-05)
- Manage and document $100k+ worth of video, photography, lighting, and audio equipment
- Assist students in the use of equipment and available spaces
- Assess future needs for equipment and guide purchases of equipment
Studio Assistant at Fun.Com (2021-09)
- Adjusting & setting up equipment
- Assisting head photographer during shoots
Education
Bachelors of Science in Journalism & Social Media Management – MSU Mankato (2023)
Associates of Science in Multimedia Technology – South Central College (2023)
Associates of Arts Degree – MSU Mankato (2019)
