Ryan Misiak ryanmisiakwork@gmail.com ❖ (810) 599-7285 ❖ Kalamazoo, MI ❖ https://ryanmisiak.com ▪

 

Skills: Audio / Video production, Motion Graphics, Kinetic Typography, 3d and 2d art, Sound design, Post Production Audio, Graphic Design. ▪ Software: Blender, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve, Adobe Photoshop, Ableton Live, Avid ProTools.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

89.1 WIDR FM Oct. 2022 – Present

Production Director Kalamazoo, MI

▪ Oversee the production of our station's video and audio content (podcasts, skits, radio dramas, interviews, etc), 6 studio spaces, studio equipment.

o 300+ imaging elements, 500+ skits, 150+ podcasts, and 12 full scale radio dramas created in the 2 past years. ▪ Development, management & training of an audio production staff. o Acquisition of 15+ fully trained audio engineers as audio production staff. ▪ Conduct and oversee operation of 89.1 WIDR FM’s live music broadcasts and annual live music events. ▪ Collaborate with other department leads to plan, create and expand on company projects.

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EDUCATION

Western Michigan University 2022-2026

Multimedia Arts & Technology

Kalamazoo, MI ▪ Audio / Video Club, Student Media Group.

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ACCOLADES, SKILLS & INTERESTS

▪ Accolades:

o Media Production Director of the Year (Finalist) - Intercollegiate Broadcasting Championship 2025

o Student Leader of the Year “2024” (Finalist) - Western Michigan University

o Best Social Media Account, Best Use of Social Media - MAB 2025

o Best Promo Video, Best Artist Interview, Best Underwriting - IBS 2025

o Best Audio/Video Promo, Best Audio Special Event Coverage, Best Audio Entertainment Program - College Media Association Pinnacle Awards 2024

 

▪ Interests: nature, baking, puzzle games, painting & visual art, cats.