ZOOKART

Curriculum Vitae

Ryan Zook.
The Record.

Twenty years of working surfaces, building sets and running art-department coverage across music video, commercial, episodic television, film and editorial photography. Below is the long version — education, training, union affiliation and the credits that came with them.

Direct

(866) 738-3376
ryanzookart@gmail.com

Based

Miami, FL — Travels

Union

IATSE Local 477 — Florida Film Crew

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Objective

To pursue a long career in motion pictures — and to deliver, on every call, a level of work that earns the next one.

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Profile

Trained at the University of South Florida\u2019s College of Fine Arts. Consistent on-set performance built on enthusiasm, initiative and the kind of even temperament a long shoot day rewards. Strengths include:

  • ·Personnel selection, training and motivation
  • ·Interpersonal communication on set
  • ·Industry knowledge and direct experience
  • ·Organization and attention to detail
  • ·Integrity, ethics and follow-through

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Education

  • May 2008

    University of South FloridaTampa, FL

    Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), School of Visual & Performing Arts

  • June 2001

    Miami Beach Senior High SchoolMiami Beach, FL

    Diploma

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Skills

PainterSculptorSprayerMuralsFaux FinishesAging & DistressingHand LetteringGraphic DesignCarpentrySet Construction

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Experience

  • 2011 — Present

    Scenic Artist · Charge / Local 477 IATSE

    Independent · Florida

    Day-call and full-build coverage for film, episodic television, music videos, commercials and editorial photoshoots. Travels for production.

  • 2011 — Present

    Scenic Artist · Carpenter

    Great Southern Studios · Miami, FL

    Stage-based scenic and construction work across rotating productions.

  • 2010 — Present

    Scenic Artist · Carpenter

    Prop Masters · Miami, FL

    Long-running scenic and prop fabrication for music video and commercial work.

  • Jul 2008 — Jul 2009

    Freelance Scenic / Carpenter

    Cirque Productions · Miami, FL

    Cirque Pandemonium · Cirque Dreams · Cirque Illumination — touring scenic and rigging.

  • Oct 2001 — Oct 2005

    Vice President of Promotions · Head of Marketing & Design

    O Entertainment Concepts · Tampa, FL

    Promotional company — design, brand systems, on-the-ground marketing while completing BFA.

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Music Videos

  • 01DJ Khaled ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller — Wild Thoughts (2017)
  • 02Migos, Nicki Minaj & Cardi B — Motor Sport (2017)
  • 03Jason Derulo, Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign — Swalla (2017)
  • 04Rick Ross ft. Drake — Gold Roses (2019)
  • 05YNW Melly — Murder On My Mind (2018)
  • 06Akon ft. Pitbull — Te Quiero Amar (2016)
  • 07Drake ft. Lil Wayne — “Hell Yeah” (Temple Israel, March 2012)
  • 08Tyga ft. Lil Wayne — “Faded” (Cash Money / Prop Masters, Feb 2012)
  • 09Rick Ross ft. T-Pain — “Bags of Money” (March 2012)
  • 10Rick Ross & P. Diddy — M3 Studios (Jan 2012)
  • 11Fabolous — M3 Studios (Jan 2012)
  • 12Lil Wayne · Ace Hood · Mack Maine · Birdman (Cash Money, 2011)
  • 13Britney Spears (Prop Masters, 2011)
  • 14Pitbull (Prop Masters, 2011)
  • 15T-Pain ft. Pitbull (Prop Masters, 2010)
  • 16P. Diddy (Prop Masters, 2010)
  • 17Birdman / DaShaun — Cash Money (2010)
  • 18Birdman — Cash Money (2010)
  • 19Rick Ross — “I’m Not a Star” (Prop Masters, 2010)

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Commercials & Events

  • 01Florida Lottery — broadcast spots (2018–2019)
  • 02Magnum Ice Cream (Dec 2012)
  • 03Colgate (Dec 2012)
  • 04Christian Dior (Jul 2012)
  • 05Latin Billboard Awards — Miami (Jul 2012)
  • 06Premios Awards (Jul 2012)
  • 07Ralph Lauren — Bal Harbour Shops (Jul 2012)
  • 08Hooters Swimsuit Competition (Jun 2012)
  • 09ITT Tech (Jun 2012)
  • 10Poet for Celebrity Cruise Lines (Jul 2012)
  • 11WWE WrestleMania (Mar 2012)
  • 12Reebok x Rick Ross (Mar 2012)
  • 13Blue Cross Blue Shield (Apr 2012)
  • 14Home Depot (Apr 2012)
  • 15Walmart UK (Jan 2012)
  • 16Univision — AAA Arena (Feb 2011)
  • 17Celebrity Cruise Lines (Mar–May 2011)
  • 18Beyoncé x Pepsi — commercial (Jan 2011)
  • 19Chevrolet (Jan 2011)
  • 20Fa Shower Gel (Jan 2011)
  • 21Nike Jumpman — LeBron James — Ice Palace (2010)
  • 22Nike Jumpman — Dwyane Wade — Dupont Building (2010)
  • 23Sports Illustrated (Dec 2010)
  • 24Target (2010)
  • 25Macy’s (2010)
  • 26Miami Heat (2010)
  • 27Art Basel — Convention Center (Dec 2010)
  • 28Bank of America Building — Jenny McCarthy / Jim Carrey, Super Bowl (2009)
  • 29Paris Theatre — Kardashian / Madison, Super Bowl Event (2009)

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Television

  • 01HBO — Ballers (2014)
  • 02Magic City — Starz Productions (2011)
  • 03Charlie’s Angels (2011)
  • 04Burn Notice (2011)
  • 05Latin Billboard Awards — Miami (2011)
  • 06Telemundo — recurring, year-round (2010 — Present)
  • 07Univision — recurring, year-round (2009 — Present)

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Film

  • 01Ride Along 2 (2014)
  • 02Dolphin Tale (2013)
  • 03Parker (2012)
  • 04Step Up Revolution / Step Up 4 3D (Oct 2011)

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Editorial / Photoshoots

  • 01Louis Vuitton — Bruce Weber (2014)
  • 02Ralph Lauren — Bruce Weber (2014)
  • 03Stressless Furniture (2014)
  • 04Carter’s (2014)
  • 05Victoria’s Secret (Dec 2010 — Present)

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References

A working list of producers, key grips, production designers and art-department leads is available on request. Reach out by phone or email for a current contact sheet.

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