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RYLEEANN BUSS

RYLEEANN BUSS

Journalist + Gastronome
Himeji

Summary

Articulate and collaborative published Visual Journalist pursuing a career centered around international gastronomy, with a focus in food journalism. Bringing a multicultural and open-minded background with a voracious desire to learn and contribute to world food culture in a meaningful way.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

English as a Second Language Teaching Assistant

Himeji Board of Education
08.2022 - Current
  • Developed materials for classes to support instruction, team work, and fun activities
  • Taught courses alongside senior instructors
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities
  • Represented cultural and educational ambassadorship between the sister cities of Phoenix, AZ and Himeji

Photojournalism Intern

PHOENIX Magazine
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Photographed variety of food, art, events, news, and culture
  • Independently pitched ideas to editors
  • Dependably worked within given deadlines
  • Wrote articles, blog posts, and captions

Co-Producer - Professional Program

TV Science Magazine - PBS AZ
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Edited clips into 3-8 minute episodes
  • Scripted talent segments
  • Pitched story ideas
  • Thoroughly researched and fact checked all information

Kitchen Manager/cook

Kampgrounds of America
03.2016 - 03.2017
  • Created identical dishes numerous times with consistent quality
  • Served food and beverages promptly and plesantly
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism
Tempe, Arizona
05.2018 - 05.2022

Skills

Photojournalism

Certification

Food studies and Sustainability, The Umbra Institute

Timeline

JLPT Level N4 : Japanese Language Proficiency

08-2024

English as a Second Language Teaching Assistant

Himeji Board of Education
08.2022 - Current

Photojournalism Intern

PHOENIX Magazine
01.2022 - 05.2022

Food studies and Sustainability, The Umbra Institute

12-2021

Co-Producer - Professional Program

TV Science Magazine - PBS AZ
08.2020 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism
05.2018 - 05.2022

Kitchen Manager/cook

Kampgrounds of America
03.2016 - 03.2017
RYLEEANN BUSSJournalist + Gastronome