RHIAN HENLEY

Houston, TX 77584

 832-269-6990  •  rhianc.henley@gmail.com  •  linkedin.com/in/rhianhenley

 

CAREER PROFILE

Creative and driven college student with hands-on experience in media production, leadership, and community service. Skilled in project coordination, storytelling, and digital tools with a passion for learning and making meaningful contributions.

EDUCATION

Baylor University – Waco, TX​ May 2026

Bachelor of Arts, Film and Digital Media  |  Minor: Studio Arts

•  Studied abroad in London, England and Paris, France January 2025

• Practicum Experience: Grip and Lighting, Video and Audio, Production

Relevant Coursework:  Digital Media Production  •  Storytelling in Film  •  Production Methods I & II  •  Digital Imaging & Graphic Design, •  Writing for Visual Media  •  Sports Media Production

Film Short Project  –  Writer, Director, Producer​ June 2025

  • Official Selection, Fade2Black Art Film Festival | Houston, TX

  • Selected for screening from a competitive pool of entries for the festival’s inaugural lineup

WORK EXPERIENCE

Video Production Assistant (Student Worker)​ August 2025 – May 2026

Baylor Vision, Baylor University | Waco, TX

  • Built, struck, and operated GVG camera systems featuring 66x and 80x box lenses across 40+ live games and events, providing grip and camera tracking support for multi-camera crews to secure flawless live feeds for ESPN, ESPN+, and ESPNU.

  • Served as Assistant Director and XPression Operator, directing live workflows by cueing commercial roll-ins against timing logs for 4+ broadcasts and managing real-time, in-venue video board graphics for 40+ NCAA Big 12 events.

    • Sports Covered: Football, Men’s/Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, and Volleyball.

Video Production Intern | August 2023 - August 2025

Baylor Vision, Baylor University | Waco, TX

  • Collaborated with production crews to support live broadcast logistics, master control room workflows, and pre-game technical setups.

  • Maintained studio and field equipment integrity, assisting senior operators with heavy rigging, cabling, and sideline utility support.

Radio Broadcast Intern​ June 2024 – July 2024

Spotlight Media (KCOH – The Source 1230 AM Radio) | Houston, TX

  • Managed caller screening for the Paris Eley Morning Talk Show, coordinating on-air participation and maintaining seamless broadcast flow within the 6th-largest U.S. radio market.

  • Contributed to on-air discussions for the Paris Eley Morning Talk Show, sharing diverse perspectives and helping foster dynamic, engaging conversations.

Afterschool Mentor​ August 2021 – December 2022

Gathering Outreach Community Services | Pearland, TX

  • Designed and led hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities for 10+ elementary students, fostering creativity and encouraging exploration of STEM and the arts.

Program Leader / Camp Coach​ June 2021 – August 2021

Boys and Girls Club of Brazoria County | Pearland, TX

  • Led interactive reading centers for 30+ campers, strengthening literacy skills and helping mitigate the summer reading slide.

HONORS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Baylor Distinction Scholarship Award Recipient  |  August 2022 – May 2026

  • International Study Abroad Scholarship Recipient  |  London, England  |  January 2025

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Languages: English (Native/Fluent)  •  Korean (Intermediate – 4 semesters university coursework)

Technical Skills: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro), XPression, DSLR & Film Equipment, Soundboard, Google Drive

Social Media: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X

Organizations: Black Student Union (Corresponding Secretary, 2023–Present)  •  Crochet Club  •  Facetime with God  •  The Women’s Network

Volunteer Work: Waco Downtown Farmer’s Market  •  YMCA  •  Houston Food Bank  •  Move2BU  •  On the Move with BSU Community Clean-Up Days