Ryan Bernard

Experience

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  Paramount Domestic Television (Entertainment Tonight)

  Jan 2004 - Aug 2004

  Online Photo Editor

  • Worked with web editors and ET producers to determine the best photographic online content.• Digitized, retouched and resized photo content and video stills for online use.• Researched and approved photos to be utilized while negotiating acquisition fees.• Maintained weekly photo usage reports and expense reports.

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  Paramount Domestic Television (Entertainment Tonight / The Insider)

  Aug 2004 - Sept 2006

  Online Creative Director

  • Worked with Paramount Domestic Television and CBS Studios Inc. advertising, marketing, and promotions to establish creative direction for online services, products, and programs.• Responsible for scoping web projects, providing time estimates, communicating with the origin and the development team, and managing projects from inception through completion.• Planned, developed, launched, and maintained "ETtoGO" -- Entertainment Tonight's WAP (wireless) presence -- in conjunction with CBS Digital Media and CBS Sportsline.• Provided ongoing design and development of seasonal micro-sites, web promos, and ad banners.• Improved website efficiency and optimized meta tag contents for high search engine exposure.• Directed the work of photo editors/graphic artists while facilitating technical and content objectives for assigned programs.• Served as creative and technical liaison to Yahoo!, CBS Digital Media, and third party associates. Show less

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  Comcast Entertainment Group (E! Networks, Style, G4TV, and FEARnet)

  Apr 2007 - Jul 2010

  Product Development Tech Lead / Web Developer II, Interactive Development

  • Led development and support of Mobile, Online and Mobile Content Partnerships/Syndication, Video technologies and Technical Research and Development for all properties under Comcast Entertainment Group (E! Networks, G4TV, Style, FEARnet) and joint ventures.• Evaluated, researched and implemented innovative technologies to improve development processes and to support and develop new business ventures.• Assessed and managed resources, timelines, scope, processes, potential revenue, technical documentation and third party vendors from project inception through completion.• Identified and addressed areas in need of improvement including processes, technologies, knowledge-base, client relationships and team environment.• Maintained and regularly updated product roadmap and release schedules.• Worked with internal and external stakeholder teams to gather product requirements.• Communicated effectively with internal teams, clients, third party vendors, partners and upper management to understand business objectives, communicate project issues, scope creep and project deliverables. Show less

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  CityGrid Media

  Jun 2010 - Mar 2011

  Product Manager, Mobile

  • Product owner and leader of a high performing scrum team;• Effectively collaborated with business, marketing, technical, and design teams to develop requirements, drive projects to completion, and bring products to market;• Established business requirements and led mobile development via cross-functional thinking, competitive analysis, identifying key opportunities based on consumer needs and Citysearch brand attributes, and championing creative development.

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  NBC Universal/SFN Professional Services LLC

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2012

  • Effectively delivered double digit traffic growth online and triple digit traffic growth on mobile stemming from Style's website redesign;• Implemented adaptive advertising strategies to secure additional revenue on mobile devices;• Managed development priorities based on Stakeholder Feedback and ROI• Successfully managed a team of 14 technical and design personnel and contractors both local and remote;• Organized, directed and supervised agency and staff deliverables, deadlines, specifications and requirements. Show less

  • Style Network - Interactive Product Manager

    Feb 2012 - Jul 2012

  • E! Entertainment Television - Interactive Producer

    Jun 2011 - Feb 2012
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  CBS Interactive

  Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

  Senior Product Manager - Mobile

  • Developed features and products to bring CBS & TheCW content to viewers on new digital platforms (iOS, Android, Win8, and Blackberry)• Created wireframes, visual concepts, and detailed product requirements of new products and features• Managed the marketing process including working with designers on creation of on-air, online, and mobile web promotions• Collaborated with engineers, designers and external partners to implement and manage product features, direct QA efforts, and grow ongoing third party relationships• Managed workflow and feature prioritization with third-party developers• Interpreted usage data and developed reports and presentations analyzing product usage• Acted as liaison between wide range of internal clients, including Product, Legal, Ad Operations, and Marketing• In-house mobile expert; up to date on the latest in mobile devices and other emerging platforms, such as smart TV’s and game consoles Show less

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  Independent Contractor

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2015

  Product Manager/Digital Strategist

  • Created buy-in for responsive web and native iOS/Android mobile product visions both internally and with key external partners;• Gained a deep understanding of customer experience, identified and filled product gaps;• Generated new ideas to grow market share, improve usability and drive growth;• Developed product pricing and positioning strategies;• Translated product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes;• Scoped and prioritized development plans based on business and customer impact;• Worked closely with design and engineering teams to deliver products to market quickly, on budget, and with optimal resources;• Drove product launches by working with public relations team, executives, and other product stakeholders;• Evaluated promotional plans to ensure that they were consistent with product line strategy and that the message was effectively conveyed;• Acted as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding;• Represented the companies by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products and services (ie. Sapene Studios Inc., EMA-online.org, shortXshort, Jim Graf for Congress). Show less

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  Civic Resource Group International

  Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

  Director of Program Management

  • Directed and all aspects of an ongoing software development program including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities;• Responsible for establishing transparent project management and resource management processes, scoping and estimation of business proposals, risk assessment, crisis management, and client relations;• Preparation and pricing of business proposals and work orders, establishing project budgets, and program-wide financial forecasting;• Management of domestic and international project management staff, as well as indirect management of contracted program resources;• Product management of native iOS/Android app development, and real-time data-driven web applications;• Client communications, account management, sales, reporting, and digital strategy consultation;• Instructor/mentor in project management, customer service, and product development methodologies;• Evangelist of cloud-based tools like SmartSheet, JIRA, Confluence, and Basecamp. Show less

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  Image Metrics

  Jun 2016 - May 2018

  Program Management, Agile/SCRUM

  Implemented new productivity-enhancing development processes for a growing AR mobile engineering team.Key objectives/accomplishments:• Directed project management efforts and trained junior project management staff;• Adopted SCRUM program methodology;• Administered JIRA workflows, field configurations, and screen schemes specifically tailored to company needs;• Implemented new resource management processes and planning tools;• Integrated new time-tracking and reporting mechanisms to more accurately track billable work;• Generated product roadmap visualization and new planning techniques;• Documented process & JIRA customizations for future reference. Show less

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  CANN Media Group, LLC.

  Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

  Product Development Consultant
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  Penske Media Corporation

  Jun 2019 - Apr 2024

  Senior Project Manager

  Project planning, team management and product delivery of complex corporate digital initiatives at global scale, as well as prioritizing product needs and maintaining stakeholder relationships for a variety of high-profile brands including The Hollywood Reporter, Women's Wear Daily, Footwear News, IndieWire, Sourcing Journal, SPY and Golden Globes. PMC is a digital media, e-commerce, and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a monthly audience of more than 412 million.I mentor my direct reports on time management, resourcing and goal-oriented strategies. I lead with empathy, candor, and integrity - striving for quality in every endeavor.My 20+ years of expertise in mobile and web-based development contributes greatly to PMC's RFP process, vendor relations, and cost assessment for technical projects, resulting in long-term partnerships with companies such as OneTrust, Robosoft Technologies, and Treasure Data, while I personally manage the design, development, and launch of new products and applications that have promoted PMC's success and rapid business expansion. Show less