Ben Ryer

Ben Ryer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Technical Writer at Tiber Creek Consulting, Inc.

  • Education

    • W.T. Woodson High School

      2003 - 2007

      Activities and Societies: Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Board Game Club

    • George Mason University

      2014 - 2020
      Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) Composition

      Activities and Societies: New Sound Collective, GMU Wind Symphony, Society of Composers Inc. While attending George Mason University, I was active as a composer, performer, and teacher. I performed with and composed for the modern ensemble New Sound Collective (formerly Mason Modern Music Ensemble) and the Wind Symphony, and was involved in collaborative work with the Dance department. As a composer, I wrote for numerous recitals, participated in a collaborative film scoring project, and was regularly involved with the biannual Composer's Week Recital.

    • University of Mary Washington

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Music

      Activities and Societies: Mu Phi Epsilon Music Honor Society UMW Philharmonic UMW Concert Band UMW Jazz Ensemble While attending the University of Mary Washington, I spent time performing in several ensembles within the Music department, including the Concert Band, Mary Washington Philharmonic, and Jazz Ensemble. Through the Phi Psi chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon, I worked as a music theory tutor for new students and was involved in honor society recitals. In addition to my work in the Music department, I also studied Computer Science, learning to program in Java and C++ and working with the Allegro… Show more While attending the University of Mary Washington, I spent time performing in several ensembles within the Music department, including the Concert Band, Mary Washington Philharmonic, and Jazz Ensemble. Through the Phi Psi chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon, I worked as a music theory tutor for new students and was involved in honor society recitals. In addition to my work in the Music department, I also studied Computer Science, learning to program in Java and C++ and working with the Allegro application in a game design course. In my free time, I was a member of the Fencing Club, where I fenced foil. Show less

    • George Mason University

      2013 - 2014
      Master of Music (MM) Composition

      Activities and Societies: Mason Modern Music Ensemble (M3E), GMU Wind Symphony, Society of Composers Inc.

  • Experience

    • University of Mary Washington

      Jan 2009 - Apr 2011
      Media Lab Aide

      Duties included help desk tasks, assisting students in finding/using multimedia materials, working with Finale music notation software and Microsoft Access.

    • Ben Ryer Music

      Jan 2011 - now
      Composer/Arranger/Editor

      Working as a freelance composer and arranger, available for commissions. Other projects have included musical engraving/copying and editing materials containing both written content and musical notation.

    • Tiber Creek Consulting

      Sept 2011 - Dec 2012
      Quality Assurance Analyst

      Duties included creating and executing test cases for applications, as well as occasional technical writing.

    • The Foxes Music Company

      Aug 2013 - May 2018
      Instrument Specialist

      I provided assistance to customers related to the rental and purchase of musical instruments or supplies. I also provided general music-related guidance and advice. Additional duties and work experience included:-managing customer accounts and store inventory in the company's AIMsi database-receiving and managing shipments-woodwind instrument repair and maintenance-directing incoming phone calls as needed-occasional new hire training

    • Bach to Rock: America's Music School

      Aug 2013 - Jul 2014
      Woodwind Teacher

      Taught flute, clarinet, and saxophone lessons.

    • George Mason University

      Aug 2015 - May 2018
      Adjunct Faculty/Graduate Lecturer

      List of classes taught includes Music Theory I and Music And Computer Technology. Also served as a Graduate Assistant for Composition And Arranging course.

    • John Keal Music Co

      Oct 2018 - Oct 2020
      Sales Associate

      Provided assistance to customers related to the rental and purchase of musical instruments or supplies. Provided general music-related guidance and advice. Additional duties and work experience included:-managing customer accounts and store inventory in the company's AIMsi database-tracking and analyzing inventory movement in database to plan for future orders-receiving and managing shipments-sorting and cataloging old/vintage stock-new hire training

    • Tiber Creek Consulting, Inc.

      Oct 2020 - now
      Technical Writer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)

      Scrum Alliance
      Mar 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • SQL Essential Training

      LinkedIn
      Sept 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Microsoft Collaboration: SharePoint, Teams, and Groups

      LinkedIn
      Sept 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor

      360training
      May 2025
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Repertoire Editor

      Issued by WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN GAMER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA on Dec 2021
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