Ryan Nguyen

Experience

• 

  Rock Ridge Performing Arts Broadway Bound

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2020

  Arts Administration, Technical, and Performance Staff

  • Assisted camp administrators in day-to-day functions of the summer camp, including curriculum planning, new intern training, website updates, and daily newsletters• Introduced technical and performance theatrical skills to 60+ elementary and middle school students

• 

  The Waa-Mu Show

  May 2021 - Jul 2022

  Marketing Director

  • Manage and lead a 10+ member team and all advertising, PR, sales and promotions, and marketing campaigns for a student-written musical with a budget of $170,000• Oversee usage of social media platforms, including Instagram (+900 followers) and Facebook

• 

  Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts

  Sept 2021 - now

  Arts Administration & Marketing Analyst

  • Analyze trends and data from 3000+ ticket and season pass sales to guide business planning using Microsoft Excel and R• Engage with artistic, executive, and production managers in administrative tasks, including press releases, accessibility and equity initiatives, budgeting, and season selection• Generate promotional flyers, graphics, and materials quarterly using Adobe Suite for print and digital distribution

• 

  The Dolphin Show

  Oct 2021 - now

  • Direct a team of 180+ designers, business team, cast members, and rehearsal team in all budgeting, scheduling, design, ticket sales, fundraising, promotions, advertising, public relations, accessibility, diversity, and marketing initiatives for an entirely student-produced musical• Produced $137.5k+ in total revenue, including $62k+ in gross ticket sales, resulting in $47.5k+ in profit• Increased consumer engagement by 700% to reach 5.5k+ new accounts across social media channels• Coordinate with University Relations to collaborate on designs, planning, bookings, and rentals Show less

  • Producer

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Marketing Director

    Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Education, Inclusion, & Diversity Director

    Oct 2021 - Feb 2022
• 

  T. Howard Foundation

  Jan 2022 - now

  2022 Final Talent Pool Fellow
• 

  Arts Alliance

  May 2022 - Mar 2023

  President

  • Supervise all logistics, strategic operations, and full direction of 20-member theatre company producing 6+ special events and theatrical productions for 5000+ students and community members, with average budgets of $6000• Spearhead recruitment efforts to ensure diverse, equitable, and inclusive representation and participation in 18+ member governing board and 5 shows• Design dialogues, social media resources, and virtual workshops to mobilize support, specifically working with the Social Justice and Equity departments Show less

• 

  Hearst Magazines

  Jun 2022 - Mar 2023

  Sales, Strategy, and Marketing Associate

  • Create presentations, proposals, and more for Hearst Youth and Wellness Group, encompassing the following media brands: Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, Men's Health, Seventeen and Clevver• Update events calendar for competitive events and complete an analysis of upcoming events, sponsors and other details; Work on pre-event production for upcoming events including Breakthroughs Festival, ExtraCurricular, and WH + MH Race Network• Initiate thought starters for partnered brands and organizations including the Malibu Triathlon Show less

• 

  NBCUniversal

  Jun 2023 - now

  Entertainment Research & Analytics Intern

  • Optimize the digital experience through SEO, data management, research, and digital asset creation• Develop and schedule the network’s primetime, late-night, and daytime entertainment programming, including USA Network, NBC Golf, and SYFY• Help maximize viewership by strategically planning and scheduling promo campaigns to optimize reach and frequency• Plan and schedule according to marketing priorities, understand premiere plans, rollout, and stunt strategies• Utilize and interpret data to inform strategy and schedules• Schedule promos, placeholders across day parts in Sintec including cross channel/symphony priorities, including Peacock, Entertainment, and Sports campaigns Show less