Ryan Creasey

Experience

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  PSAV (formerly Swank Audio Visuals)

  Jan 2007 - Sept 2008

  Technical Coordinator

  Created standard operating guide for load-in supervision to improve consistency across client services. Managed and streamlined workflow across teams of 3 to improve project success rates.

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  Five-Star

  Sept 2008 - Feb 2011

  Lead AV Technician

  Created and implemented improved training program for new hires, reducing training time and associated costs. Built and maintained strong relationships with clients and team members to proactively address production concerns.

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  Disneyland Resort

  Mar 2011 - May 2017

  Lead Entertainment Technician

  Led installation teams of up to 5 on complex network and control system integration projects, establishing and standardizing technical processes to support long-term operation. • Programmed a new parade float entertainment control system via TAIT Navigator, QSC Qsys, Novatel GPS, and Siemens WiMax, creating standardized programming template for future parades while improving functionality. • Established a new park-wide preventative maintenance team to increase system uptime and decrease cancelled performances, promoting a proactive approach to system reliability. Show less

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  Disney Live Entertainment

  May 2017 - Dec 2020

  Technical Director

  Drove domestic and international teams of up to 20 employees to complete large-scale software and hardware system integration projects, ensuring compliance with organizational, industry, and statutory requirements. Maintained oversight of projects using Waterfall and Agile methodologies. • Led multi-national team of 20 designers and engineers, plus dozens of stakeholders, to design and implement a $4.7M entertainment technology system at Hong Kong Disneyland. Developed a complex schedule with over one hundred dependent activities and met major project deadline 2 weeks ahead of schedule. • Saved labor costs by identifying and mitigating potential risks during an overseas installation of parade wireless network equipment. • Developed and implemented specialized training program to support new parade show control platform, creating a consistent programming structure while reducing programming labor. • Evaluated and implemented communication and operational tools, including Scrum planning and backlogs within JIRA, Confluence, and MS Project to improve team efficiency, engagement, and responsiveness. Show less

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  Electrosonic

  May 2021 - Oct 2022

  Project Manager

  Strategically leading teams on a wide range of technical integration projects including interactive spaces, theme park attractions, conference rooms, and all-hands venues. Act as the client’s point of contact and manage all aspects of projects including contracting, budgets, schedules, risk management, and subcontractors.

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  Disney Live Entertainment

  Nov 2022 - now

  Technical Director