Ryan Roe
210-380-2066 | Georgetown, TX | RyanRoeMail@Gmail.com | RyanRoeOnline.com
A creative, conscientious worker with research & analysis skills and attention to detail, seeking opportunities to make good use of ingenuity and eclectic experience.
Summary of Qualifications
Recognized for:
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Using the written word clearly and effectively to express a wide variety of concepts
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Listening to the needs of the client/audience and making them a reality
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Managing projects at all stages and seeing them through from conception to completion
Creative & Writing Experience
Lead Content Writer | Creative 7 Designs & MyUnlimitedWP | August 2022-December 2023
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Wrote, edited, and curated a variety of marketing content for clients across a wide range of industries
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Written content included:
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SEO-friendly blog posts
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Websites (both new website projects and redesigns/upgrades)
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Social media posts
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Email blasts and newsletters
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Press releases
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Wrote, edited, revised, and proofread content for company marketing purposes and in-house use
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Supervised junior content writer
Content Writer & Editor | Toughpigs.com | January 2007-Present
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Co-own and operate website targeted at adult fans of the Muppets and Jim Henson with 30,000+ monthly pageviews
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Create written content for website, including 1,100+ articles, reviews, commentary, interviews, and news
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Edit, proofread, and publish content created by website contributors
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Create video content for website, including reviews, interviews, and entertaining edited videos
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Regularly create, curate, and post social media content of interest to Tough Pigs readers
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Produce, co-host, and edit 200+ episodes of a weekly podcast
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Co-host live fan events and comic con panels
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Serve as a Muppet & Henson expert for various media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, BBC America, and BBC World Service
Freelance Writer | Comic Book Resources | December 2019-July 2020
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Wrote feature articles for website aimed at fans of comic books and genre entertainment
Writer/Puppeteer | Pennydog Puppet Productions | Spring 2013
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Co-wrote and performed in Cheater, Cheater, Pumpkin Eater, a humorous and heartwarming musical puppet production about academic integrity, honesty, and friendship
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Cheater, Cheater, Pumpkin Eater was one of three selections chosen to be performed off-Broadway in the 2013 New York Children’s Theater Festival
Social Media Experience
Social Media Manager | Humor with a Heart | June 2017-August 2022
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Worked with puppeteer Leslie Carrara-Rudolph (Sesame Street’s “Abby Cadabby” performer) on engaging with her fans and maintaining an online presence for herself and her original character "Lolly Lardpop"
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Coordinated, wrote, and published social media posts
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Edited and published podcast episodes and YouTube videos
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Conceptualized the “Fun with Leslie & Lolly” email newsletter campaign; created, edited, and sent newsletter to 450+ followers
Administrative Experience
Administrative Assistant | Concerning Learning | July 2019-August 2022
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Scheduled appointments for director of company and organize materials for meetings
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Served as communication conduit between director and independent contractors
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Maintained timesheets and process payroll for contractors
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Coordinated correspondence with contractors and 12+ clients
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Maintained company records on online portal and internal spreadsheets
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Assisted with website design and content
Administrative Coordinator | Minerva Audio Visual | June 2008-July 2019
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Reported directly to owner/president of company with 20+ employees and contractors
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Served as communication conduit between company and 100s of clients
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Created, edited, and sent quotes, proposals, and invoices
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Developed, maintained, and supervised project tracking procedures
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Coordinated and scheduled 200+ live events, service calls, and equipment rentals per year
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Created, maintained, and distributed company policy and logistical documents
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Took notes in meetings and delivered written summaries
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Trained new employees in office procedures as needed
Field Associate | Forrest Solutions | July 2020-March 2021
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Served in various in-person and remote positions for New York City companies including Prime Clerk, Re:Sources, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, ALM Media, and Columbia Artists Management
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Responsibilities have included administrative support, data entry, financial controls support, and quality control
Education
Bachelor of Arts | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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Major: Communication
Skills & Abilities
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Software: MS Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Zoom, Teams, Google Suite, Canva, Slack, MailChimp, Asana, Zoho, Trello
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Media: Video editing, audio editing, photo editing