Creative and effective media producer, communications consultant, and business advisor with valuable tenure in media, education, communications, and international business with over 15 years of experience working abroad in multi-cultural environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
City of Wadsworth
04.2023 - 12.2023
Assisted in the implementation and completion of various municipal projects in the Streets, Water, Parks, and Communications departments for the city of Wadsworth, OH
Work directly with various department supervisors, city council, and the office of the Mayor.
Producer/Director: No Direction Home YouTube Vlog
Self-employeed
03.2022 - 04.2023
Completed a one year solo motorcycle trip around the continental United States documenting the effects of the Covid 19 pandemic on Americans for a Youtube Vlog called No Direction Home
Traveled over 18,000 miles
Directed, shot, and edited over 70 episodes for the Youtube Vlog
Senior Business & Communications Advisor
Kamerycah, Inc.
06.2016 - 04.2022
Worked directly for the family of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to manage a variety of business portfolios in Tokyo, Japan, Bangkok, Thailand, and California, USA
Oversaw a 3-person team creating multi-million dollar business and investment plans and strategies in real estate, small business development, import/export operations
Served as Senior Communications point person to various legal teams, investors, and business partners between the United States and Japan
Senior Advisor (Japan) for multi-million dollar export business Kamerycah, Inc in California, USA
Director of Media
American School of Bangkok
08.2012 - 06.2016
Worked directly with marketing department to develop new branding strategies and marketing collateral to foster business development and achieve revenue targets
Oversaw 5-person team tasked with developing media curriculum for international school students
Engaged, informed and supported staff on media and marketing outcomes and produced social media content campaigns
Worked directly with education administrators to develop school wide strategies to incorporate emerging media and technology into education curriculum
Media Consultant
Self-Employed
01.2007 - 07.2012
Cultivated strong relationships with media talent to produce multi-media content
Produced two nationally syndicated television shows
Produced music videos, television commercials, and social media content
Media Producer
Self-Employed
01.2001 - 01.2006
Served as a producer on a variety of film, television, and video productions
Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery
Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers
Hired, and managed production staff and crew members on a variety of film, television, and video productions
Education
MA International Education -
Framingham St. University
Bangkok, Thailand
04.2015
B.Sc Communications -
University of Miami (FL)
Miami, Florida
05.2001
Skills
Media Production
Project Management
International Business
Communications Leader
Details
346-289-5843, rlyren@gmail.com
Timeline
Project Manager
City of Wadsworth
04.2023 - 12.2023
Producer/Director: No Direction Home YouTube Vlog
Self-employeed
03.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Business & Communications Advisor
Kamerycah, Inc.
06.2016 - 04.2022
Director of Media
American School of Bangkok
08.2012 - 06.2016
Media Consultant
Self-Employed
01.2007 - 07.2012
Media Producer
Self-Employed
01.2001 - 01.2006
MA International Education -
Framingham St. University
B.Sc Communications -
University of Miami (FL)
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