Ryan Thompson
New York,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented, creative and tech-savvy administrative professional with experience in office management, education, and audiovisual coordination. Proven success in scheduling, process-improvement, team collaboration, and tech support, with a strong ability to quickly learn new systems. Seeking to leverage my diverse background and organizational skills as an Office Administrative Assistant.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Preschool Teacher
New York Kids Club
New York, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Engaged with children and parents on an individual basis to build positive, trusting support networks and foster seamless communication.
- Assisted in creating and implementing lesson plans for preschoolers.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and constantly supervised classroom/play environment.
Teaching Artist
Broadway Bound Kids
New York, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Worked with school representatives to create theater arts curricula reflecting students' diverse needs and strengths
- Led a variety of theater arts classes for students (ages 5 - 13), creating a positive and enriching environment
Administrative Assistant (Temp)
NYU Tisch
New York, NY
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Coordinated communication between international students, employees, and university departments through email, phone, and in-person interactions.
- Facilitated a smooth onboarding experience for international students/employees, and ensured compliance with legal documentation requirements.
- Managed scheduling for multiple university facilities and classrooms.
Assistant Audio/Visual Manager & Shift Lead
Ripley-Grier Studios
New York, NY
11.2017 - 11.2021
- Oversaw daily studio operations including phone communications, equipment management, client check-ins, and database updates, ensuring smooth workflow and client satisfaction
- Managed tech equipment inventory, ensuring proper training and usage for clients and employees
- Maintained a catalog of client bookings, and processed invoices for studio rentals.
- Provided support to clients and employees by addressing technical issues and process challenges.
Education
AoS - Film and Television Performance
The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts
New York, NY05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Theater with Playwriting Concentration
The University of California Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Photoshop
- Graphic design
- Video editing software
- Audio/Visual Electronics
- Basic IT Support Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Detail-oriented
- Schedule Management
- Documentation and reporting
- Customer service
- Invoice processing
- Facility management
- Curriculum planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Creative teaching strategies
Affiliations
- Improv & sketch comedy
- Writing
- Arts/drawing
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Teacher
New York Kids Club
01.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant (Temp)
NYU Tisch
03.2022 - 11.2022
Teaching Artist
Broadway Bound Kids
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Audio/Visual Manager & Shift Lead
Ripley-Grier Studios
11.2017 - 11.2021
AoS - Film and Television Performance
The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Theater with Playwriting Concentration
The University of California Santa Barbara
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