Ryan Young
Cary,NORTH CAROLINA
Summary
Hard-driving business leader offering strategic business planning and team development skills, especially in the Arts, Events, and Recreation fields. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking, and resourceful in meeting unique needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Artist
PotteryRy
08.2022 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers and consigners to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
Contractor
Sawdust & Clay Collaborative
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Assisted with Social Media Marketing and in the Marketing and Promotion of Special Events.
- Implemented changes requested by owners to conform to specifications or updated demands.
Studio Arts Program Assistant
Town Of Cary
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
- Conducted research to assist with routine tasks and special projects.
- Supported planning and coordination of Studio Arts programs, including: Ceramics, Glass, Woodworking, Textiles, and Metals, and associated activities.
- Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
Site-Coordinator
YMCA Of The Triangle
02.2016 - 03.2020
- Supervised crew of over a dozen employees and volunteers.
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
- Scheduled staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events.
- Recruited volunteers to assist with fundraising and community outreach.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA02.2012
Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Staff Management
- Customer Relations
- Project Management
Timeline
Contractor
Sawdust & Clay Collaborative
11.2022 - 06.2023
Owner/Artist
PotteryRy
08.2022 - Current
Studio Arts Program Assistant
Town Of Cary
07.2021 - 12.2022
Site-Coordinator
YMCA Of The Triangle
02.2016 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College