Ryan Ponder
Management - Supervisor
Brandon,MS
Summary
Dynamic Director that oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Bringing comprehensive knowledge of business production, writing, planning, and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Safety Supervisor
KLLM Transportation Services
Jackson, MS
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Monitored safety practices of new and existing employees which included up to 3,000 drivers.
- Led employee training on safe usage of equipment.
- Assisted in accident investigations, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Reduced incident rates through the implementation of comprehensive safety training programs for employees.
- Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
Road/Tour Manager
The Martin Barre Band
12.2016 - 04.2022
- Handle tour travel logistics for several national tours.
- Improved tour operations efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective team management strategies.
- Increased revenue by creating targeted marketing campaigns that showcased unique selling points of various tours.
- Responsible for negotiating all contracts and settlements with venues.
- Overseeing all on-tour press and interviews for the artist.
- In charge of all gear and backline storage/shipping before and after tour.
- Budgeting tour to maintain precise numbers.
Charity and Collaboration Director
Joss Stone - Total World Tour Africa 2017
- In charge of finding and presenting local artist and charities in various African Countries to Joss and Management for approval on a very tight schedule during a World Tour.
- Required to plan meeting points and live filming locations for Joss and film crew no more than 30 minutes from designated location.
- Handle all communication with local artist and charities (french translation required).
- Help artist to pick original song's to be sung in native tongue and get the music and lyrics to Joss and Management in a timely manner.
- Make sure the meetings are completely private.
- Designate a member of the charity to be present for interview on the day of filming.
- Created over 20 Million views on YouTube and other social media platforms for the artist and charities.
Intern- Agent/Publicist
Stewart Entertainment
Nashville, TN
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Stewart Entertainment's mission is to help talented artist maximize their potential.
- Management, Consulting, Booking, Publishing, and Publicity.
- Maintain all social media platforms for all artist with Stewart Entertainment.
- Handled all performance rights inquiries with BMI for The Nick Moss Band.
Intern
Visit Mississippi
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Created the 2016 Mississippi Blues Festival Calendar.
- Obtained important contacts throughout the Blues community.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Artist Development Team
South City Records- University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Involved in promoting/booking artist.
- Assisted in recording artist in studio.
- Improved studio organization, creating more efficient workspace that facilitated creativity and productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Entertainment Industry Management & Marketing
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS 05.2001 - 05.2016
Associate of Arts in Business Management -
Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MSSkills
Project Management
Operations Management
Team Management
People Management
Strategic Planning
Accomplishments
- National Society of Leadership and Success- 2016
- Golden Key International Honour Society- 2015
Timeline
Safety Supervisor
KLLM Transportation Services
09.2022 - 06.2024
Road/Tour Manager
The Martin Barre Band
12.2016 - 04.2022
Intern- Agent/Publicist
Stewart Entertainment
01.2015 - 03.2016
Intern
Visit Mississippi
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Entertainment Industry Management & Marketing
University of Southern Mississippi
05.2001 - 05.2016
Charity and Collaboration Director
Joss Stone - Total World Tour Africa 2017
Artist Development Team
South City Records- University of Southern Mississippi
Associate of Arts in Business Management -
Holmes Community College
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