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Ryan Butler

Ryan Butler

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Resilient First Assistant Director with proactive mindset for meeting and exceeding tasks within deadlines. Prevents issues using creative, hands-on solutions built on deep understanding of successful business practices. Known for effective support and dynamic leadership. Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Yung 1 Productions Inc
Atlanta, CA
08.2021 - Current
  • Worked closely with clients, scheduled shoots and promptly delivered final products to keep processes on task.
  • Organized pre-production functions by establishing budgets, hiring cast and crew and securing permits.
  • Directed implementation of post-production workflows to keep project on task and meet budgetary concerns.
  • Scouted out locations for shoots and supervised field operations with production teams of approximately 50 people.
  • Streamlined operational efficiencies, designing company-wide analytics tool for client-specific metrics, financial performance and site performance management tracking.

First Assistant Director

Free Lance
Atlanta, GA
01.2018 - Current
  • Oversaw procedures implementation to increase company productivity and efficiency.
  • Directed teams of professionals in special projects and daily operations.
  • Assisted production and distribution of memos, newsletters, email updates and other forms of communication.
  • Led generation of timely reports to meet strict billing deadlines.
  • Worked closely and followed up with colleagues regarding documentation, operational issues and materials ordering
  • Assisted leadership in training and oversight of numerous music videos, films, tv shows commercial's and live stream events.
  • Communicated promotions and advised clients about available services to help clients achieve goals.
  • Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with employees and freelance personnel.
  • Created comprehensive progress reports on all programs to show progress.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Studio Manager

Legacy Worldwide
Duluth, GA
01.2017 - 08.2020
  • Developed from scratch the company's policies and procedures and then proceeded to train all employees on these critical details.
  • Immediately escalated incidents to remain compliant with company's standard procedures and processes.
  • Maintained business website and responded to customer inquiries via email.
  • Interfaced with clients to define project scopes of work, including budgets, creative vision and deliverable schedules.
  • Created and presented project scripts and storyboards for client approval during pre-production, direct shooting, editing and duplication processes.
  • Scouted locations for various client projects and acquired permits.
  • Organized video and photo shoots, production crews and actors to achieve clients' creative vision.
  • Shared ideas, brainstormed with other staff members and developed case studies based upon previously delivered projects.
  • Worked with over 20 different producers, directors and talent teams to create various commercials, music videos, films and television shows.

Warehouse Manager

Firefold
Concord, NC
2015.11 - 2017.12
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
  • Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
  • Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
  • Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
  • Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.

General Manger

Nolen Kitchen
Charlotte , NC
2011.10 - 2015.12
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.

Education

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design/Advertising

Central Piedmont Community College Central Campus

Skills

  • Script review and revision
  • Cast and crew supervision
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Rules and regulations
  • Issues resolution
  • Operations management
  • Budgeting
  • Strategies and goals
  • Project Management

Affiliations

Directors Guild of America

Qualification List 2023

Records

  • Feature Films

Hood Riches (Non-Union)

2nd A.D. Leo Sullivan LLC

The Match (Non-Union)

1st A.D. The Match Movie LLC

Love Games (Non-Union)

1st A.D. Last Four GA LLC

A Kismet Holiday (Sag-Aftra)

2nd A.D. Octet Production's LLC

A View to Kill for (Non-Union)

1st A.D. Last Four GA LLC

A Mothers Intuition (Union)

1st A.D. A Mothers Intuition LLC

Black Spartans (Union)

1st A.D. Black Spartans LLC (Union)

Waterboyz (Union)

2nd A.D. flixVille LLC

Popular Theroy (Union)

1st A.D. Erwin Films

Burnouts (Union)

2nd A.D. Burnouts LLC

Torn (Union)

1st A.D. PassionFlix

Resisting Roots (Union)

1st A.D. PassionFlix

Hunted (Non-Union)

Director/Producer Yung 1 Productions

Girls Getaway Gone Wrong (Union)

1st A.D Ty`Cor Films Int.

Christmas, No Filter! (Union)

1st A.D Ty`Cor Films Int.

Someday At Christmas (Union)

2nd A.D. Swirl Films

Twisted House Sitter (Union)

2nd A.D Georgia Productions

Love Hurts (Union)

2nd A.D Famous After Death

  • Short Film

Lake Lanier Pilot (Non Union)

2nd A.D Lake Lanier LLC

Crictal Race Theory- (Union)

1st A.D- FreetheVision

DND (Non-Union)

Producer/Director Yung 1 Productions Inc.

The Breakthrough (Non-Union)

Producer | 1st A.D Dark Creed Productions

Hunted (Non-Union)

Director Yung 1 Productions Inc.

Let Them Eat (Non-Union)

Producer | 1st A.D Dark Creed Productions

Closed Mouths Get feed (Non-Union)

1st A.D Beyond casting

Freedom (Non-Union)

1st A.D Family Ties Ent

Kaleidoscope Hair Products- Documentary

1st A.D Alpha Male Visuals

Speechless (Non-Union)

1st AD. Someone Films llc

The Collective Sound Supervisor (Non-Union)

YouTube — SMBCollective

  • Television (Union)

Terror Lake Drive Season 3

1st A.D.  Ty`Cor Films Int.

Al la Carte Season 2

2nd A.D.  All Blk

Amazon: Mercedes/Tnf

1st A.D. The Vault LLC

Love & Hiphop-ATL- Inside the A (Union)

Associate Producer. Monami Productions- VH1- 3 Episodes

Love & Hiphop-MIA-Inside the 305 (Union)

Associate Producer Monami Productions- VH1- 3 Episodes

Love Never Fails (Union)

1st A.D. The Chosen Productions

Queens Atl (Pilot) (Union)

1st A.D TV — No small thing productions

Fables: Poop Train (Union)

1st AD Apple TV

TCM Inserts/Closes (Union)

1st AD Turner Classic Movies

NBA 2K (Union)

Key P.A. Somatic.tv

2020 BET Awards - Lil Baby Ft 42 Dugg (Non-Union)

Key P.A. BET- Kick Me Enterprises

2020 BET Awards - Citi Girls (Non-Union)

Key P.A. BET- Kick Me Enterprises

Outlaws (Union)

CCO- Netflix

First Kill (Union)

CCO- Netflix

  • Music Videos

Precious- Hey Boy (Non-Union)

1st A.D Loud Music Music Video- Class Clown Films

Da Brat- T.W.I.L.F (Union)

1st A.D Alpha Male Visuals Music Video

Future ft Lil Uzi- Drankin and Smokin (Union)

2nd A.D Epic Records — Music Video

Lakeyah Denae- Basic (Non-Union)

2nd A.D Quality Control — Music Video — Beyond The Steps Productions

Saint Jhn- Sucks to be you (Non-Union)

Key P.A. Hitco Music — Music Video — Shotclock LLC

Lil Keed Gimme Face (Non-Union)

Key P.A. Music Video — Shot Clock LLC

Jack Harlow- Tyler Herro (Union)

Key P.A. Atlantic records — Music Video — Riveting Entertainment

Saint Jhn- Monica Lewinsky (Union)

Key P.A.Hotco Music — Music Video — Shotclock LLC

Saint Jhn-Ft Lil uzi vert Homecoming (Union)

Key P.A. Hitco Music — Music Video — Shotclock LLC

August Alsina ft Rick Ross Entanglements (Union)

Key P.A. Empire — Music Video — Shotclock LLC

Kaleidoscope Hair Products WAP (Remake) (Union)

Key P.A. Instagram — Music Video — Alpha Male Visuals

Work Availability

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Quote

The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Yung 1 Productions Inc
08.2021 - Current

First Assistant Director

Free Lance
01.2018 - Current

Studio Manager

Legacy Worldwide
01.2017 - 08.2020

Warehouse Manager

Firefold
2015.11 - 2017.12

General Manger

Nolen Kitchen
2011.10 - 2015.12

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design/Advertising

Central Piedmont Community College Central Campus
Ryan Butler