Ryan Paul North
Minneapolis, MN 55417
ryanpaulnorth (at) gmail (dot) com
Career objective:
to obtain a position with a creative team or organization
that successfully benefits from a creative career supporting real world
applications (education, marketing, design, leadership).
Bachelor of Science in Theatre/Acting
Illinois State University, 1992
Re Gifts/Twin Cities Green; Marketing Director / Promotions / Web Design / Sales; August 2006 - Present
- Created and implemented marketing and promotions strategies
- Designed and maintained website / web presence / web sales
- Graphic designer: logo, ads, marketing materials
- Retail sales / customer service
Buffalo High School; Teacher / Director / Consultant; May, 2005 - May, 2006
- Developed arts related curriculum
- Assessed academic and artistic student growth
- Planned and coordinated off site arts excursions
- Communicated with parents
- Researched and implemented related technology
- Inspired young artists to reach their full potential
Youth Performance Company; Director of Education and Outreach; August, 2002 - August, 2005
Improved underdeveloped educational department. Increased departmental budget by 700%,
- Managed a $100,000+ budget
- Recruited, hired, and managed a diverse staff
- Marketed educational programs to families/students, and schools
- Developed and managed touring shows
- Researched grant/funding opportunities
- Fostered relationships with schools, organizations, and families
- Improved outreach to under-represented communities
Minneapolis Public School District, Holland Elementary; Reserve Teacher; September 2000 - August 2002
On site, on call reserve teacher. Executed lesson plans, managed classroom. Worked with diverse
community of teachers, parents, and students.
Host / Greeter; Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que; January 1999 - August 2001
Welcomed guests. Provided the guest's first contact. Assisted managers and wait staff. Provided high
level of customer service.
Theatre Director, Producer, Writer; Various local theatres and venues, 1996 – Present
Mounted theatrical productions, hired cast members, managed all production elements
Commercial and Voice Over Actor; Various local, regional, and national businesses and organizations*.
On camera and voice talent for radio, television, and industrials.
*Target, Marshal Fields, Best Buy, Rainbow Foods, Levis, Caribou Coffee, Star Tribune, 3M, Dairy Queen +
Skill Set, Experience, and Applications:
Extensive experience in developing youth based arts events, writing copy, research and development. Stage
design and construction. Logo and graphic design. Grant writing. Event and tour planning and
coordination. Teen and family relations. Team management.
Office Applications: Microsoft Word, Excell, and Power Point
Graphic Design: Adobe Photoshop
Sound Editing: Sound Forge Studio
Video Production/Editing: Pinnacle Studio |
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