Manager Social Media

Ryan Kase

**** ****** ******, ***. **, Ridgewood, NY 11385 ● 516-***-**** ● ****.****@*****.*** ●

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-kase-4b01474/

PROFILE

Company-focused event management professional with more than a decade of innovative development, production, and marketing experience. Expertise in branding, communications, and client relations. Skilled at translating corporate needs into increased attendance and revenue growth. Passionate about success, building strategic initiatives, and customer service. SKILLS

Live & Virtual Event Developer & Producer Project & Operations Manager Branding & Marketing Strategist Creative Problem Solver Content Manager Contract & Budget Analyst

Departmental & Team Leader Vendor Relations Specialist PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BETAWORKS STUDIOS, Manhattan, NY (January 2020-March 2020) Operations & Event Coordinator

• Responsible for space operations, member-facing hospitality, and event production

• Assisted in the member on-boarding process by giving tours of the space and helping them get affiliated with our club, community and programming offerings

• Helped manage setup and production of frequent events, which range from intimate workshops to large full-day conferences

MAS EVENT + DESIGN/OPUS AGENCY, Brooklyn, NY (September 2019-December 2019) Freelance Event Coordinator

• Assisted event teams in all aspects of event management by serving as support staff on medium and large-scale events

• Assumed responsibility for success of assigned aspects of an event or project, met client objectives and client and manager expectations

• Responsible for effective and timely communication between internal team, clients, and vendors via phone and email

RYAN KASE CONSULTING, Greater New York City, NY (October 2018-Present) Events Operations Manager

• Production Assistant for Greenpoint Pictures and Lubell House production companies, for several commercial shoots

• International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Emmys) Events Team member, managing registration, set up, and breakdown

• 2019 Ellis Island Medals of Honor gala (Paula Abdul, Montel Williams), Event Transportation Supervisor

• Events by Jesse, Catering Team Supervisor

• Client relations and event manager for various tech firms/corporations THE NEW SCHOOL, New York, NY (June 2018-Oct 2018)

Events Systems Analyst, Marketing & Communication

• Led implementation of projects and efficiencies, including new software saving $75,000 annually; Identified new tools for collecting data, budgets, and improving operational effectiveness

• Evaluated and implemented Attendease event management systems, sponsorships, and processes, including registration and marketing

• Liaised across university staff to maximize scheduling system (25Live), improving accuracy of data, operations, and management workflow

• Managed invoicing and financial reporting for public programs department; Established strategies for reporting on department goals and objectives CUNY ADVANCED SCIENCE RESEARCH CENTER, NEW YORK, NY (June 2016-June 2018) Events Manager, Communications & Public Affairs

• Spearheaded, created, and maintained procedures for event operations, financial outcomes, and strategy development; Ensured seamless execution and marketing of more than 300 events and programs

• Produced, marketed, and facilitated weekly virtual seminars and quarterly large-scale speaking engagements via Zoom & Livestream

• Generated over $300,000 in revenue, including fund launch with President Emmanuel Macron of France, HBO, CBS, and ABC/Disney film shoots, global conferences, meetings, and on-boarded sponsors

• Managed staff, budgets, contracts, sponsor donations, and vendors

• Created effective promotional plans with marketing, communications, development, and public relations departments

• Implemented Salesforce through custom development, configuration, and workflow assessment

• Developed expertise in state-of-the-art technology and media support COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, NY (July 2015-July 2016) Events Manager, University Programs and Events, Office of the President

• Directed all logistical arrangements including vendor selection and negotiations, maintained budgets; Liaised with partners and event management; Developed and managed marketing campaigns

• Managed programs and global event marketing, security, and staff for World Leaders Forum (President Sergio Mattarella of Italy, Madeleine Albright), presidential receptions (Stephen Hawking, Fareed Zakaria), meetings, lectures, and commencement

• Managed vendors and on-site events staff; Trained and managed over 200 volunteers; Wrote and edited briefings and event materials

• Assessed event results, including audience attendance and breakdown; Created proposals for upcoming events and reviewed departmental systems for ongoing improvement

• Evaluated and updated department websites, events, and online event registration systems

FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, NEW YORK, NY (October 2012-January 2015) Recruitment Event Manager, Office of Admissions & Strategic Recruitment

• Planned and implemented over 120 annual on- and off-campus recruitment events, with more than 15,000 attendees; Managed 30+ student employees

• Managed $100,000 budget; Responsible for development of virtual events, print, and e-communication, registration processes, facilities scheduling, catering, and vendor relationships

• Facilitated, scheduled, and developed content for live and pre-recorded productions via virtual platform, CollegeWeekLive

• Facilitated 10% increase in freshmen enrollment from 2013 to 2014

• Coordinated and evaluated all aspects of admissions programs, special events, visitor affairs, and customer services

• Planned NYC National Portfolio Day, with over 3,000 guests and 60 national colleges; Increased attendance annually by 10%

ADELPHI UNIVERSITY, GARDEN CITY, NY (June 2010-October 2012) Associate Director, University Communications and Marketing

• Designed and managed over 100 annual admissions and recruitment events,

$150,000 budget development, and volunteer coordination

• Facilitated scheduling, training, and delivery of online information sessions for program recruitment efforts via Adobe Connect

• Prepared ROI event and enrollment reports, including 11% increase in freshmen enrollment from 2011 to 2012 due to new admissions events

• Supervised events management team of 28, including full-time, freelance staff, and student workers

• Assisted public affairs department in planning and implementation of events with speakers including Michael Phelps and Jane Goodall, with 2,000+ guests Senior Assistant Director, University Communications and Marketing (Oct 2008-June 2010)

• Directed recruitment projects, including outreach to 100,000+ prospective freshman, transfer, and graduate students, as well as general admissions events

• Assisted in the planning, development, and implementation of high school program initiatives, attracting hundreds of students

• Compiled promotional items, attendee data, assessment reports, and event management collateral

EDUCATION

ADELPHI UNIVERSITY, Garden City, NY

● Master of Business Administration, Marketing Expected 2021 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, Syracuse, NY

● Bachelor of Fine Arts, Advertising Design 2007

LANGUAGES: Spanish

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Email Marketing Software: Mailchimp, ConstantContact, Pardot

• Website Management Software: Sundial Design, Bedework, WordPress

• Virtual Event Software: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Livestream, Google Hangouts, Adobe Connect, GoToMeeting, CollegeWeekLive, ON24

• Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google

• Project Management: SharePoint, Doodle, Dropbox, Slack

• Event Management Software: Zkipster, Eventbrite, Localist, 25Live, Splash

• Design Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Canva

• Data Technology: Tableau, Google Analytics

• CRM systems: Hobsons, Salesforce, Slate, Attendease, Cvent, Hubspot

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