About Me
Hi! I’m glad you made it this far.
My name is Ryan. I am a senior at Christopher Newport University with a major in business marketing and a double minor in graphic design and leadership. I have a passion for helping businesses grow in the online space. I have 1-2 years of professional experience under my belt and am actively looking for marketing/design positions where I can continue to expand my skills and experience.
Skills & Experience
Throughout my 4 years at CNU, I have developed and honed a wide range of skills in the marketing and graphic design field, some of which are listed below.
Graphic Design (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Branding & Identity Development
UI/UX Design (Webflow, WordPress, Squarespace, Figma)
Video Editing
Print & Collateral Design
Social Media Content Strategy (Facebook Ads)
Google Search Ads Certified
(Self-proclaimed) Excel wizard
Professional Experience
My journey in marketing, design, and business started with an internship at Appeal Productions, where I developed my creative skills by writing engaging scripts, managing video publishing, and shadowing various employees.
In the summer of 2024, I took a leap into entrepreneurship, founding and operating a window-cleaning business where I handled all branding, web design, Facebook Ads, marketing, scheduling, door-to-door sales, and customer relations. The experience of starting my own business greatly boosted my confidence, and seeing my studies and marketing experience put to the test motivated me to dive further into freelance work.
In 2024, I transitioned into Amazon FBA Design, where I crafted high-converting product listings and A+ Content to enhance visibility and sales. Now, as a Social Media Manager at Farm and Ranch Depot, I create digital content and manage targeted advertising campaigns to build engagement and brand growth. Each step has refined my skills, strengthened my curiosity, and fueled my interest in design and marketing.
Personal Life
In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors and doing adventurous things. I love to surf, hike, run, weightlift, and wakeboard, and I enjoy just about any other outdoor activity you can think of. I am truly blessed with an eternal love for life, and you will rarely catch me moping about doing nothing. In my downtime, I love to read, play guitar, and be with family and friends. I am a very curious person and I love to learn new things. I would love to get to know you even outside of business purposes, so drop me a line down below, and let's chat!
