Ryan Stevens
Freelance Photographer · Ryan Alexander Photography
Portland, OR
In My Own Words
2x Ironman Finisher, Photographer, National Tour Manager, World Traveler with experience in event marketing, athlete management, and content coordination.
Work Experience
Freelance Photographer
Ryan Alexander Photography2016 – Present
Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, travel, fashion, or other subjects, using digital or film cameras and equipment. May develop negatives or use computer software to produce finished images and prints.
North American Tour Manager
Trigger House2018 – Present
Management of ever-changing tour logistics and operations, including driving routes, event build and setup, activation, load out and reporting. On site brand ambassador training and management, including break schedules, staff uniform enforcement, brand messaging, attendance & performance. Maintaining on site activation flow, consumer activation management and cleanliness of footprint. Assisting as liaison between event contact and Trigger House management. Inventory and premium distribution management and tracking, including safekeeping of inventory, premiums and equipment. Assisting /enforcing data collection. Digital photo and quantitative documentation of activation for post reporting. Communicating with agency managers/partners regularly onsite as well as through pre / post event call(s) and weekly status calls. Managing expenses and receipts, and adhering to policies and deadlines. Incident reporting and following company procedures and protocol.
Athlete/Events Marketing Manager
2XU2015 – 2016
Seek and sign new athletes to represent the brand to its fullest potential. Manage athlete’s race schedules and product allowance. Seek and create new social content with athletes, at events and trade shows. Highly targeted direct selling through promotions, merchandising, experiential marketing, organizing road shows, events, and trade shows.
Spnosorship Coordinator / Production Manager
Tri-California2014 – 2014
Research, engage and manage both potential and existing partners. Coordinate events (Wildflower Triathlon, Alcatraz Swim, Pacific Grove Triathlon, Scott Tinley's Triathlon, Giants Race, Nike Women's Marathon) by working with local authorities, staff, sponsors and athletes at all levels from novice to elite and amateur to professional. Manage logistics for expos including travel, marketing, staffing, and Sponsor relations. Developing a mobile app for Tri-California by working with vendors and social media
Elite Athlete Race Team Member
Racelab2013 – 2013
To represent and race for the club at all triathlons and open water swims that I am competing in. When available to help coach, I coach athletes and help them with form and technique during swim practices, and to be a positive influence to the community and athletes with training, racing and club promotions.
Event Coordinator
Road Runner Sports2012 – 2013
My background includes serving as an event coordinator for races in multiple cities, organizing travel and accommodations for myself, and working in management and sales with A-list customers in diverse environments. Most recently, I have been working as an event marketing coordinator for Road Runner Sports, a regional specialty running store, in Tempe, AZ, where my responsibilities have included coordinating adventure running events in cities nationwide, creating a fun and safe environment for all participating runners, as well as designing a creative and challenging running course and collaborating with local running races, small business, and other companies to gain their participation as checkpoints and raffle contributors in a series of unique, monthly races.
Fit Expert
Road Runner Sports2013 – 2013
Getting to insure the customer that the running shoe they are trying on should be so comfortable that you hardly notice them on your feet, while allowing my knowledge and expertise that I have gained from multiple running shoe companies to create what is known as a perfect fit at Road Runner Sports. Be up to date with all running shoes, trends, and styles. As well as preform exceptional customer service, while creating a fun filled environment inside and out of the store.
Private Bartender
LJ Events2009 – 2011
Responsibilities included: Setting up and taking down bar. Making and creating new drinks and shots for guests at each event. Catering the service to each client’s unique needs and the needs of their guest list; all events were black tie and featured a high profile guest list. Coordinated with celebrity PR reps regularly.
Production Assistant/Talent Coordinator
Battleground Earth TV Show2008 – 2008
Responsibilities included: Coordinating actors and addressing all of their needs. Making sure talent was on set and present in wardrobe and make-up on time. Took care of special needs for actors and continuously communicated with the actors to ensure they had all of their needs met and were satisfied at ever-changing shooting locations and environments. Traveling with actors to different locations in various cities.
Bar Manager
Jimmy's Lounge2007 – 2008
Responsibilities included: Coordinating promotional and private events held at the Lounge. Working under General Manager, Jason Hoen. Checking identification and collecting money at the entrance, as well as assisting with security. Working with elite clients for bottle service. Performed any duties required.
Executive Assistant/ VIP Liaison
Marquis Platinum Vitality Drink2007 – 2008
Responsibilities included: Promotions and marketing of a cutting edge healthy energy drink throughout the Los Angeles area. Working directly with Lux5 events, a high-end luxury boutique, for the initial launch of Marquis Platinum on a yacht. Making appointments for the president. Assisting with the celebrity New Year’s Eve Party at Miami Beach. Assisting in placing product in high-end luxury hotels in Los Angeles and New York. Organizing birthday parties for Ron Fair and Andrew Christen. Delivering product and keeping an organized schedules and Excel spreadsheets of orders for company. Setting up gift bags for the BET Awards in 2008. Gifting for Charlotte Ronson and assisting in the dinner party.
Manager
Nefarious Jewelry2002 – 2007
Responsibilities included: Gifting and selling high-end jewelry to celebrities and A-list clients while maintaining the clients’ privacy and confidentiality. Coordinating red carpet events and promotional product placement.
Store Manager
Val Surf2006 – 2007
Responsibilities included: Opening and closing. Counting out money drawer at the beginning and ending of each day and being responsible for deposits. Dealing directly with sponsors for general merchandising and Point of Purchase systems for the store and employees. Assisting with ordering merchandise for specific departments.
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