RYANBREWER
5644 NE HOYT STREET, PORTLAND, OR 97213
RWBRWR@GMAIL.COM RYANWBREWER.TUMBLR.COM COMICSVACATION.COM 503.265.9820
PROFILE
EDUCATION
I am an aspiring publishing professional seeking work in book marketing, production, or design, with three years experience in marketing and eight in management. Versatile and self-directed, I aspire to enhance my professional portrait through education, travel, and exposure to rich experiences.
MA, Writing & Book Publishing Portland State University Expectated graduation date: April 2016
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Future Tense Books | Portland, Oregon Design Intern, December 2015 - Present
Responsible for interior design of title by Monica Drake. Book Credits: The Folly of Loving Life
Ooligan Press | Portland, Oregon Design Manager, May 2014 - Present
Conceived and designed covers, interiors, and printed sales kit materials. Personally responsible for quality control of all printed and digital matter. Book Credits: The Ghosts Who Travel With Me, A Series of Small Maneuvers
Jessica Abel/La Maison des Auteurs | Ango没leme, France Production Assistant Intern, January 2015 - March 2015
Assisted with scanning, correcting, and assembling original comics pages into final document. Responsible for design of social media collateral. Conducted strategic brainstorming for web redesign and author platform building. Book Credits: Out on the Wire (Broadway Books/Random House)
Fantagraphics Books | Seattle, Washington Marketing Assistant Intern, June 2014 - August 2014
Conceived and designed event posters and convention signage. Wrote and compiled metadata for Comixology website entries. Conducted travel research for book tour. Provided editorial assistance. Book Credits: Vapor, The Complete Zap Interviews Vol. 9,The Infinite Kim Thompson: FBI Mini #35
FIR Agency | Portland, Oregon Account Creative, June 2013 - December 2013
Conducted market research and integrated findings into creative strategy. Responsible for creating print and digital collateral. Developed and initiated promotional events and monitored key project management components.
QFC | Portland, Oregon Assistant Manager, May 2005 - December 2014
Responsible for entire store as Person-In-Charge, with financial accountability for 70+ total staff and $300,000 per week sales. Direct supervision and training of 20 employees per shift. Planned and executed store level merchandising.
BA, Advertising w/Minor in French Portland State University Graduated: December 2013 Digital Marketing Certificate PSU/Center for Executive and Professional Development Completed: December 2013
SKILLS & EXPERTISE Adobe Creative Suite Advertising Book Design Creative Strategy Graphic Design Management Marketing Project Management Social Media Writing
VOLUNTEERING Independent Publishing Resource Center Member Services, June 2015 - Present Linework NW Guest Services, April 2014 Emerald City Comicon Event Coordination, March 2014