ryan marian
(314) 852-0585 | http://www.ryanmarian.com | ryan.marian1023@gmail.com
|experience|
Warner Music Group: International leader in the recording industry
College Marketing Representative | Kansas City | Jan 2011 - Present
Generate exposure for key WMG artists through grassroots promotion and lifestyle marketing. ! ! ! Foster and maintain local promoter and venue relationships, creating 500,000+ potential impressions for priority tours through social media and e-mail marketing campaigns. Secure routine visibility for artists through student media: University News and K-ROO Radio. Helped execute Emperor Xs Western Teleport geo-caching campaign, recognized as a finalist for 2012s Most Creative Marketing Campaign by American Association of Independent Music.
Summer Fellowship | Los Angeles | June 2013 - July 2013
Recipient of the inaugural Summer Fellowship, a position awarded to the top-performing Rep of Warner Music Groups national College Marketing program to work at the L.A. headquarter offices. ! Reported to Director of College Label Services and Senior Director of Label Services. ! Collaborated with creative department to rebrand www.ImpressYourPeers.com, a music blog directed at college demographic, increasing total visits by 239% and unique visitors by 288%. ! Implemented solutions to improve internal communication and team effectiveness, including a restructured biweekly conference call format and seasonal best practice one-sheets. ! Contributed marketing plans for Atlantic, Sub Pop, ANTI-, Warner Bros., and Domino releases.
PlattForm Advertising: Full-service direct response advertising agency
Public Relations and Event Planning Intern | Kansas City | Jan 2013  May 2013
Assisted Director of Marketing in execution of industry conferences while performing public relations duties. ! Maintained 1,000 contacts on Salesforce and high volume of event details on Excel database. ! Created monthly marketing newsletter for clients and agency peers with Zeta E-Mail Solutions. ! Composed press releases and produced original blog content on emerging advertising trends.
Eleven Magazine: Definitive source for music, community, and culture
Contributing Writer | Saint Louis | May 2010  May 2012
Reported on an eclectic mix of national and local independent artists for a monthly music publication.
|activities|
American Advertising Federation | Foundation Scholar | Kansas City | May 2013  Present Dum Dum Girls | Video Production Crew | Kansas City | Oct 2013 Lollapalooza | Artist Relations | Chicago | Aug 2013
|education + skills|
Rockhurst University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing Concentration
3.8 GPA, Deans List Skills: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, InDesign, Photoshop, Wordpress, Google Apps, Tumblr, HootSuite !