Ryan Thurston
Oakland
Summary
Versatile production coordinator skilled in optimizing workflows for creative teams across diverse timelines. Experience in overseeing budgets, timelines, and logistics ensure seamless project execution. In-depth knowledge of fashion retail production facilitates effective sample management and client engagement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Producer
Media Production
02.2021 - Current
- Oversaw budgeting and timelines, ensuring client visibility and approval throughout production lifecycles to maintain project accountability.
- Coordinated day-to-day workflows of cross-functional creative teams during pre-production, shooting days, and post-production to ensure project alignment and efficiency.
- Supported on-site logistics during shoot days, managing locations, catering, and legal compliance to facilitate smooth operations.
Creative Director | Producer
Tombogo Clothing
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Directed creative decisions for photo shoots and advertising campaigns.
- Developed marketing concepts for brand relaunch, including storyboarding, casting, team building, and script writing.
- Advised product design on trends influencing Gen-Z luxury consumer preferences.
Sample & Production Manager
Touch of Modern
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Ensured media quality control standards and branding consistency across all projects.
- Managed sample requests and shipping logistics for the in-house production team.
- Reformatted digital asset systems to align digital media databases with physical inventory.
- Drove a 40% increase in department efficiency.
Education
BA - Media Productions & Communications
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Philadelphia, PA07-2015
Skills
- Film and video production
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Storyboarding techniques
- Google Suite
- Marketing strategy
- Logistics planning
- Project coordination
- Workflow coordination
Timeline
Freelance Producer
Media Production
02.2021 - Current
Creative Director | Producer
Tombogo Clothing
01.2018 - 12.2018
Sample & Production Manager
Touch of Modern
02.2016 - 09.2017
BA - Media Productions & Communications
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY