For 20 years, the world’s top agencies and studios for high-end marketing, I’ve led large teams and budgets, to deliver innovative work for innovative clients. My strength is directing teams who use technology creatively. My passions and skills are in production and project management. Work samples: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

Ryan MacLean

For 20 years, the world’s top agencies and studios for high-end marketing, I’ve led large teams and budgets, to deliver innovative work for innovative clients. My strength is directing teams who use technology creatively. My passions and skills are in production and project management. Work samples: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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For 20 years, the world’s top agencies and studios for high-end marketing, I’ve led large teams and budgets, to deliver innovative work for innovative clients. My strength is directing teams who use technology creatively. My passions and skills are in production and project management.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Project Manager at Wunderman Thompson
May 13, 2015 - September 27, 2017
-Maintained the sector-leading website for the largest agency account, Mazda, including rolling out new workflows. This played a significant role in doubling a renewed retainer contract. -Worked with teams of up to 15 people and budget of $1M.
Senior Project Manager at GALE Partners
October 26, 2017 - July 30, 2018
-Led technical and creative production for Hain Celestial. -Created and implemented new workflows and resource plans that improved delivery speed and quality, and increased projected profit margin. -Worked with teams of up to 20 people and a budget of $1.5M.
Freelance Senior Producer at Ogilvy New York
July 31, 2018 - December 27, 2018
-Led production of a multichannel digital campaign supporting a new product launch for IBM, the largest account in the eastern region. -Delivered sophisticated creative work on budget and on schedule. -Led teams of strategists, creatives, designers, and developers. -Worked with teams up to 15 people and a budget of $1M.
Senior Producer at Tendril
December 31, 2018 - September 29, 2020
-Led production of animated commercial films, design, and art, for top tier brands. -Created plans and led teams of world-class animation talent to deliver consistently. -Worked with teams of up to 25 people and budgets up to $1M.
Program Manager at Jam3 (Acquired by Mediamonks)
November 1, 2020 - December 28, 2023
-Leading a department of 20 artists across 2D and 3D animation capabilities. -Subject matter expert for 14 EPs when pitching, budgeting, and scheduling. -Guidance for 45 producers when planning, resourcing, and executing. -Supporting project teams of up to 35 people and budgets up to $2M.
Operations Director at Monks
December 31, 2023 - September 29, 2024
-Ensuring effective operations for annual revenue exceeding $10 million. -Guidance for Executive Producers and Post Producers when planning, casting, and executing. -Weekly reporting of all deliveries to the SVP Head of Studio and VP Global Director of Post. -Organized a weekly training series on AI regularly attended by 600+ people on average. -Delivered a comprehensive plan for a virtual pipeline for content production.
Production Management Consultant (Contract Design Program Manager and Producer) at Microsoft
November 1, 2024 - Present
-Directing the production of in-product UI motion design, illustration, and product marketing. -Developing strategic plans and manage teams of top-tier motion design professionals, ensuring consistent, high-quality project delivery.

Education

Master of Arts at Carleton University
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2012
Institute of Political Economy
Honours Bachelor of Arts at University of Toronto
September 1, 2003 - April 30, 2007
International Relations & Political Science

Qualifications

Webby
November 6, 2023 - May 30, 2024
Kiki The Virtual Human Interpreter, Adidas Ozworld
Cannes Lions
June 21, 2022 - June 21, 2022
Silver Lion in Digital Craft for Adidas Ozworld, Silver Lion in Digital Craft and Bronze Lion in Sustainable Development Goals for Kiki The Virtual Human Interpreter
FWA
July 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
FWA of the Day for Adidas Ozworld (2022) and NBA Google Pixel Arena (2023)
D&AD
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Kiki The Virtual Human Interpreter
AICP Design Awards
May 13, 2020 - May 13, 2020
Design Awards Shortlist (Vizio PX), Design Awards Shortlist (Ecobee Planet Positive)

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other, Software & Internet

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