Hi, I am Ryan Boutland, a creative professional with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Television and extensive experience across arts, events and customer service. I enjoy blending art and technology to engage communities and deliver memorable experiences. I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about community engagement, inclusive programming, and creating spaces where artists, venues and audiences can connect.

Ryan Boutland

Hi, I am Ryan Boutland, a creative professional with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Television and extensive experience across arts, events and customer service. I enjoy blending art and technology to engage communities and deliver memorable experiences. I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about community engagement, inclusive programming, and creating spaces where artists, venues and audiences can connect.

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Hi, I am Ryan Boutland, a creative professional with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Television and extensive experience across arts, events and customer service. I enjoy blending art and technology to engage communities and deliver memorable experiences.

I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about community engagement, inclusive programming, and creating spaces where artists, venues and audiences can connect.

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Work Experience

Site Coordinator / Programming Support at Abbotsford Convent Foundation
October 1, 2023 - Present
Active engagement with the community and external stakeholders including tenants, artists, venue hirers and contractors. Install artworks and audio-visual equipment, provide exhibition invigilation, set up seating and staging for events. Contribute to the installation and operations of events and exhibitions. Recent examples include The Huxleys Bloodlines, Work In Progress (Photo 24), Daybreak Festival.
Customer Service Assistant at SÜK Workwear
June 1, 2023 - Present
Respond to customer enquiries with a focus on customer satisfaction and retention, ensure positive outcomes. Collaborate with colleagues to resolve issues and fulfil orders quickly. Handle the logistics of customer returns, including implementing recent procedural overhauls in response to a growing customer base.
Install Technician at MPavillion
January 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024
Designed and installed a 3-channel video display for BOXedOUT (Gilda Jones, 2024). Collaborated with the artist, sound designers and furniture designers to integrate the installation into Tadao Ando’s 2023 MPavillion.
Fire Tender at Rising Festival
June 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Lit and maintained fires at Birrarung Marr during Rising Festival, ensuring public safety (and warmth). Managed supplies and schedules independently, coordinating with Rising Operations staff.
Production Assistant / Driver at Street Outlaws, Discovery Channel
March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Transported cast and crew and performed administrative tasks.
Covid Marshall at La Brea, NBC Universal/Matchbox Pictures
September 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Monitored and enforced occupational health and safety regulations. Logged test results, adhered to strict material handling protocols, and communicated positive cases and isolation requirements to cast/crew members.
Customer Contact Officer / Team Leader at Victorian Department of Health/Acquire BPO
March 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Responded to a wide range of sensitive and urgent calls with a focus on providing care and support to the public. Adapted quickly to evolving government guidelines and restrictions. Promoted to Team Leader, managing increased call volumes and honing leadership and management skills.
Exhibition Producer at Environmental Film Festival Australia
February 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021
Coordinated with the venue, curator and artists to design and implement the exhibition layout for Makeshift. Budgeted and managed exhibition costs, arranged transportation of works, sourced materials and constructed additional exhibition elements.
Committee Member at Melbourne Cinematheque
June 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020
Supported programming activities and contributed to selections. Executed social media marketing campaigns to enhance outreach and increase audience attendance.
Digital Operations / Copy Writer at YourLifeChoices Magazine
August 1, 2013 - January 31, 2018
Started as a casual digital assistant, creating and modifying digital assets using Adobe Suite. Transitioned to a full-time role with added responsibilities in copywriting, EDM design, liaising with advertisers. Developed familiarity with office structure, roles and responsibilities.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television) at Victorian College of the Arts (VCA)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Certificate IV – Television Production at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

Cert IV – Television Production
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Government