Education
May 2019 gradute with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University Minoring in Technical Theatre
Demonstrated Experience
Wide range of experience including on-campus opportunities, small regional companies and large global corporations in engineering and entertainment
Future Goals
Work in the Entertainment and Amusement Industry, including working on projects for guests of all ages to make memories that last a lifetime
Experience
Explore the experiences that have shaped Ryan’s career journey.
Mechanical Engineering with a Twist!
With a passion for creative engineering, Technical Theatre was a great combination for Ryan. It has allowed him to use engineering in unique ways to create experiences for students, staff, and community members.
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Leadership/Co-Curricular
LEARNING CENTER COACH
Michigan Tech Career Services
August 2014 – Present
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Michigan Tech Escape Room Program
August 2017 – Present
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Quincy Mine Hoist Association’s Haunted Mine Tours
August 2018 – November 2018
MAKE48 – FROZEN ENGINEERS
MAKE48 Invent-a-thon Baltimore
August 2018
VICE PRESIDENT / PUBLIC RELATIONS
SAE Aero Design Team
August 2014 – May 2018
RESIDENT ASSISTANT
Michigan Tech Residential Life
August 2014 – May 2016
VICE PRESIDENT
Michigan Tech American Society of Mechanical Engineers
January 2015 – May 2016
EAGLE SCOUT
Boy Scouts of America
August 2013
FOUNDER
Theme Park Design Club
January 2019 – Present
COMMUNICATIONS LIAISON
Michigan Tech Senior Design
January 2018 – December 2018
Latest News
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Assistant Scenic Designer
ASSISTANT SCENIC DESIGNER: Spring 2018 This semester I had the opportunity to be the Assistant Set Designer as well as an assistant to the Technical Director during the production of Shakespeare’s[…]
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