ryantgurr.com

Hi, I'm Ryan.

CREATIVE + COMMUNICATOR

ABOUT

Three words to describe me.

Personable.

With my unique and varied experiences, relationships are at the heart of everything I love and do. When people come first, success always follows.

READ WHAT OTHERS SAY

Motivated.

I find motivation for the work I do regardless of the task at hand. Whether it's my passions, my clients, or my family, I am zealous about the work I do.

SEE THE PROOF IN MY PORTFOLIO

Diligent.

If you asked my employers or coworkers to describe me, most of them would comment on my strong work ethic. I pride myself in my diligence and dedication.

MY RESUME SAYS IT ALL

PORTFOLIO

A few highlights of my work.

Lifestyle and Communications Director

Creating an engaging, positive resident experience was the goal at every touchpoint at Las Sendas and Johnson Ranch.

Project Manager, Social Media Ads Manager

Managed some of the agency's most important client relationships (and tens of thousands in monthly ad spend).

Coming soon!

Seminary Student Teacher

I maintained an average student rating of 16 out of 18 — even into the pandemic — all while making ancient scripture relevant to teenagers.

Coming soon!

Community Engagement Coordinator, Associate Producer

Social media management, community partnership supervision, set dressing, and more.

Coming soon!

Floral Designer and Team Lead

Designed stunning floral arrangements, led small creative teams, and made many, many clients very, very happy.

SEE SOME OF OUR TEAM'S WORK

Theater Critic

This volunteer organization gave me an opportunity to marry two of my favorite things: writing and the performing arts.

READ MY REVIEWS

EDUCATION

I'm invested in learning.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, 2017-2020

Bachelor of Arts in Communication

Media Studies Talent scholarship recipient
Michael K. Perkins Top Scholar Award recipient
Communication Studies Club event coordinator
Dean’s List of Honor Students

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, 2021-PRESENT

Master of Arts in Communication

Expected graduation in December 2022
3.89 cumulative GPA
Communications courses include Training and Development, Social Influence and Persuasion, Conflict Transformation, and Gender and Communications

REFERENCES

What others have said.

Diena Simmons

Short Form Program Manager, BYUtv

"Ryan's strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and can-do solution-oriented approach made him invaluable. I particularly appreciated his ability to work independently while keeping me and our other team members updated on the progress of his assignments."

Bryant Powell

City Manager, Apache Junction

"Ryan lives a life full of service. He is always the first to volunteer to provide help where needed. I have personally witnessed this. ...He is a very hard worker and lives a life of high moral values. He sets high goals and he achieves them."

Stephen Fortuna

Head of Digital Marketing, Eddy

"...more than anything I've learned from Ryan the value of speaking up. He is extremely friendly, but isn't afraid to share his thoughts on how a project could be done better, even in a room full of senior employees. If his resume is on your desk, you got lucky. don't mess it up."