Ian Ryan
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Jonathon Myers
I supervised Ian's work on Game of Thrones Ascent content in preparation for launch, though I must admit Ian required very little supervision. As we ramped up quest production of adapted content, Ian quickly made his mark as a leader and Senior Writer with terrific execution and professionalism. After mastering the game's tone and conversation system, he helped to train new writers. He also wrote flawless and authentic voices for both original and adapted IP characters. It was an easy choice as I entrusted to him the entire quest line of the Stark bannerman point of view. Ian possesses a rare combination of traits. He excels at turning assignments around very quickly with an extreme attention to detail. He receives feedback very well and thrives on rapid revision cycles. Ian is always happy to make the product better, often going far beyond the call of duty to create or expand guidelines or documentation. In particular, Ian was instrumental to the development of our quest outlining templates. When I needed someone to be the first writer on a new type of narrative design element we had prototyped, I could count on Ian to test run the accompanying writer tools while collaborating on guidelines. I recommend Ian without hesitation for any position that requires writing, narrative design, or narrative lead capabilities. I hope that one day I'll have the privilege of working with him again.
Chris Schmidt
Ian is an extremely talented writer/designer responsible for some of the most memorable stories in The Old Republic. I worked closely with Ian on many occasions and always stepped away from those collaborations with better and stronger content. Ian was always open to suggestions while maintaining a strong vision for the narrative. I would love to work with Ian again in the future, and recommend him without reservation.
Jonathon Myers
I supervised Ian's work on Game of Thrones Ascent content in preparation for launch, though I must admit Ian required very little supervision. As we ramped up quest production of adapted content, Ian quickly made his mark as a leader and Senior Writer with terrific execution and professionalism. After mastering the game's tone and conversation system, he helped to train new writers. He also wrote flawless and authentic voices for both original and adapted IP characters. It was an easy choice as I entrusted to him the entire quest line of the Stark bannerman point of view. Ian possesses a rare combination of traits. He excels at turning assignments around very quickly with an extreme attention to detail. He receives feedback very well and thrives on rapid revision cycles. Ian is always happy to make the product better, often going far beyond the call of duty to create or expand guidelines or documentation. In particular, Ian was instrumental to the development of our quest outlining templates. When I needed someone to be the first writer on a new type of narrative design element we had prototyped, I could count on Ian to test run the accompanying writer tools while collaborating on guidelines. I recommend Ian without hesitation for any position that requires writing, narrative design, or narrative lead capabilities. I hope that one day I'll have the privilege of working with him again.
Chris Schmidt
Ian is an extremely talented writer/designer responsible for some of the most memorable stories in The Old Republic. I worked closely with Ian on many occasions and always stepped away from those collaborations with better and stronger content. Ian was always open to suggestions while maintaining a strong vision for the narrative. I would love to work with Ian again in the future, and recommend him without reservation.
Jonathon Myers
I supervised Ian's work on Game of Thrones Ascent content in preparation for launch, though I must admit Ian required very little supervision. As we ramped up quest production of adapted content, Ian quickly made his mark as a leader and Senior Writer with terrific execution and professionalism. After mastering the game's tone and conversation system, he helped to train new writers. He also wrote flawless and authentic voices for both original and adapted IP characters. It was an easy choice as I entrusted to him the entire quest line of the Stark bannerman point of view. Ian possesses a rare combination of traits. He excels at turning assignments around very quickly with an extreme attention to detail. He receives feedback very well and thrives on rapid revision cycles. Ian is always happy to make the product better, often going far beyond the call of duty to create or expand guidelines or documentation. In particular, Ian was instrumental to the development of our quest outlining templates. When I needed someone to be the first writer on a new type of narrative design element we had prototyped, I could count on Ian to test run the accompanying writer tools while collaborating on guidelines. I recommend Ian without hesitation for any position that requires writing, narrative design, or narrative lead capabilities. I hope that one day I'll have the privilege of working with him again.
Chris Schmidt
Ian is an extremely talented writer/designer responsible for some of the most memorable stories in The Old Republic. I worked closely with Ian on many occasions and always stepped away from those collaborations with better and stronger content. Ian was always open to suggestions while maintaining a strong vision for the narrative. I would love to work with Ian again in the future, and recommend him without reservation.
Jonathon Myers
I supervised Ian's work on Game of Thrones Ascent content in preparation for launch, though I must admit Ian required very little supervision. As we ramped up quest production of adapted content, Ian quickly made his mark as a leader and Senior Writer with terrific execution and professionalism. After mastering the game's tone and conversation system, he helped to train new writers. He also wrote flawless and authentic voices for both original and adapted IP characters. It was an easy choice as I entrusted to him the entire quest line of the Stark bannerman point of view. Ian possesses a rare combination of traits. He excels at turning assignments around very quickly with an extreme attention to detail. He receives feedback very well and thrives on rapid revision cycles. Ian is always happy to make the product better, often going far beyond the call of duty to create or expand guidelines or documentation. In particular, Ian was instrumental to the development of our quest outlining templates. When I needed someone to be the first writer on a new type of narrative design element we had prototyped, I could count on Ian to test run the accompanying writer tools while collaborating on guidelines. I recommend Ian without hesitation for any position that requires writing, narrative design, or narrative lead capabilities. I hope that one day I'll have the privilege of working with him again.
Chris Schmidt
Ian is an extremely talented writer/designer responsible for some of the most memorable stories in The Old Republic. I worked closely with Ian on many occasions and always stepped away from those collaborations with better and stronger content. Ian was always open to suggestions while maintaining a strong vision for the narrative. I would love to work with Ian again in the future, and recommend him without reservation.
Experience
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Sucker Punch Productions
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United States
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Computer Games
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100 - 200 Employee
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Lead Writer
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Jul 2017 - Present
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Bioware
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United States
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Solar Electric Power Generation
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Lead Writer
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Nov 2015 - Jun 2017
Lead Writer on Knights of the Eternal Throne, a digital expansion to Star Wars: The Old Republic. Lead Writer on Knights of the Eternal Throne, a digital expansion to Star Wars: The Old Republic.
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Ubisoft Montréal
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Canada
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Computer Games
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Writer
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Apr 2014 - Oct 2015
• Lead Writer on Far Cry Primal, nominated for the 2017 WGA Award for Videogame Writing. • Collaborated with Narrative Director and co-Lead Writer to design and write critical path story. • Oversaw development of a unique new Proto-Indo-European language, specially designed by a team of linguists for the entire game script to be translated into and performed. • Provided writing support for motion capture shoots, assisted casting, and worked directly with director and actors to refine the characters. Show less
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Eidos
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Argentina
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Game Writer
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Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
• Collaborated with project directors to develop narrative content for the Deus Ex Universe. • Developed golden path story, characters, and world-building content for unannounced AAA game. • Wrote side quest, dialogue, and environmental narrative content for Thief. • Collaborated with project directors to develop narrative content for the Deus Ex Universe. • Developed golden path story, characters, and world-building content for unannounced AAA game. • Wrote side quest, dialogue, and environmental narrative content for Thief.
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Disruptor Beam Inc.
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United States
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Writer
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Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
• Pitched and wrote over 100 branching quests for the Game of Thrones Ascent mobile game. • Wrote dialogue for iconic characters such as Tyrion, Arya, Ned Stark, and many more. • Trained new writers on style, technique, and branching narrative structure. • Pitched and wrote over 100 branching quests for the Game of Thrones Ascent mobile game. • Wrote dialogue for iconic characters such as Tyrion, Arya, Ned Stark, and many more. • Trained new writers on style, technique, and branching narrative structure.
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BioWare
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United States
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Solar Electric Power Generation
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Writer
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Apr 2008 - Jul 2012
• Regularly promoted to take on greater writing responsibilities and wider scope of content development for Star Wars: The Old Republic and its digital expansion. • Wrote and designed Darth Malgus flashpoints, the climactic multiplayer finale to the main storyline. • Collaborated with 12-person writers' room to craft stories, brainstorm ideas, and develop core narrative experience. • Worked in strike teams with other developers to integrate stories, guide narrative focus, and provide comprehensive writing support. • Wrote popular character Thana Vesh, requested by many fans to become a new companion character. • Design documentation used as best practice examples and studio-wide resources. • Created additional story content for the Sith Warrior player character. Show less
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DK
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Netherlands
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Financial Services
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Lead Writer
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Feb 2012 - Jun 2012
• Managed team of five writers as project lead on Star Wars: The Old Republic: Encyclopedia, published October 2012. • Wrote over 30,000 words of lore history, character biographies, and story overviews while providing creative and editorial feedback on over 70,000 words of content. • Directed team’s writing to uphold consistency of style, quality, and canon accuracy. • Created and executed tight production schedule to ensure timely delivery of encyclopedia text for publication. • Negotiated on team’s behalf to balance project scope and ensure a healthy work-life balance. • Collaborated with external UK editors on content, art selection, and page layouts. Show less
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Midway Games
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contract Writer
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Mar 2008 - Apr 2008
• Hired to take over lead writing responsibilities on unannounced AAA project. • Collaborated with design leads to develop plot and characters. • Provided directorial feedback in voice over recording sessions. • Hired to take over lead writing responsibilities on unannounced AAA project. • Collaborated with design leads to develop plot and characters. • Provided directorial feedback in voice over recording sessions.
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Contract Writer
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Dec 2007 - Jan 2008
• Provided creative feedback on plot and script for unannounced AAA title. • Left amid company-wide layoffs; rehired two months later to take over lead writing responsibilities. • Provided creative feedback on plot and script for unannounced AAA title. • Left amid company-wide layoffs; rehired two months later to take over lead writing responsibilities.
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360KID
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contract Writer
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2008 - 2008
• Wrote 10 lesson modules for children’s educational game Aha! Science. • Praised for efficiency and high quality of work while adhering to pressing deadlines. • Wrote 10 lesson modules for children’s educational game Aha! Science. • Praised for efficiency and high quality of work while adhering to pressing deadlines.
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Aspyr Media
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United States
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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QA Tester
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Jul 2007 - Nov 2007
• Collaborated with QA and design teams on testing of The Sims: Castaway Stories and The Sims 2: Bon Voyage. • Worked overtime crunch hours to support production deadlines. • Collaborated with QA and design teams on testing of The Sims: Castaway Stories and The Sims 2: Bon Voyage. • Worked overtime crunch hours to support production deadlines.
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LexisNexis
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Coordinating Editor
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Aug 2006 - May 2007
• Managed high-profile legal editorial project, published biweekly under strict deadlines. • Trained new employees and wrote extensive process documentation. • Managed high-profile legal editorial project, published biweekly under strict deadlines. • Trained new employees and wrote extensive process documentation.
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Screenwriter, Script Supervisor
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2007 - 2007
• Sold production rights to short screenplay "Objects in Mirror." • Assisted on location as script supervisor during production of short films. • Sold production rights to short screenplay "Objects in Mirror." • Assisted on location as script supervisor during production of short films.
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Education
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2002 - 2006
James Madison University
BA, English, Film Studies
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