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Ryan Longnecker is a seasoned creative professional with 20+ years of experience in photography, graphic design, and digital media. He has innovated brand creative solutions, partnered with major brands, and mentored individuals worldwide. With a Master of Theology and Bachelor of Arts degree, he has a strong foundation in storytelling and visual arts. As a Creative Director, Photographer, and Director of Spiritual Development, he has led teams, developed multimedia content, and executed creative projects globally. Ryan is also a skilled graphic designer, photographer, and social media manager, with expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, and image editing.

Credentials

  • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
    Google
    Mar, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) (with Honors)
    IBM
    Mar, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • Social Media Marketing
    Meta
    Mar, 2024
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • Creative Director, Photographer
      • Aug 2008 - Present
      • Worldwide

      Innovated brand of broad creative solutions, from photo, video, graphic arts, drone production, education, logo/graphic design, and copywriting. Partnering with 50+ major brand campaigns, with 40+ publications Online and print.• Represented US at Global Influencer Summit 2020 in Switzerland.• Mentor groups & individuals in conferences, workshops, & expos online and worldwide on creative project management, photography, software and editing, brand/business development, & color theory.• Directed creative retreats in Portugal, Iceland, New York, California, online• Print & Digital design collateral.• Contract, Licensing, SOW, Style Sheet, & Brand Kit development.• Provided multimedia for Princess Cruises Mexico Cruise destination.• Selected for curated collection in Adobe Skies Project / Photoshop.• Initiated, coordinated, fascilitated, & executed CA DMO VisitMammoth/Mono County/Bishop Fall Colors media tour."#creativedirector, #graphicdesign, #photographer, #pwd, #UXDesign

    • Social Media Manager
      • Apr 2020 - Present

      Generating consistent and unique branded content through a combination of photography, videography, and graphic design. Distributed using analytic-based social media strategies to grow our audience and engagement by 300% since 2020.

    • Director of Spiritual Development, & Graphic Design
      • Jan 2020 - Sep 2023

      Primarily responsible for staff and volunteer development, weekly teaching series', budget, community care, web/app/graphic design, & vision setting.• Initiated community outreach & care for 100+ members during '20 lockdown.• Developed & deployed mobile multi-team streaming solution in one week.• Managed all website & mobile app design, UX, Print & Digital Collateral.• Directly trained & oversaw teaching teams and A/V tech teams consisting of15-20 volunteers & staff leadership coaching.• Collaborated with mutual executive leadership on difficult decision making,including budget cuts, conflict resolution, & reporting to the board.

    • Director Of Marketing And Advertising
      • Jun 2016 - Sep 2023

      Stories, Branding, Marketing, and Teaching.

    • Director of College Ministry
      • Aug 2010 - Jun 2016

  • Equals D Photography
    • Greater Los Angeles Area
    • Co-Founder
      • 2008 - Jan 2016
      • Greater Los Angeles Area

      Wedding and Engagment photography and videography

Education

  • 2009 - 2014
    Fuller Theological Seminary
    Master of Theology, Biblical Studies & Narrative Theology
  • 2006 - 2008
    Vanguard University of Southern California
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music

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