Ryan Welsh

About

With a robust background in entrepreneurship and creative direction, I hold a Master of Business in Entrepreneurship and Business Leadership from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Digital Media from California Baptist University. Currently, I serve as the Marketing Creative Director at 7 Daze, where I lead a multidisciplinary B2B remote team focused on brand education and strategic growth. Previously, I founded Greyscale Co., overseeing over 300 photography productions for major brands like Nike and Red Bull. My experience extends to academia as a former Professor of Photography at California Baptist University, where I developed award-winning curricula. As a Sr. Account Executive at Grand Canyon University, I managed a CRM database with over 400 accounts annually, generating $4 million in enrollment sales. My career began with founding Ryan Scott Welsh, LLC, specializing in international wedding and commercial photography.

Experience

• Marketing Creative Director · 7 Daze07-01-2022

  I function in a multi-faceted role covering Marketing, Creative, and Sales primarily, but also assist in internal operations. I developed, launched, and oversee a multidisciplinary B2B remote team that focuses on brand education, lead acquisition, sales, and customer support in strategic growth regions. Responsible for training, development, and staffing of a competent creative and marketing department. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement vendor programs and promotions.

• Founder // Creative Director · Greyscale Co.04-01-2014 – 11-01-2022

  Overseen 300+ on-location and studio photography productions from concept to staffing, to production, to edit and delivery. Provided photography, videography, and/or graphic design projects for brands such as BHLDN, the Knot, Nike, Reebok, Red Bull, Instagram, Krochet Kids INTL., California Baptist University, Ruhnau Clarke Architects, and Creative Minds Agency. Managed a roster of 20+ crew members for jobs and productions. Managed influencer marketing channels.

• Sr. Account Executive · Grand Canyon University12-01-2017 – 06-01-2021

  Managed CRM database with 400+ different accounts/year, dozens of B2B partnerships, and adhered to fast-paced contact strategies including cold calling, prospecting, and referral generation. Generated $4m+ in annual enrollment sales. Completed internal Management Training Program and was responsible for new employee field training, department training courses on successful marketing strategies, and automation software implementation and training.

• Founder // Creative Director · Ryan Scott Welsh, LLC05-01-2011 – 01-01-2020

  International Wedding and Commercial Photographer with experience also in Fashion photography, Product photography, Travel Photography, Graphic Design, and web design. Developed business plan and led implementation. Responsible for the entire customer process from lead generation to the delivered final product. Managed company budget, books, and legal documentation.

• Professor of Photography · California Baptist University01-01-2016 – 09-01-2017

  Development of educational and applicable curriculum. Course design for new course curriculums. Managed student projects and served as a Creative Director to assist in them being able to deliver award receiving projects. Taught on subjects such as photography, graphic design, branding, marketing, business strategy development, business and personal finance, business structure, portfolio curation, conceptualization, post-production, and other relevant topics.

Education

• Grand Canyon UniversityMaster of Business, Entrepreneurship and Business Leadership
• California Baptist UniversityBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design and Digital Media

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