Hi, I’m Ryan Stelly.

I strive to create with attention to detail that leaves an impression.  I apply my love of culture, architecture, film, and nature to my work. If you immerse yourself in the things that you love, it’ll guide you to a good place.

My Experience

Graphic Designer, University of Dayton Research Institute | Dayton, OH | July 2021 - Current

I design a variety of projects for clients and internally for UDRI. I provide graphic support to our course developers by taking photographs, video, or creating illustrations as needed for training course content. I edit and organize photos and videos, and then insert the media into the courses. I coordinate with course developers and the group leaders to discuss what content is needed and to maintain deadlines. I also help to capture employee headshots in our studio.

Graphic Designer, Champion Graphic Communications | Baton Rouge, LA | August 2016 - July 2021.

I created a variety of design projects for clients, such as books, forms, brochures, stationery, direct mail, promotional items, large format and custom signage, etc. I was in charge of project management - I tracked progress throughout the production process in order to meet deadlines and quality standards. I also distributed tasks to my department to balance our workflow. I communicated with the sales team and clients to meet project needs throughout the duration of a project. I interviewed and hired designers for my department with the approval of my manager. I personally established an online workflow for our company to improve upon organization and efficiency. I helped to handle incoming orders and provided customer service. I coordinated with other vendors as needed. I updated our e-commerce website for each client’s warehouse catalog as needed.

Videographer and Editor, Randy Diddly Studios | Lafayette, LA | April 2012-November 2016

I filmed weddings using a Canon 70D. I edited weddings using Adobe Premier and created DVDs using Adobe Encore. I exported and uploaded videos to the company website. I communicated with clients or my manager to discuss their needs prior to each event. I’ve filmed miscellaneous events such as company parties, fashion shows, rehearsal dinners, industry safety videos, etc.

Junior Designer, Potenza Creative | Lafayette, LA | August 2014-November 2014

I created ads and other designs for clients. I edited designers’ work for client approval. I communicated with the public relations department for the clients’ needs for each project. I photographed promotional events and fundraisers. I assisted with promotional videography.

Intern, Potenza Creative | Lafayette, LA | June 2014-August 2014

I edited designers’ work for client approval. I communicated with the public relations department for the clients’ needs. I assisted with some promotional videography. I collaborated with other interns to create a flyer to recruit new interns.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, concentrating on Graphic Design | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | August 2009-May 2016

Achievements

Gold AAAward in Integrated Brand Identity Campaign Category, 2016.

Judges’ Choice AAAward in Integrated Brand Identity Campaign Category, 2016.

Gold ADDY award in Editorial Spreads Category, 2015.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premier, Encore, Acrobat (CC)

Wordpress, Squarespace

Articulate 360

Basecamp, Bitrix, Trello, Microsoft Office

Working with and managing a team of graphics designers

Establishing professional relationships through networking

Researching to best convey ideas through imagery and text to meet a client’s specific needs

Solving problems by any means available in a timely manner

Interests

Cooking

Architecture and interior design

Watching soccer

Making art with my daughters

Running, Barre

Traveling

Learning and trying new things