Communications Executive
Albany, New York Area
- Current
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- Director of Marketing and Communications at American Institute for Economic Research
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- Web Designer at Air & Earth, LLC
- Director of Communications at American Institute for Economic Research
- Marketing Assistant and Internet Project Intern at American Institute for Economic Research
- President at Syracuse University Division of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
- Intern at ABC/Disney Cable Networks Group Advanced Media and Emerging Technologies Division
- Education
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- State University of New York at Albany
- Syracuse University
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Ryan Goodenough’s Summary
Ryan is currently the Director of Marketing and Communications at the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) where he is using communication technology products and services to educate the public about important economic and personal finance issues. He is responsible for the principle strategy behind the direct mail campaign, management of the website, overseeing the public relations campaign, production of AIER's publications, and coordinating any other communications projects at the Institute.
Ryan previously worked at the Advanced Media and Emerging Technologies Division at ABC/Disney in Burbank, California, and holds Certificates in Direct Marketing and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) from the Direct Marketing Association (DMA).
Ryan graduated from the Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University with degrees in Television, Radio, and Film; Psychology; and Political Science. He received a master's degree in Public Affairs and Policy from Rockefeller College at the University at Albany. He originally hails from Bangor, Maine and currently lives in Rensselaer, NY.
Ryan Goodenough’s Specialties:
DVD creation, video production, advanced copywriting, website design, graphic design, print layout, audio editing, search engine optimization (SEO), direct marketing, database marketing.
Ryan Goodenough’s Experience
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Director of Marketing and Communications
American Institute for Economic Research
(Think Tanks industry)
December 2008 — Present (1 year )
Create and execute an annual marketing and communications plan, including direct mail campaigns, online marketing, public relations, and production of our flagship publications.
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Web Designer
Air & Earth, LLC
(Environmental Services industry)
February 2009 — June 2009 (5 months)
Created a website, www.airearthworks.com, for a start-up company that developed an alternative, environmentally-sound dredging method for immediate use in the Hudson River.
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Director of Communications
American Institute for Economic Research
(Media Production industry)
January 2008 — December 2008 (1 year )
Developed and executed a communications plan that included 6 million pieces of direct mail and launched a national public relations campaign.
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Marketing Assistant and Internet Project Intern
American Institute for Economic Research
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
May 2007 — December 2007 (8 months)
Created a new website for the organization, www.aier.org, tracked results from direct mail campaigns, and took advantage of social networking tools to help promote the organization and increase sales.
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President
Syracuse University Division of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
(Media Production industry)
2003 — 2006 (3 years )
Founded the first college division of NATAS. Worked with over 90 members, organizing video shoots, producing short clips for news organizations, and arranging several events to promote the student-run group.
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Intern
ABC/Disney Cable Networks Group Advanced Media and Emerging Technologies Division
(Entertainment industry)
May 2005 — August 2005 (4 months)
Worked on an Emmy Award-winning think tank, examining emerging technology trends and figuring out how current product lines could take advantage of them.
Ryan Goodenough’s Education
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State University of New York at Albany
MPP , Public Policy - Environmental Media , 2006 — 2008
- Activities and Societies:
- Pi Alpha Alpha, PASA, Graduate Assistantship
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Syracuse University
BA , Television Radio and Film, Psychology, Political Science , 2002 — 2006
- Activities and Societies:
- NATAS, U-100, ETS
Additional Information
Ryan Goodenough’s Websites:
Ryan Goodenough’s Groups:
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Syracuse University Alumni Network -
Disney -
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences -
Professional Public Service: MPA-MPP Degrees -
Newhouse Alumni Network -
Rockefeller College Alumni Group -
Albany, NY Professionals -
Direct Marketing Association "Official" -
DMA Nonprofit Federation -
Albany, NY Advertising/Marketing//PR Professionals
Ryan Goodenough’s Honors:
Gordon J. Alderman Prize: Excellence in Creative Broadcasting, 2006
Newhouse Scholar: One of top 15 students at Newhouse School, 2006
Dean's Service Award: For committing considerable time and energy to the Newhouse School, 2006
Ryan Goodenough’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- expertise requests
- reference requests
