Lisa Ryan

Teaching experience

• Associate dean, School of Film and Acting, Summer 2025–present
  Chair, production design, September 2023–Spring 2025
  Professor of production design, September 2019–Spring 2025
  Graduate coordinator, 2020–23, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
  Create engaging learning experiences for students to form an industry-revered curriculum in entertainment arts. Share expertise and professional knowledge as an integral part of a collaborative team of faculty through production projects that mirror professional practices. Support graduate students on their journey to complete the M.A. and M.F.A. programs in production design. Connect students with industry leaders for internships and employment. Engage with prospective students to provide a lens for the SCAD experience.

Professional experience

• Production design professional, 2016–present, Savannah/Atlanta, GA
  Design and execute physical environments for storytelling in film and television features, series, and commercials. Working with art department colleagues, manage day-to-day design functions and execution of design strategies. Draft sets and support the construction process. Fabricate and procure set dressing and props. Manage budget.

• Founder/creative director, 2007–present, Sync Digital Media, Savannah, GA
  Boutique creative design agency specializing in set, props, and graphic design services for film and commercial clients, as well as website design services for small business clients.

• Marketing manager, 2015–16, CO Restaurant Group, Savannah, GA
  Successfully managed marketing and creative services for a five-location restaurant group including print, digital, and environmental design media. Provided event management and product photography.

• Digital communications specialist, 2014–15, Motley Rice Law Firm, Charleston, SC
  Project manager for large-scale website development in Drupal CMS. Managed social media, search engine marketing, and search engine optimization. Developed measurement and analysis tools for SEM performance.

• Director, 2013, Academic Summer Camp Program, Murray LaSaine Elementary School, Charleston, SC
  Developed and managed the implementation of daily lesson plans for K–3rd grade students, including the coordination of supporting materials for effective classroom delivery. Led summer camp activities, taught required lessons, and coordinated field trips. Directed staff of two teachers and three counselors.

• Program coordinator/associate instructor, 2012, Morningside Middle School, Charleston, SC
  Implemented English language development program for eighth grade students. Provided individualized coaching and support as needed in preparation for PAC testing.

• Marketing manager, 2004–07, Amazon.com, On Demand Publishing, Charleston, SC
  Planned and executed branding and positioning for on-demand publishing services with an operating budget of $1 million and staff of six. Provided digital marketing and creative services. Designed immersive tradeshow environments. Managed annual domestic tradeshows in seven states and international tradeshows in the UK and Germany.