About Me

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Hello, I’m Ryan

I am a social media and sports graphic designer from Long Island, New York. I have my bachelor’s degree in Graphic and Interactive Design from Quinnipiac University, with minors in Social Media Strategy and Advertising/PR. I’m continuing my education in Quinnipiac’s Digital Content Creation and Strategy master’s program, starting this summer.

Here at Quinnipiac, I am a member of the Quinnipiac Bobcats Sports Network, as the Lead Designer of the organization’s magazine. The Magazine Department has produced seven magazines in the past four semesters. In addition, in the fall of 2025, I was a member of The Agency, Quinnipiac’s student-run agency on campus. My role at The Agency was the Co-Vice-President of Graphic Design, where I led the graphic design team in working with four clients that semester.

Outside of Quinnipiac, I am the graphic designer and social media manager for the Oklahoma Warriors (of the North American Hockey League) and the Long Beach Sharks (of the North American Three Hockey League). I have worked for these junior hockey teams for two and four years, respectively. In these roles, I am responsible for designing and creating all print and digital graphics, including but not limited to social media, website, and in-rink collateral.

I am highly proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Creative Cloud) as well as the Microsoft Office programs. Through these roles, I have developed nearly five years of experience across graphic design, social media, and advertising, with a strong focus on sports branding and digital storytelling.

Oklahoma Warriors | May 2024–Present

Social Media Manager and Graphic Designer

  • Sole designer for all digital/print output: gameday, in-game, player features, apparel, and large-format assets

  • Partner on a 2-person social team to drive engagement and audience growth

  • Produce high-volume content under tight deadlines while maintaining brand consistency

Long Beach Sharks | Sept 2022–Present

Social Media Manager and Graphic Designer

  • Lead visual and social design across junior and youth programs

  • Build scalable brand systems and gameday campaign graphics

  • Balance real-time publishing with consistent visual storytelling

Quinnipiac Recreation & Wellness Center | Aug 2024–Present

Graphic Designer

  • Designed all social media, digital, and print graphics

  • Created content for the Fitness Center, Outdoors, Club Sports, Intramural Sports, and Wellness

  • Built and maintained a cohesive social media design system

  • Designed for Instagram, digital screens, printed materials, and in-app banners

The Agency at Quinnipiac | Fall 2025

Co-Vice President of Graphic Design

  • Led design within award-winning, student-run agency; collaborated across social, content, and video

  • Ensured quality, consistency, and execution across client deliverables

Quinnipiac Bobcats Sports Network | Aug 2024–May 2026

Lead Designer

  • Direct layout and visual systems for sports magazine; maintain editorial consistency

The Little Gym | Jul 2019–Jan 2022

Digital Marketing Specialist & Instructor

  • Created digital marketing images for social media advertising.

  • Instructed gymnastics classes for preschool-aged children, teaching motor skills and building confidence.

  • Led camps and birthday parties for children ages 3-10 years old.

Get in Contact

Book a free design consultation — a chance to talk through your creative needs and get a feel for how I approach design. Whether you need help refining your brand, creating content, or building something from scratch, I’d love to hear what you have in mind.