C. Ryan McVinney

C. Ryan McVinney has a diverse and extensive work experience in the media and content production industry. C. Ryan began their career as the Director of Operations and Co-Founder at The Music Gym in 2006. From there, they worked as an Interactive Marketing Engineer at IF Marketing & Advertising and as a Television Producer at Channel Austin. In 2009, they became the Director of Digital Media at Site Scientist before joining Reindeer as a Senior Media Producer, where they managed digital content for Gwyneth Paltrow's "Goop.com" and Patrón Tequila.

In 2012, McVinney started working as a freelance video producer, editor, and director for clients such as Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, and PBS. C. Ryan also worked as a Video Producer, Videographer, and Editor at Road Scholar during this time, producing educational videos around the world.

From 2015 to 2017, McVinney held various roles at Pond5, an online media marketplace, including Creative Research Lead in Artist Relations and Video Curator/Producer. At Pond5, they collected sales data from media producers worldwide, identified trends in the industry, and helped grow the online video library.

In 2016, McVinney became the Director/Producer at Full Flip Films, a full-service video production company based in Manhattan. C. Ryan developed, produced, directed, and edited branded content for commercial clients, while also producing and distributing stock media assets to major marketplaces.

Most recently, McVinney has been working at Boats Group since 2019 as the Director of Content, North America. In this role, they oversee all North American content for Boat Trader, YachtWorld, and boats.com, which attract millions of unique visitors annually. C. Ryan develops content strategies backed by SEO insights, manages freelance writers and editors, and oversees social media channels for each brand.

C. Ryan McVinney has a diverse educational background. C. Ryan began their education journey in 1994 at Concord Carlisle High School, where they studied liberal arts until 1995. C. Ryan then transferred to Brookline High School and completed their high school degree in liberal arts in 1998.

After completing high school, McVinney pursued their passion for music and attended Berklee College of Music in 1998, earning a certificate in music performance. Following this, they decided to further their education in the field of filmmaking and media production. From 2001 to 2004, they attended The New England Institute of Art and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Production, specializing in film and media.

In 1999, McVinney briefly attended Harvard University to study philosophy, although no degree was obtained. Later, in 2010, they enhanced their skills in organizational leadership and development by obtaining an HBDI certification from the Herrmann International Institute.

Adding to their qualifications, McVinney completed an HBDI certification in organizational leadership and development in December 2011. However, specific information regarding the institution granting this certification is not provided.