J. Ryan Helsel Email & Phone Number

Durham, North Carolina, United States

• Lead Duke University Press’s Journals and Collections presence at 80+ academic conferences annually, managing all logistics, budgeting, and exhibit design. Develop and execute publicity and social media marketing.
• Design and produce promotional materials, including ads, flyers, postcards, and giveaway items using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Collaborate with global editorial offices to enhance publicity, author press releases and media pitches.
• Manage social media campaigns engaging 80,000+ followers and create blog content featuring journal highlights and industry insights.
• Coordinate with marketing, production, sales, and finance teams to implement effective, budget-conscious marketing plans.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Duke University Press

Durham, North Carolina

Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is a program of the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University.

Durham, North Carolina

• Designed and led dynamic educational programs, engaging over 10,000 students, teachers, and families annually at the Nasher, in area schools, and in Triangle community.
• Developed and managed K-12 tours and classroom programs, aligning them with curriculum standards and creating engaging materials for students and educators.
• Organized teacher workshops and advisory councils, offering hundreds of educators access to artists, curators, and professional development tied to exhibitions.
• Coordinated and hosted 30+ Free Family Programs yearly, including high-traffic events like Family Days (500+ attendees each), bilingual storytime, and seasonal art-making activities.
• Led bi-annual Portfolio Days, connecting high school students with opportunities in university visual arts programs.
• Secured funding for educational initiatives in collaboration with the development team.

Durham, NC

• Led all marketing, public relations, and educational initiatives for the annual Full Frame Documentary Film Festival and year-round events. Managed all aspects of Full Frame’s Educational Programs including School of.
• Developed and executed comprehensive marketing and advertising strategies across multiple platforms, including print, digital, radio, television, social media, and email.
• Designed, produced, and managed printed and digital materials, overseeing the production process.
• Managed Festival merchandising and concessions, from design to vendor coordination, promotion, and sales.
• Created promotional materials and sponsorship deliverables for development and fundraising efforts.
• Directed media relations, distributing Festival updates to 1,300+ press outlets and attendees globally.

Reported to the Director of Production and contributed to the planning and execution of the logistical aspects of the annual festival. Facilitated the design and creation of all visual elements of festival messaging

W. G. Pearson Elementary School - Durham, NC

Assisted in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the full range of instructional programs for a 1st grade classroom.

Durham, NC

Managed team of professionals in reclassification of a large university library collection.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Remote position conducting phase one historical property research

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Research and documentation in support of museum curatorial department. Assisted registrar with art handling, inspection, and documentation. Exhibition installation including lighting and photographing completed installations.