Mike Ryan (Writer) Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Develop effective, efficient, and engaging proposals and reports• Interview StepStones youth and mentors to tell their stories and highlight the successes and needs of a vulnerable population• Research and identify funding prospects and actively seek out new sources of grant revenue, keeping abreast of changes in the funding environment to feed prospect pool• Maintain and manage a calendar of fundraising and reporting deadlines for foundation, corporate and government grants• Manage relationships and identify and communicate risks associated with proposals

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Published Works: • Hockey Now! (11th ed.) – published October 2022• Scorers Versus Goalies – October 2020• Hockey Now! (10th ed.) – October 2019• Football Stars – December 2018• Hockey Now! (9th ed.) – September 2017• Hockey Hall of Fame: Unstoppable – September 2016• Amazing Football – October 2016• Football Now! (4th ed.) – September 2015• Tennis' Greatest Stars – September 2014• Football Now! (3rd ed.) – September 2012

Speechwriter:• The Honourable David C. Onley, former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario• Jim Hankinson, former President and CEO of Ontario Power GenerationCopywriter:• Canadian Cancer Society• Aisling Discoveries Child and Family Centre• Catholic Children's Aid Society• News Minute Network• Renishaw• Audi• Lowe Roche• Ontario Power Generation• Bass Pro Shops• Stryker Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Non-fiction and ghostwriter, represented by literary agent Amy Moore-Benson

• Covered the Canadiens' beat with insight, opinion and analysis pieces• Uncovered lesser-known facts about your favourite NHL playershttps://thehockeywriters.com/author/mryan/

Toronto, On

• Principal writer and editor for a variety of print and electronic documents, including proposals and presentations for government, corporate and foundation audiences, prospective funders, and the general public• Researched and generated grant applications and reports, and customized business development materials, using socio-economic research, program statistics, and evaluation data• Advised managers and directors and collaborated with finance department on all aspects of the solicitation, proposal, stewardship, and reporting process to achieve best-in-class products and funding relationships• Collaborated with Indigenous Programs Support Manager in the preparation, delivery and reporting of Indigenous Summer Literacy Camps and The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario’s Indigenous Summer Reading Camps• Wrote letters on behalf of the President & CEO to Vice-Regals, Cabinet Ministers and corporate leaders to establish connections and patronage• Maintained meticulous records and ensured administrative follow-up action across various program development databases and tracking tools

• Writer and editor of website content and weekly newsletter, which kept members abreast of trends and issues in the television and advertising industries• Copywriter for TVB print and online advertising• Researched viewing and sales trends for executive reports and press releases• Analyzed demographics and market research data from sources that included Statistics Canada and DesRosiers

• Wrote, directed and produced segments of the Bessies, Canada’s annual television commercial awards show• Consulted with advertising agencies on creative aspects of the show

• Provided entertainment and information through the HMV A/V network• Hosted in-store events with musicians and actors

• Created and performed educational presentations about Multiple Sclerosis at schools throughout the Ottawa region• Organized Read-a-Thon registration and materials for each school

• Calculated music royalty shares for British artists, writers and producers• Acted as liaison for radio stations and music venues

B.A.A., Radio And Television Arts

Activities and Societies: Student Representative, RTA Council Graduated with Honours

B.A. (Honours), Drama And Philosophy; English

Activities and Societies: The Silhouette newspaper, CFMU radio, Drama Society