A Native American Arts & Entertainment Company

A Native American Arts and Entertainment CompanyTijer Lily Co is a dynamic Native American Arts and Entertainment Company owned and operated by Tara J. Ryan, a Chickasaw/Choctaw entrepreneur with nineteen years of experience specializing in these areas and dedicated to innovative, cutting edge strategies with a positive, respectful approach to the business.Services include:* Casting* Producing – from Executive Producing to Production Consultation* Marketing (Public Relations, Promotions, Marketing Research and Distribution)* Media Coordination* Writing, Research and Business Development* Weapons and Props Clients Include:* Producers and Production Companies* Advertising Agencies* Filmmakers* Writers* Festivals and Special Events* Venues* Native/Indigenous Organizations* Native/Indigenous Sports Teams – including the Iroquois Lacrosse Program run by some of the same administrators and coaches from the famous Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team

Executive ProducerWhile at NATV, I directed and spearheaded all content from entertainment to news and culture. These included anti-mascot and cultural exploitation, to coverage of great positive cultural strides being made by the Native American and Indigenous peoples in all areas such as entertainment, sports (including the world famous Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse Team) to politics relating to Native Americans and coverage of special events, such as the Longest Walk 2. History making strides were also achieved during that time by covering two Presidential Inaugurations for the first time ever by a Native American news organization with a presence on the official parade route and at official Inaugural balls and events. Native American Television was one of only two cameras in the room (the other being CNN) at the newly formed White House Tribal Nations Conferences.In addition, I personally researched, analyzed, sought and communicated with all channels and potential channels of distribution for NATV’s content.Public Affairs OfficerRe-branded the entire organization, from logo, colors, organizational website design and focus, running and creating all marketing campaigns and PSA's for the organization, created, carefully selected, and ran the social media for NATV, analytics on most effective use of resources for the entire organization and protection and research of Native American Television's public image and interaction with all its followers, colleagues, viewers, funders, potential funders and media partners.In total, I served as the overall second in command at Native American Television for over six years.

The first ever Native American news magazine program that I co-produced through Tijer Lily Co. The show included guests such as Wes Studi and change makers in and for Indigenous education and culture.First ever coverage by a Native American production crew and host for the First Americans in the Arts (FAITA's) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, and many more interviews with some of our community's best. Distribution included the West Coast of the United States. Provided extensive host coaching, secured wardrobe from all sources including Joanne Shenandoah's daughter who provided clothing and jewelry for portions of the program.Selected and worked with a Native American Addy award winning team to create original music and graphics for the show, and all other show needs.

Marketing Representative for Trinity Repertory Company's Summer Shakespeare Program.