Ryan Schreiner

Experience

1. Manager, Payroll & Team Operations

   Live Nation Entertainment

   Feb 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Manage payroll and team operations for a $3.1M+ labor budget, overseeing 90+ personnel across multiple live event activations.• Implement streamlined systems and processes to increase productivity and reduce administrative overhead, including optimizing Airtable for financial tracking and operations management.• Lead onboarding and training for internal teams and external collaborators, including developing templates and workflows for hiring temporary staff and independent contractors.• Act as primary liaison for business operations, troubleshooting accounting and operations challenges while ensuring timely financial reconciliation.• Oversee the College Associate Program, providing mentorship, structure, and growth opportunities for seasonal interns.• Collaborate with producers and senior leadership to manage event activations, from initial staffing and budgeting through on-site execution and post-event reconciliation.• Investigate and implement new technology solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs across the division.• Develop and enforce best practices for labor management, vendor coordination, and payroll reporting to maintain operational integrity across events.• Spearhead production staffing efforts for high-profile activations, including Casa Bacardi and other award-winning marketing programs.• Manage vendor payments and relationships, ensuring timely and accurate compensation for event partners, contractors, and suppliers.• Coordinate cross-functional teams to execute sponsorship activations in partnership with major brands like Coca-Cola, Bacardi, and Defender.• Continuously identify opportunities for growth and efficiency, driving innovation while maintaining a high standard of excellence in event operations.

Education

• Northeastern University

  Graduate Certification

  2020 — 2021

• Boston University

  BS/BA

  2009 — 2013