Lian Ryan

Enthusiastic graduate based in London adept at managing diverse operational tasks across creative preparation and production, with experience in the creative, care, financial, and hospitality sectors. Demonstrates expertise in multi-material fabrication, clear communication and organisation. Self-driven and passionate about collaborative projects and delivering exceptional outcomes with a commitment to continual learning and professional development.

Clerical Officer at Public Service Credit Union (2024-01 – 2025-09)

• Issued withdrawals, cheques and loans, managed anti-money-laundering (AML) records and set up fixed-term deposit accounts with highest standard of accuracy
• Handled money, post and confidential information with the utmost discretion and attention to detail
• Organised and prioritised time and tasks efficiently, setting record breaking number of memberships in one month, whilst following strict due diligence
• Recorded and filed AML following merger and updates to the Central Bank of Ireland’s compliance regulations, screened and reported politically exposed persons (PEPs) and ensured clear, up-to-date member documentation

Studio Assistant at Phenomenon Art Studios and Gallery (2022-10 – 2023-07)

• Assisted sculptor and performance artist with production of works, worked with metal and heavy machinery in busy sculpture workshop and oversaw upkeep of the studio to ensure production spaces ran smoothly and efficiently
• Supported with event production, curation and coordination of transport and materials, painted gallery walls in preparation for exhibitions and performance, liaised with external partners to arrange supplies and beverages
• Constructed studio walls and doors with utmost precision and accuracy to ensure safe and comfortable environment
• Handled fragile artworks and practiced safe installation, coordinated the use of dangerous tools and heavy machinery within a small team of artists
• Documented, archived and managed day-to-day tasks and schedules, to ensure efficient timeliness

Care Assistant at Social Care Alba (2019-09 – 2021-12)

• Provided basic to essential care to elderly and disabled service users including mobility support, personal hygiene assistance and support with daily living tasks, whilst promoting independence
• Administered medication accurately, monitored and recorded general health and wellbeing
• Communicated with service users, family members and colleagues in a warm, friendly manner whilst demonstrating strict time-management to ensure reliable and consistent care

Gallery Assistant at Royal Hibernian Academy (2019-05 – 2019-08)

• Executed Front of House duties, welcomed and informed visitors about exhibitions and works on display, offered programs and directions, answered and redirected phone calls and emails, sold merchandise and accurately managed files and records
• Opened and closed the venue, recorded number of visitors per day and turned on an off technical AV works to ensure highest standard of exhibition quality
• Invigilated and monitored cleanliness of the galleries, ensuring no damage or obstruction to works on display

Freelance Artist and Art Director at Various locations (2016 – Present)

concurrent with employment & MA

• Collaborated with artists, curators and grassroots organisations to produce exhibitions, film festivals and radio broadcasts, exhibited across the UK, Iceland, Germany and Spain, screened in the UK, Korea, and Switzerland
• Worked closely with writers and directors in 2025 to visualise mood, storyboard, cinematography, set design, props and locations. Operated cameras and tripods, adjusted exposures, communicated compositions, framing and altered perspectives for optimal emotional effects

Artist in Residence at Mirror of Creation (2023-07 – 2023-11)

recipient of Berliner Projektfonds Kulturelle Bildung bursary

• Participated in workshops, networking events, open studios and a final exhibition for programme designed to support young marginalised artists, to support with funding, early career practices and confidence in the industry
• Produced series of artworks inspired by collaborations and conversations facilitated by the various workshops
• Delivered a final group exhibition, managing all aspects of installation and transportation of works

Public Relations Officer at Edinburgh University Kickboxing Club (2020-09 – 2022-05)

• Worked within a small committee to organise and publicise events and tournaments
• Created content for social channels, website and newsletter and produced promotional material including videos and posters displayed in student union

Hospitality at Various locations (2018 – 2026)

• Part-time cook and counter staff at Farm House Kebab at Marketplace Foodhall, London, UK from September 2025
• Freelance event staff with The Smart People, events management agency based in London, UK, from September 2025
• Bar staff at Lemmy and Sushi Social, Reykjavík, Iceland from Oct 2022 to July 2023
• Steward at Reykjavík Feminist Horror Film Festival, Reykjavík Iceland in January 2023
• Box Office at Monkey Barrel Comedy Club, Edinburgh, during Fringe Festival, August 2022
• Barista at St Giles Cafe and Bar, Edinburgh, UK from January to July 2022
• Barista, waitress and bar staff at the Schooner Bar and Lounge at the Marine Hotel, Dublin, Ireland from May to August 2019

MA in Contemporary Art Practice – Royal College of Art (2025 – 2026)

BA (Hons) in Painting – University of Edinburgh (Edinburgh College of Art) (2018 – 2022)