Ryan Yamaguchi

Themed Entertainment Student at the University of Southern California

2130 Plaza Del Amo Unit 147, Torrance, CA 90501
ryanlyamaguchi@gmail.com
(424) 305-9280

Education

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA August 2023 - (Expected) May 2027
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Themed Entertainment
Minors in Designing for Digital Experiences and Psychology
GPA: 3.72
External Vice President of Nikkei Student Union



Bishop Montgomery High School, Torrance, CA August 2019 - May 2023
GPA: 4.44
Varsity Basketball
Secretary of Asian Pacific Islander Student Association
Vice President of Asian Pacific Islander Student Association
Boys State Nominee
Kairos Senior Retreat Leader

Experience

Theatrical Assistant, Trojan Event Services October 2024 - Present
  • Assist in the production of theatrical events on campus
  • Work with the production team to ensure the event runs smoothly
  • Collaborated closely with stage managers and theater technicians, gaining hands-on experience in show management and execution.



Creative Assistant/Stagehand, Mini Golf Project August 2024 - Expected (May 2025)
  • Helped design a non-linear 9-hole immersive mini golf course, emphasizing puzzle-solving in a world inspired by an enchanted garden inhabited by fairies
  • Directing the design and production of a set of labyrinth-themed tabletop maze holes, utilizing a tilting mechanism to encourage teamwork and engagement from the players.
  • Creating an experience that balances playability, audience engagement through teamwork and problem solving, and storytelling, appealing to diverse audiences.


Summer Camp Counselor, Rolling Hills Country Day School June 2024 - August 2024
  • Led and supervised a group of 14 2nd-3rd graders during various camp activities.
  • Communicated effectively with parents and fellow camp staff, managing the needs of the campers for smoother camp operations



Faith Based Camp Counselor, National Japanese American United Methodist Caucus
March 2024 - June 2024
  • Led and oversaw 30 middle school campers through various activities to help them grow in their faith
  • Fostered a safe, faith-centered environment for campers and fellow staff


Skills

Creative
  • Concept Development

  • Design Conceptualization

  • Themed Entertainment

    • Taking classes such as Survey to Themed Entertainment, Themed Concept Development, and Themed Entertainment Design, deeping my skills and knowledge of the field
    • Model Making
    • Organizational Skills
 Technical
  • Solidworks CAD Design Associate

    • Took a class that showed me the basics of Solidworks and how to create CAD models, all while prepping me for the Certification exam

  • Event Management, Planning, and Production

    • Working under Stage Managers and Producers at Trojan Event Services and my Themed Entertainment projects to learn the production process

  • Maya

  • Python

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Blender

Soft Skills
  • Teamwork

  • Leadership

  • Time Management

  • Communication