RYAN McABERY

Storytelling & Pitch Coach | Creative Leadership | PR Strategist

CONTACT

503-880-7788

hello@campfiretales.org

campfiretales.org · modernterrain.com

Based in Portland, Or

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Founder, Campfire Tales | Portland, OR | 2025–Present

    Created and now directs a thriving live storytelling community Campfiretales and leads a workshop series, teaching storytelling for small businesses and speakers.

  • Emerging Arts Director, Art in the Pearl – Portland, OR | 2024–Present

    Mentors and coaches over 50 new artists annually in high-impact booth design, sales strategy, pricing, and professional presentation.

  • PR Director, Art in the Pearl – Portland, OR | 2022–2025

    Executed comprehensive PR strategy and media outreach elevating annual festival visibility and attendance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

Narrative development and delivery, Inclusive Communication, PR & Marketing Strategy, Community Development, Artist Mentorship & Business Scaling, Small Business Strategy

  • Owner, Modern Terrain Fine Art | 2016–Present

    Artist & designer behind the nationally recognized fine art business Modernterrain ; consistently exhibits at top-tier juried shows nationwide.

  • Workshop Instructor – Etsy HQ, PNCA, Etsy Rain | 2008–2010

    Taught workshops and coached individuals on branding, marketing, and sales optimization to hundreds of artists and Etsy sellers.