RYAN McABERY
Storytelling & Pitch Coach | Creative Leadership | PR Strategist
CONTACT
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.