Ryan Tang

Professional Fantasy Author

San Francisco Bay Area

About

I am a self-published science fiction and fantasy author with over 20 published works. I specialize in the humorous fantasy, LitRPG, and young adult genres. Please contact if interested in collaborations or contract work. My list of published novels is available here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B086D3RTG5

Experience

  • Writer at Self-employed
    Dec 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

  • Marketer at RBC Wealth Management
    Sep 2017 - Oct 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Program Administrator at Illinois Department of Commerce
    Jun 2016 - Jun 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

    - Administered two state investment funds containing over $14 million in capital: the Invest Illinois Venture Fund and the Illinois Technology Enterprise Center Fund. - Estimated updated company values and developed financial models to project future earnings. - Presented biweekly portfolio management proposals to Department of Commerce directors. - Built relationships with 25 company executives to establish strong connections between the state and its investments. - Researched impact investment statistics including jobs created and economic growth for a State Treasury program report - Reviewed investment documents to ensure compliance with Department of Commerce guidelines - Audited over $55 million in state business development programs for compliance and efficiency.

  • Project Manager at GAMURS
    Mar 2016 - Mar 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

    - Identified high potential e-sports companies for acquisition and assisted in the merger process to ensure a smooth transition. Acquired sites include EsportsWikis, the Wikipedia of competitive gaming. - Managed websites including an open publishing platform and a content aggregation site for e-sports fans.

  • Communications and Strategy Intern at The University of Chicago Urban Education Institute
    Jan 2016 - Jun 2016 · 6 mos

    - Researched education stakeholders such as students and teachers by segmenting social media users and conducting personal interviews. Created marketing personas to summarize my findings and presented marketing recommendations to UEI department heads. - Conducted a social media audit of all accounts operated by the Urban Education Institute. Outlined social media best practices guidelines to improve inter-department communications synergy, ensure a consistent voice between all accounts, and streamline communication to education stakeholders.