Ryan McAleenan
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dynamic music industry professional with a proven track record in tour management, artist development, and creative content production. Expertise includes overseeing domestic and international tours, managing impactful release campaigns, and crafting high-quality visual content that enhances artist brands. Actively engaged during live performances with responsibilities such as being a guitar tech, capturing label-approved photo and video content, and coordinating stage changeovers with local stagehands and the stage manager.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tour Manager
McCoy Moore - EVERYBODY WANTS MOORE
Nashville, TN
12.2025 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for multiple tours, ensuring timely transportation and accommodation arrangements.
- Developed and managed tour itineraries, enhancing overall efficiency and artist satisfaction.
- Collaborated with local venues to secure bookings and negotiate contracts effectively.
- Implemented systems for tracking expenses and managing budgets, improving financial oversight.
- Established communication protocols among crew members, fostering collaboration on-site during events.
- Implemented contingency plans during unforeseen events or emergencies to minimize disruptions to the overall tour experience.
- Coordinated accommodations for crew and tour transportation between destinations.
- Managed timekeeping and payroll delivery for 12 tour workers.
- Optimized scheduling of activities based on group dynamics which enhanced overall travel experience.
- Guided groups of up to 25 people on scheduled tours.
Tour Manager
Tyler Rich
Nashville, TN
06.2022 - 12.2025
- Coordinated 100+ shows across North America and Europe, ensuring on-time execution and seamless performances. Negotiated with venues, vendors, and promoters to reduce costs while enhancing artist experience. Managed budgets, reconciling settlements with 100% accuracy. Resolved on-site issues discreetly, maintaining artist/band comfort.
Day-to-Day Manager
Tyler Rich
Nashville
06.2023 - 12.2025
- Spearheaded rollout of multiple single releases, collaborating with label and digital teams to drive streaming growth to 500,000+ global streams. Oversaw press, media, and social campaigns that increased engagement across TikTok and Instagram. Streamlined scheduling and communication between artist, management, and label, ensuring on-time deliverables. Coordinated rehearsals, recording sessions, and promotional activities to maximize artist availability.
Touring Photographer/Videographer
Tyler Rich
Nashville
06.2022 - 12.2025
- Produced photo/video content featured in major press outlets, DSPs (Spotify, Apple Music), and campaigns reaching millions of fans. Delivered professional-grade images within tight deadlines for immediate tour and promotional use. Developed cohesive visual storytelling that strengthened artist branding and fan connection.
Education
Associate of Arts - Digital Communications And Media
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05-2021
Skills
- Tour Management & Logistics
- Artist Development & Relations
- Live Event Production
- Photography & Visual Storytelling
- Budgeting & Settlements
- Social Media Campaigns
- Crisis & Team Management
- Client relations
- Route planning
- Effective problem solving
- Entertainment coordination
- Tour promotion
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- Part 107 Drone Pilot License
Timeline
Tour Manager
McCoy Moore - EVERYBODY WANTS MOORE
12.2025 - Current
Day-to-Day Manager
Tyler Rich
06.2023 - 12.2025
Tour Manager
Tyler Rich
06.2022 - 12.2025
Touring Photographer/Videographer
Tyler Rich
06.2022 - 12.2025
Associate of Arts - Digital Communications And Media
Missouri State University
COLLEGE ATHLETE
Didn't play division 1 college basketball for two years at Missouri State University, but was a great bench warmer.