Professional experience

Selected professional experience

Ryan’s work spans enterprise technology marketing, large-scale consumer brand campaigns, and strategic consulting engagements.

Quixotry LLC — Founder & Principal Marketing Consultant

2020 – Present | Houston, TX

Lead brand strategy, positioning, and integrated marketing planning for emerging businesses and growth-stage organizations across energy, technology, and professional services sectors.

NRG Energy — Senior Brand Advertising Manager / Senior Marketing Manager / Marketing Manager

2012 – 2025 | Houston, TX

Led integrated marketing campaigns across multiple retail energy brands, including Direct Energy, Cirro Energy, and Discount Power, managing multimillion-dollar media programs spanning broadcast television, digital advertising, and social media while directing external creative and media agencies.

  • Supported product launches, regional market expansion, and customer acquisition campaigns across Texas markets.
  • Developed positioning, messaging, media strategy, and campaign execution across both B2C and B2B audiences.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership and cross-functional partners to align marketing with business objectives.

IDEA Interactive — Account Executive

2009 – 2012 | Houston, TX

Delivered enterprise marketing and sales-enablement initiatives for technology clients, including HP, HPE, Mustang Engineering, and Cooper Industries, overseeing interactive product demos, microsites, SharePoint portal customization, and video content supporting product launches and trade-show marketing.

Consolidated Graphics — Regional Sales Director | Sales Account Executive | Project Manager

2002 – 2009 | Houston, TX

Managed complex marketing and print production initiatives for enterprise clients, coordinating project delivery, production logistics, and client relationships across large-scale corporate communications programs.