ryan professionally |
| PROFILE |
| I bring enthusiasm and dedication to all that I do, and inject high-quality creativity into the handling of all tasks and challenges. I believe that high-caliber messaging and imaging is paramount to the success of any organization, as it is often the first impression of prospective consumers and applicants; I believe that this quality presentation inspires quality implementation. |
| EXPERIENCE |
| Recruiter / Program Director | Chicago Youth Centers |
| • Created Marketing Campaign for the Chicago Youth Centers – Camp Rosenthal, from conception to design and printer identification. The campaign consisted of branded and consistent flyers, posters and banners. • Created extremely popular e-newsletter 'Exit 30' to increase staff cohesion and board member engagement in pre- and post-camp season. • Assigned to 'Social Media Task Force.' • Created Facebook Page CYC-Camp Rosenthal, averaging over 500 views per week. • Assigned to 'Donor Cultivation & Recognition Task Force.' • Wrote press release that was included in the April 2009 Chicago Wilderness - 'No Child Left Inside' e-newsletter. • Interviewed, hired and managed a season staff of 45 college-aged camp counselors. • Created Daily Schedule followed by 170 Campers to ensure that all campers had the opportunity to participate in all program activities. • Developed rigorous staff training focused on team building and leadership development. |
| District Executive | Chicago Area Council, BSA |
| • Worked closely with large volunteer base to ensure quality program on all levels. • Created event budgets and worked with volunteer leadership to manage event finances. • Lead the charge to successfully reach Leadership and Family goals in Friends of Scouting fundraising campaign for the first time in over 5 years. |
| EDUCATION |
| Columbia College Chicago, 2006 |
| B.A., Marketing Communication |
| Lewis & Clark Community College, 2004 |
| A.S., Radio Broadcasting |
| SKILLS |
| My diverse background has led me to develop a number of unique skills across many disciplines. I am highly skilled in developing useful and attractive presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, as well as Apple Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. I am knowledgeable in graphic and web design using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver as well their Open-Source counterparts Gimp, Inkscape and Kompozer. I have experience in audio editing using SAW Plus 32, ProTools and Garageband, and have a general ability to quickly learn new technology. I am experienced and strongly believe in ensuring topnotch Customer Service. |
