Management Project
Resume:
Tempe, AZ *****
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Amanda N. Ryan
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Career To utilize and grow my natural proclivities for developing and implementing
Focus: innovative solutions that resolve points of contention within and/or between various
public and private actors by identifying, through public policy and financial/market
research and analysis, and advancing collective objectives while mitigating losses.
Towards this end, I will earn my J.D. and move forward with my career as a litigator,
legal scholar, and judge.
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Experience
• Experienced in public policy/financial/market data collection/analysis,
Summary:
quantitative/qualitative research methods, applied statistics, database
development/management, and the synthesis of sophisticated and/or protected
information according to organizational objectives/requirements.
• Adept in multi-constituent/multi-partisan government relations, public
affairs, executive-level corporate liaison, partnership building, strategic
business planning, event planning/execution, program/project management,
regulatory compliance oversight, and lead generation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills: proficient in an array of
writing styles, including public policy reviews, law reviews, issue/case briefs,
literature reviews, funding/project proposals, scholarly and professional
reports, talking points, opinion editorials, newsletters, and formal
organizational communiqué; confident public speaker; born negotiator.
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• Results-driven, internally motivated, enterprising, diligent, adaptable,
Education:
organized, approachable, and software-savvy professional.
B.A.: Public Policy (Concentration in Urban Studies) 09/2004 – 06/2008
Minor: Public Law and Political Theory
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DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Professional
Accomplishments: Graduated Summa Cum Laude; 4.00 GPA; #1 Class Rank
Experience:
Investment Assistant: 08/2008 – 04/2010
Science and Technology (S&T), Research and Development (R&D), and Innovation
Consulate General of Canada, Chicago, IL
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT), Canada
• Identified, researched, analyzed, and delivered reports and presentations to
management on S&T/R&D/innovation-intensive companies in IL, MO, and WI for
reference in development and implementation of reactive/proactive lead generation
initiatives to promote foreign direct investment into Canada and Canadian direct
investment abroad.
• Created and maintained multiple databases of IL/MO/WI-based investment target
companies/contacts for office-wide use in local outcall program planning,
local/Canadian back-to-back outcall program planning, contact and performance
management, and reporting in support of management decision-making.
• Responded to ad hoc research requests for data on target company financials,
economic indicators, market trends, bi-lateral trade/investment, impacts of U.S.
vs. Canadian policies on market, e.g. economic development incentives.
• Drafted, finalized, and circulated briefing reports for use in corporate
outcalls on key contacts for promotion of new investment, retention and expansion
of existing investment, and reinforcement of funding relationships.
• Organized and implemented logistical requirements for management-led
corporate outcalls, partnering events, strategic alliance seminars, and other
419 West Howe Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
******.******.****@*****.***
Amanda N. Ryan
Investment Development Program activities.
• Cultivated relationships and maintained frequent liaison with other
government departments (OGDs)/agencies/parties, local economic development
organizations (EDOs), target companies, professional/trade organizations,
foundations, and universities for negotiation and establishment of joint
ventures, partnerships, sponsorships, and other strategic alliances.
• Drafted, finalized, and circulated correspondence, memoranda, and other
documentation in respect of Investment Program enquiries, Canadian and local.
• Collaborated with other Investment Program Officers to draft and finalize
annual business plan and project proposals in accordance with prevailing
regulations and funding guidelines.
• Undertook functions related to Investment Program budget/costs, e.g.,
reconciliation, accounting, and administration of financial encumbrances,
commitments, and outlays.
• Maintained and controlled filing systems, including general and project files
required for audit internally and/or by Department Headquarters.
• Self-initiated responsibility for operational requirements beyond parameters
of job description, e.g. IT support, graphic design, proofreading/editing.
• Obtained Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance.
Research Assistant 09/2005 - 06/2008
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Public Policy Studies Department
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• Collected data on all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adjudicatory
Volunteer
rules 1970-2008 published in Federal Register and/or Unified Agenda.
Experience:
• Created and maintained coding methodology in SPSS for use by research team in
coding and electronic data entry of 35,000+ EPA rules.
• Managed team of 3-5 research assistants, i.e., trained new hires in data
collection and coding methodologies, issued assignments, tracked progress,
offered support.
• Conducted statistical data analysis and delivered quantitative results to
faculty project leader in support of research model hypothesis testing,
qualitative analysis vis-à-vis historical environmental policy review, and
publication of research model, methods, and conclusions in book aimed at
scholarly audience.
Secretary, Appointed: 11/2009 - 04/2010
Locally-Engaged Staff-Management Consultation Board
Consulate General of Canada, Chicago, IL
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT), Canada
____________ • Drafted, finalized, and appropriately circulated all outgoing correspondence,
Additional
including meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and annual report.
Achievements:
• Advanced Board's mission statement by acting as a representative of office's
locally-engaged staff and advocating on behalf of their interests before Canada-
based management.
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Computer Secretary, Elected: 11/2009 - 04/2010
Skills: Locally-Engaged Staff Committee
419 West Howe Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
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Amanda N. Ryan
Consulate General of Canada, Chicago, IL
____________ Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT), Canada
Personal
• Drafted, finalized, and appropriately circulated all outgoing correspondence,
Interests:
including meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and surveys.
• Advanced Committee’s mission statement by leading forum for identification,
balanced consideration, and non-punitive resolution of locally-engaged staff
issues.
• 2005 DePaul First Year Student English & Rhetoric Contest 1st Place Award
• 2004 Auburn High School Class Valedictorian, 4.00 Cumulative GPA
• 2004 IL State Scholar
• 2004 Who's Who in American High Schools Award
• 2002 Daughters of the American Revolution Award
MS Excel; MS Word; MS PowerPoint; MS Access; MS Outlook; SPSS; Adobe Photoshop; Adobe
Acrobat; HTML; JavaScript; LexisNexis; VC Reporter; ThomasNet; OneSource; Harris
Database; Windows OS; Mac OSX.
____________ Running; Cycling; Hiking; Canine Obedience Training; Skydiving; Cooking/Baking;
References: DJing/Music Production; Graphic Design; Painting; Reading; Self-Improvement;
Community Outreach; Postmodern Philosophy; Jurisprudence; Public Transit Systems.
Zulfi Sadeque
Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner,
Consulate General of Canada, Dallas
Relationship: Former Manager
O: 214-***-****
C: 214-***-****
E: *****.*******@*************.**.**
John Fanning
Trade and Investment Officer,
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Nova Scotia Office
419 West Howe Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
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Amanda N. Ryan
Relationship: Former Colleague
O: 902-***-****
C: 902-***-****
E: ****.*******@****-*****.**.**
Susan Evans
Political and Economic Relations Officer,
Consulate General of Canada, Chicago
Relationship: Former Colleague
O: 312-***-****
C: 773-***-****
E: *****.*****@*************.**.**
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