Alanna Ryan Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Received award for "superior" work.• Authored high-level volunteer application report, analyzing various factors in Peace Corps application process; Shared with senior leadership throughout agency, including Peace Corps Director, in order to assist agency in making data-based decisions.• Led, co-developed, and presented comprehensive Advanced Excel and PivotTable training. • Communicated with stakeholders and presented on the results of data analyses.• Managed data analysis internship project to identify and improve applicant issues, saving the agency a conservative estimate of 20-25K.• Validated data for three agency-wide dashboards. • Created and maintained work process and technical guides (e.g. Excel, Access, Tableau) to improve skills of colleagues.• Developed comprehensive guides of advanced Tableau data reporting techniques and dashboard creation processes in order to improve efficiency and increase sustainability of office.• Detailed as acting program analyst; selected for recognized skills and experience in data analysis, communication of data to stakeholders, and knowledge of data software and platforms.

In addition to my regular duties, I took on leadership roles at Peace Corps, taking advantage of opportunities to bring employees together to learn and grow as a community. Coordinator of Mindfulness:March 2017 - Present• Facilitated group sessions to provide all agency employees the self-development tools to improve their personal and professional lives.• Created session facilitation booklet which could be used by leadership team or other agency employees in order to foster community participation.• Co-organized and implemented agency-wide events.• Determined annual goals and identify ways to increase the sustainability of the resource group. Manager of WE@PC (Women’s ERG) Lunch with Leaders:March 2017 - December 2018• Recruited senior-level staff for biweekly sessions with a focus on leadership and self-development. • Organized and facilitated sessions to put both guest of honor and participants at ease. • Collaborated with other ERG leaders to organize agency-wide events.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Awarded Top Program Support. • Developed work process and technical guides (e.g. Excel, Access, Tableau) to train employees in intermediate and advanced topics. • Designed Lean Six Sigma yellow belt certification course which aimed to improves process management skills and knowledge of employees of the Office of Volunteer Recruitment and Selection (VRS - approximately 150 employees).• Analyzed data and created report examining applicant diversity (e.g. gender, race, age) and its relation to the volunteer application process in order to assist agency with goal of creating a Peace Corps which represents the diversity of the United States. • Managed internship program. Organized hiring process, advertised, recruited, interviewed, and began onboarding process. Forged new relationships with universities to expand internship program. • Managed data analysis internship project identify and improve applicant issues, saving the agency a minimum of 20-25K. • Created and continually evaluated and improved Internship Program Manager Guides and Project Manager Guides used by our office as well as VRS. • Conceptualized and used creative skills to develop presentations using video animation platform. • Strengthened Peace Corps applicant inquiry response processes by evaluating current operations, collaborating with stakeholders, and developing resolution guides to be used by approximately 70 agency recruiters as well as inbox managers in order to provide platinum customer service.• Overhauled office intranet site to serve as office face to the agency. Professional Development: • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (In addition to earning certification, created comprehensive guide to augment course and enhance teammates’ retention of concepts) • Advanced Excel course • Intensive 1.5 week Adult Training and Facilitation course• Intensive 2-day Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) course• Intensive 2-day Intermediate Tableau course

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Peace Corps Office of Victim AdvocacyPrimary Duties Included: • Developed learning materials for Sexual Assault Response Liaisons at Peace Corps country posts.• Developed presentation materials for agency office fair. • Organized case files containing sensitive information. • Completed Sexual Assault Awareness and Victim Sensitivity course to gain a deeper understanding of correct terminology, psychology, and the actions to take to assist assault survivors.

Lawrence, Kansas Area

As a Research Assistant at the University of Kansas, I worked with a Graduate School professor to identity and evaluate books and academic literature. Primary Duties Included: •• Researched peer-reviewed journal articles.•• Identified books for University of Kansas literacy curriculums.•• Identified global folklore literature for Folklore and Folktales Unit.•• Evaluated book quality for use in the University of Kansas School of Education Library.•• Maintained and updated book catalogue.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

People to People International (PTPI) was founded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956 with the mission "to enhance international understanding and friendship through educational, cultural, and humanitarian activities involving the exchange of ideas and experiences directly among peoples of different countries and diverse cultures." At PTPI, I performed various duties for the Global Education Program including outreach and lesson development. I also assisted in implementing Kansas City's 1st Global Student Fair in which students from across the Kansas City area were able to meet with the city's global and multi-cultural organizations, businesses, clubs, museums, and other globally-oriented groups. Primary Duties Included:•• Assisted with logistics for Kansas City’s 1st Global Student Fair. • Reached out and communicated with schools across the Kansas City metro area to encourage them to attend the Global Student Fair.• Contacted organizations and businesses to encourage them to sponsor and host booths.• Solicited donations from banks and businesses in the Kansas City area.• Created an instructional booklet for teachers that included pre-fair and post-fair activities and lesson plans.•• Facilitated global activity booths, engaging students and teachers.• Managed volunteers and assisted them with various duties at the Global Student Fair. • • Researched educational trends and developed a comprehensive list of ideas to improve the Global Education Program.

Skopje, Macedonia

Girls Leading Our World (GLOW) is a program which empowers young women throughout Macedonia to be leaders in their communities. It also promotes principles such as cross-cultural friendships and volunteerism. The highlight of this program is a 10-day event called Camp GLOW in which 80 girls (plus 40 support staff) learn about empowerment, peace-building, women's health, global awareness, and other important topics through a series of interactive classes. As Sustainability and Finance Coordinator, I felt very privileged to be a part of the GLOW Leadership Team and to witness the transformation of young women.Primary Duties Included: • •Collected and evaluated data to improve practices and promote sustainability. •• Wrote grant proposals (approximately 20K per camp event) in order to provide a completely cost-free program for girls.• Estimated costs and allocated funds including funds for food, supplies, and lodging for over 100 individuals at 10-day event. •• Communicated with stakeholders including community members, partner NGO, and embassy representatives.•• Communicated and collaborated with other lead coordinators to visualize, plan, and implement Camp GLOW.•• Facilitated the compilation and creation of materials for coordinator and staff handbooks.•• Promoted Camp GLOW by leading presentations for members of the Albanian and Macedonian community.•• Managed and supported 40 support staff and 80 students at 10 day educational event.•• Assisted in the development of policies and procedures for GLOW Clubs, which allowed girls to practice leadership year-round.

Gostivar, Macedonia

Peace Corps is a U.S. governmental organization which provides developing countries with skilled and trained American citizens who promote cross-cultural friendship and understanding while transferring their skills to their local communities. I served two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Macedonia, where I was accepted into the dual-language program. During this time, I worked in a multiethnic, multilingual, and multicultural community. I lived in an Albanian village, nearby a city which consisted of Albanian, Macedonian, and Turkish populations. Through Peace Corps, I gained a deep understanding of cultural relations, cultural integration, and peace building. I learned about the rewards and challenges of working in another cultural context.Primary Duties Included:•• Collaborated with 4 counterparts to instruct, motivate, engage, and improve the educational outcomes of students in grades 1 through 9.•• Modeled instruction and classroom management techniques to host country national counterparts.• •Developed new curriculum and lesson plans which met the needs of a diverse, multi-leveled group of learners.• • Implemented extra-curricular activities including music classes, holiday events, essay contests, village community movie nights, and spelling bees.• •Created an English library and developed catalog of leveled books and teachable concepts.•• In addition to primary assignment at village school, led and helped facilitate other Peace Corps programs and activities including the calendar committee, the “kind words” wall, and village camps, programs which engaged young learners and fostered volunteer and staff morale.

Seoul, Korea

Master'S Of Science In Education, Curriculum And Instruction, 3.89 (Highest Distinction)

Program: My Master's program allowed me to improve my skills in curriculum development as well as instruction best practices. Courses.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Italian Language And Literature, 3.99 (Highest Distinction)

Activities and Societies: Member of the National Honors Society, Treasurer of Severe Weather ClubAwarded Global Awareness Program (GAP).

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Italian Language And Literature, 3.99 (Highest Distinction)

Activities and Societies: Vice President of Circolo Italiano (KU Italian Language and Culture Club)An Italian degree at the University.