Joe Ryan Email & Phone Number

Acted as project manager and consultant for implementation and training of HR and payroll software for new clientsMaintained communications cross departmentally and externally to ensure deadlines were met and necessary documentation was received timely to guarantee the successful migration to new HR and payroll software and processes; built for specific client needsStrategically communicated and executed training and informational documentation for new clients' rollout and ensured all employees were well versed for day to day use of software

Stamford, Connecticut

Maintained high level of compliance on all visual merchandising aspects from OEM partners to retail stores, as a result compliance goals and expectations rose from 80% to over 95% over 3 fiscal years Identified and recommended vendors and technological solutions for implementation in Spectrum Mobile stores to increase brand awareness and the customer experienceManaged multiple relationships with vendors for the successful execution of in store technology solutions to secure merchandise on sales floors and drive sales through marketing and merchandisingEffectively and creatively communicated all visual merchandising directives from Corporate HQ to 700 retail stores to ensure compliance and proper execution in a strategic and cohesive mannerWorked collaboratively across all corporate channels to successfully launch Spectrum Mobile nationwide in retail store locations, showing growth in sales and market visibility successfully over 3 fiscal years

Provided overall strategy, management and leadership for segmentation and execution of annual giving direct mail marketing and e-solicitation campaigns Ensured cohesive messaging across all annual giving communications – phonathon, email and mailActed as project manager overseeing the department’s crowd funding efforts at the CollegeManaged portfolio of 100 – 150 to manage relationships, cultivate and solicit donors at the $1,000 - $5,000 level

Managed portfolio of over 200 donors to qualify, cultivate and solicit annual fund leadership level gifts of $1,000 to $5,000 annuallyWorked with alumni bases in Boston, New York and Southern CaliforniaStaffed welcome events in collaboration with Los Angeles campus in the Southern California region, working with Emerson parents and families

Designed an overarching engagement strategy that included events, marketing and communication and targeted solicitations for a targeted demographicDeveloped, implemented and promoted young alumni events that support the University’s strategic plan in collaboration with the Office of Advancement, Communications, Admissions and Career DevelopmentPromoted educational philanthropy amongst the young alumni community as well as managed the Senior Class Gift Campaign, resulting in 30% class participation and over $11,000, largest in school’s historyDeveloped a young alumni leadership giving society to increase support from alumni to ensure an active prospect pipelineManaged the University’s young alumni board whose mission is to engage their peers through special events, volunteer opportunities and fundraising campaignsDirected the Student Alumni Association, a student organization that strives to help current students build a lifelong relationship with each other and the University through strategic engagement opportunities

Collaborated with Director on content creation and design of direct mail marketing initiatives to increase annual giving and participationDeveloped and managed programs and events that targeted alumni and students with a focus on career assistance, professional development and networking opportunitiesWorked collaboratively with Communications and Alumni Relations departments to oversee and maintain all social media effortsOversaw student fundraising program, managing 25 students, increasing new donors by 10% Initiated and managed the university’s first ever student giving program, resulting in over $2,500 for Scholarship Aid