Jake Ryan Email & Phone Number

Ireland

Parliamentary affairs and policy management for Róisín Shortall TD - Speech writing for Dáil debates- Overseeing the Deputy’s policy briefs (Health; Finance; and Public Expenditure and Reform)- Researching and drafting policy relevant to the Deputy's work- Tracking policy developments and identifying opportunities for legislative change- Drafting legislative amendments- Producing submissions and briefing materials- Writing press releases - News cycle tracking

Supporting Róisín Shortall TD, co-leader of the Social Democrats.- Researched, proposed and worked with Parliamentary Legal Advisors to draft the Planning and Development (Strategic Housing Developments) (Amendment) Bill 2021 on behalf of the Deputy- Identifying issues and briefing the Deputy - Drafting parliamentary questions to relevant Ministers - Overseeing constituency casework, ensuring deadlines are met, dealing directly with the public, and responsibility for community-related issues- Research, produce and manage the designing, printing and delivery of regularconstituency newsletters- Monitoring constituency related issues, including significant planning applications orrezoning proposals, significant Council proposals, proposals by national bodies, andsignificant funding and budgetary developments affecting the constituency- Working with other constituency, parliamentary and party staff and with Councillors,candidates and party representatives on a wide range of issues - Updating the Deputy’s social media platforms

London, United Kingdom

- Management of Switchboard’s office & application process- Main point of contact for volunteers, trustees & key stakeholders- Project management of events - Identify key pieces of research for consideration - Minuting board meetings & operational group meetings- Communicating with volunteers, Trustees & key stakeholders via phone, email, in person & various other online channels- Managing & maintaining databases - Applications, membership, patrons etc. - Recording charity finances & monitoring expenditure - Addressing volunteer issues with our operating system, phone room & internal volunteer website

Drumcondra, Dublin 9

Working full time as a waiter, while completing my MA thesis.

Leinster House

- Wrote & edited press releases for local & national media- Monitored parliamentary committees & media coverage- Researched & drafted speeches on a variety of issues, including parole laws, the Eight Amendment & GDPR- Assisted in the development of policy positions - Created content for his social media, website & newsletters- Recorded key information from parliamentary committees & briefings- Attended briefings on behalf of the Senator

Dunnes Stores Head Office, 46 – 50 South Great George’S Street, Dublin 2

• Compiled weekly warehouse KPI reports• Processed and raised purchase orders.• Maintained grocery distribution cost file by service provider.• Dealt with warehouse queries in relation to store orders, purchase orders and system issues.• Dealt with all store queries and issues about warehouse orders and deliveries.• Issued relevant daily & weekly warehouse reports to the buyers and store operations.• Monitored warehouse stock balances, transactions and reserved stock position. • Dealt with buying office queries related to orders and deliveries.• Followed up service provider issues of noncompliance and decided on the corrective action required.

Dunnes Stores Head Office, Dublin

• Amended documentation and data from stores and input operators.• Liaised with stores, buying offices, grocery accounts and EDI regarding product status, delivery details, missing documentation etc.• Maintained weekly reports.• Worked to a deadline to produce weekly purchases for publication.• Responsibility for the accuracy of documentation for South, North & Catering purchase reports. • Trained new recruits.• Dealt with accounts to resolve unmatched invoices for suppliers.

Dcu, Ballymun Road, Dublin 9

Ireland

The aim of BICS is to network and connect Institutes of Technology and University societies, whilst rewarding and recognising students for their efforts in civic and community involvement, educational activities and social/recreational events.As national Training and Development Officer I was responsible for co-ordinating regional and national training opportunities and organising an annual forum for college societies and administration. I was also chairperson of the Training and Development sub CommitteeThe role allowed me to contribute to the overall development of college societies.

Dcu

The SLC represent all societies in DCU. We govern, allocate funds, drive policy, provide support, give every society a voice and help establish new societies. As chair it was my responsibility to lead the committee and ensure that students have the best possible experience with DCU societies.

Dcu

My role was to build and maintain the image of the society across all platforms. I created publicity, managed social media channels, undertook research, wrote press releases, devised photo opportunities, worked with members and assisted in the organisation of events.

Dundrum, Co. Tipperary

• Prepared, cooked and presented all dishes within my area of responsibility.• Had control of weekend breakfast preparation and service for up to 250 guests.• Ensured deliveries were checked and accounted for.• Instructed kitchen porters and waiting staff on duty.

Ma Public Affairs & Political Communication, Politics, 2.1, Level 9

Modules: Public Affairs, Political Marketing, Political Structures, Ethics and Political Process, Public Affairs Writing, Research.

B.Sc. In Multimedia, 2.1, Level 8

Activities and Societies: Society Life Committe, RAG (Raising and Giving), Friends Soc, Media Production Society, Drama Soc, Foto Soc.

Leaving Certificate, English, Irish, Maths, Art, History, Home Economics & Geography, 450 Points

Activities and Societies: Chairperson of The Senior Student Council 2011/12.