Ryan Vandehey Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or

Manage day-to-day processing of public records requests. Compile, review, and analyze responsive records. Coordinate with counsel to balance presumption of disclosure against privacy requirements such as FERPA. Assess, analyze, and propose improvements to district policies and directives. Work to maintain district commitment to provide public records promptly and without unnecessary delay or expense. Interface with public bodies statewide to help improve public records law.

General Counsel'S Office

Improving PPS Public Records process and policy.

Portland, Oregon Area

Portland, Oregon Area

- Responsible for very busy multi-line phone system.- Actively procured and collected documents for submission to Customs broker.- Explained import regulations to suppliers, maintained and documented compliance.- Forged cooperative, professional relationships across different industries and international borders.- Verified and approved all payable invoices related to department.- Maintained high level of confidentiality for all proprietary information.

Portland, Oregon Area

- Processed ludicrous volume of correspondence, often requiring immediate follow-up.- Proactively sought missing documentation from unresponsive suppliers.- Developed culturally-aware techniques to explain U.S.-specific import regulations.- Maintained good working relationships despite language and cultural barriers.- Monitored progress of hundreds of shipments annually, ensuring each shipment cleared regulatory benchmarks on time and without issue.- Created and maintained filing system including backups; ensured that documents were readily available and compliance efforts were well documented.- Supervised and trained inventory team and office staff, assigning work and maintaining clear expectations.

Portland, Oregon Area

- Verified and entered into Quickbooks all vendor invoices, reconciled vendor statements, processed payments according to weekly budget. - Billed all customers, tracked customer payments and income from state financial incentives. - Monitored material inventory, placed orders based on needs of production schedule and installation crew. - Monitored company finances; reconciled bank statements, prepared weekly financial reports. - Entered and processed employee payroll and employee reimbursement payments. - Sorted incoming mail, provided backup customer service to phone and walk-in customers as needed.

Portland, Oregon Area

- Oversaw daily operations of warehouse and store, identified company needs and set clear expectations for employees.- Anticipated warehouse needs: ordered merchandise and supplies as needed; coordinated with suppliers across North America.- Documented existing processes and implemented improvements. Introduced and refined inventory procedures.- Provided extensive sales support, ensured customers made informed decisions about product selection and warranty service.

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Activities and Societies: Paralegal Club ABA-certified Paralegal Program Coursework in legal research, administrative law, investigation.

Education record

Coursework in English

Pre-Journalism

Coursework in English and Journalism