RYAN LEAHY

2250 N. Sheffield Ave. Suite 317, Box 995 Chicago, IL 60614 (810) 623-9662 rleahy@depaul.edu EDUCATION: DePaul University, Chicago, IL B.A. History G.P.A. 3.53/4.00 Expected: March 2011

JOB EXPERIENCE:

DePaul University Office of Student Life August 2010-Present Student Life Intern Develop with Adobe Illustrator, distribute, and execute marketing strategies for events Design new Constitution workshop for student organizations Direct Communication and Teambuilding workshops for student organizations DePaul University Residence Hall Council President May 2009-Present Supervise a prominent student organization with over thirty five student members Coordinate with DePaul Administration on student issues Craft monthly activities report to be presented to DePaul Administration Preside over meetings DePaul University Office of Admissions March 2008-July 2010 Administrative Assistant November 2009-August 2010 Greeted guest and their families Sorted and distributed mail on a daily basis Fielded questions about all aspects of DePaul University for prospective students Completed various tasks as given by Admission Councilors with little supervision Tour Guide Serve as a initial impression to DePauls prospective students and families Publicly speak to groups in excess of thirty people DePaul University Office of First Year Programs August 2009-November 2010 First-Year Student Mentor Created and presented weekly lesson presentations based on university curriculum requirements Coordinated with a three-person teaching team to plan educational activities Presented advisory information to a classroom of 20 students Facilitated class discussion regarding diversity, academic success and community DePaul University Residential Education August 2008-June 2009 Resident Advisor Shaped a strong community among residents through social and civic engagement Planned and executed in-hall and on-campus events Responded to crisis issues regarding student safety Resolved conflict through constructive conflict management strategies Assisted in new staff interviews in open-ended and semi-structured formats

ACTIVITIES:

DePaul University Student Affairs Reconstruction Committee, Student Leader Representative2009-2010 Event Chair, Illinois Residence Hall Association Winter Business Meeting 2010 Chicago Illinois Residence Hall Association, Founder 2010 Event Chair, Little Siblings Weekend 2009 Event Coordinator, Residence Hall Council 2008-2009 University Hall Vice President, Residence Hall Council 2007-2008 Senate Member of the Year, Residence Hall Council Hall Program of the Year Winner, Residence Hall Council Deans List Photoshop; In Design; Web Design; Advising Student Organizations; Cooking; Photography References available upon request.
2008 2008 2007-Present

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