MICHAEL W. RYAN JR., J.D.

, MSW
mwryan@comcast.net

Home: 12417 Seabury Lane

Bowie, Maryland 20715
(301) 262 9498
Cell: (301) 272 7399

OBJECTIVE

My Goal is to obtain a responsible job in which I can use my previously learned

skills.
I have no problem with accepting an entry level position in a company which show
s potential for growth and stability. I would be excited to be a part in enabli
ng that growth to happen.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Committed to providing excellent service to clients.

Hardworking and dedicated.
Able to effectively hire, train, and motivate personnel.
People-oriented; excellent communication and
crisis management skills. Willing to travel and relocate.

EDUCATION

HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW Washington, D.C.

Juris Doctor, 1997
Best Student Medical Malpractice

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT BALTIMORE Baltimore, MD

Master of Social Work, 1992

BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY Bowie, MD

Bachelor of Science in Social Work, 1989
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA Washington, D.C.
1982-1985

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STATE OF MARYLAND/DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Baltimore City, MD, July 2009-Present
Supervisor
Manage staff of eight, work with families with mental health, financial or physi
cal problems.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR TREATMENT, EDUCATION, PREVENTION OF SEXUAL ABUSE

Baltimore, MD, November 2009 Present
Individual and group therapy with sexual offenders.

PRIVATE THERAPY PRACTICE

Bowie, MD 2004- July 2009
Owner, Founder, Psychotherapist
Private psychotherapist, managed a staff of 12,
Provided therapy and services to families in crisis.
Services included intensive social work services in serious
and complicated cases which required the flexible use of a
wide range of highly skilled casework, group work, and
community organization techniques in the psychosocial
rehabilitation and adjustment of persons with severe
physical illnesses, developmental disabilities, complex
mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
Work involved in-depth assessment of family dynamics and
needs, assessment and treatment of patients and/or families
with acute or severe emotional disorders, developmental
disabilities and mental illnesses;
or advanced social work intervention, and instruction.

THE LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL W. RYAN JR.

Bowie, MD 1999- October 2008
Attorney at Law
Began with a staff of two and grew practice to a staff of
nine. Practice specialized in civil litigation, workers
compensation, personal injury, criminal and family law. Serviced over 200 client
s,
primarily located in the Maryland and Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

WASHINGTON ASSESSMENT AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, Lanham, MD 1998-2004

Psychotherapist/Consultant
Provided assistance to 20+ families located in or around
the Washington, D.C. metro area with emotional problems,
mental health counseling needs, and therapeutic services.
Successfully organized annual Thanksgiving and Holiday donation drives.
AFL-CIO COMMUNITY SERVICES
Baltimore, MD 1998-1999
Director, Baltimore-Metropolitan Area
Established internal policies and guidelines.
Oversaw federal grants and service growth.
Directed a budget of $1,000,000+.
Hired, trained, motivated, and supervised a staff of 10.
HELFRICH & DELOZIER
Bowie MD 1998
Associate Attorney
Provided client consultation and expertise in a broad range
of legal issues. Specialized in family law, civil matters,
contracts, and property issues. Conducted discovery and factual litigation.
WORLD CHILD
Silver Spring, MD 1995-1998
Legal Associate/Clinical Supervisor
Provided legal support/leadership to case workers and
social service staff. Collaborated with attorney on legal
issues concerning adoptions.
Developed strategies for problem resolution and monitored progress of cases.
FAMILY SERVICE FOUNDATION, Lanham, MD 1995-1998
Therapist
Provided individual and family counseling to clients of
various cultures. Specialized in Attention Deficit
Disorder, learning disabilities, and court advocacy issues.
Performed assessments on schizophrenia, depression and substance abuse.

References available upon request.