Ryan Jones
Bachelors (BA), International Studies
The Ohio State University, Continued
San Diego, Philippines
Who am I?
I'm an accomplished professional with experience in the realms of public service, the private sector, and education. I've served in the U.S. Peace Corps, have a Masters degree, written a book, recorded a small album, traveled the world and played drums in a slew of rock bands. With regards to my professional experience, I have always striven to complete the tasks assigned to me in a punctual, competent, and efficient manner. I am eager to take on new projects and thrive in autonomous roles.
What interests me?I'm a world traveler and I like to write, practice my photography, and play drums.
Masters, Masters Public Administration
The University of Arizona
United States
2014 - 2016
Bachelors (BA), International Studies
The Ohio State University
United States
2008 - 2010
Immigration Officer
USCIS
· Produced adjudicative decisions on complex applications for immigration benefits, based on information elicited through applications and interviews with customers.
· Applied relevant statutes, regulations, and precedent decisions to balance all factors relevant to applications in making adjudicative decisions.
· Competent proficiency in using electronic systems to verify data used in making adjudicative decisions, and to update relevant information in the proper databases.
2017 - 2019 (2 years)
AmeriCorps VISTA Member
Arizona Serve
• Developed communications tools to support activities of the Tucson Community
Schools Initiative.
• Curated and edited bi-weekly newsletter to support internal communications
• Created broad-level communications plan as outline of activities to support
collaboration across stakeholders involved in the initiative.
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
Program Coordinator
University Of Arizona
• Responsible for strategic planning and operational management in the service of the goals and responsibilities of the OLLI-UA program.
• Attended board and council meetings and worked with volunteers to realize our
programmatic objectives.
• Carried out necessary clerical and administrative tasks pursuant to the basic
functioning of the program.
2014 - 2015 (1 year)
English Instructor
TLG
• Responsible for cooperative lesson planning and classroom preparation.
• Conducted English lessons for students in grades 1 - 12 in a small, rural school.
• Taught private lessons after school hours.
2014 - 2014 (Less than a year)
Data Analyst
BackOffice Associates
• Trained for and performed data management techniques and methodologies.
• Gained office experience and learned how to perform well in a business environment.
2013 - 2013 (Less than a year)
Coffee Guru
Crimson Cup Coffee
• Responsible for quality assurance and discovery of new, quality coffees for purchase.
• Documented business relations with farmers; presented this information to customers through writing and photography mediums.
• Coordinated development of brand awareness with focus on sustainable relationships with farmers, environmental responsibility, quality coffee, and localized community development with partner farms.
2012 - 2013 (1 year)
Volunteer
Peace Corps
• Designed and implemented a library system after having painted and sourced materials for the library facility.
• Raised funds to purchase and ship approximately 800 new and gently used books in partnership with a local non-profit organization.
• Researched, proposed, developed a bookmobile program and won a $40,000 grant from a local private donor to purchase a mobile library vehicle.
2010 - 2012 (2 years)
