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Joanne O'Ryan

Trinity,Florida

Summary

Motivated, inquisitive, and research-oriented paralegal student. Known for problem solving, adaptability, and a strong work ethic..

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

ESS
08.2020 - Current
  • Follow plans left by teacher in all areas of study 6-12 grade.
  • Regularly requested in the science department and to work with students with special needs.


Area Sales Manager

Praxair
01.2002 - 06.2005
  • Established strong relationships with key clients, resulting in increased customer retention.
  • Enhanced team performance through ongoing sales training. Created and organized sales workshops for our Eastern US sales territory.
  • Managed a successful sales team, consistently achieving and exceeding sales targets.


Copy Editor

Cambridge University Press
08.1998 - 09.2002
  • Coded articles for publication formatting.
  • Provided final proofreading for academic articles.


Director of Sales and Marketing

Emeritus Assisted Living
02.2000 - 01.2002
  • Began as Assistant Director and was promoted to Director.
  • Increased sales revenue by fostering relationships with referral sources.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure our product met and exceeded the standards for our residents.

Adjunct Professor

University of Central Florida
05.1996 - 12.1998
  • Taught summer courses and one semester of fall courses in the Department of Anthropology.
  • Courses taught were the following:


Sex, Gender, and Culture

Introduction to Anthropology

Development of Complex Society

Editorial Assistant

Cambridge University Press
01.1996 - 06.1998
  • Editorial assistant for Ancient Mesoamerica, an international journal housed in the Department of Anthropology at Vanderbilt University.
  • Processed incoming drafts from authors and assisted editor-in-chief with green-lighting articles that met the standard for journal publication.
  • Maintained constant communication with authors and experts in the field to make deadlines.

Education

No Degree - Archaeology/Anthropology

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Certificate in Paralegalism - Paralegal Studies

St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL
12-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
08-1995

Skills

    Proficient in Excel and Word

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

ESS
08.2020 - Current

Area Sales Manager

Praxair
01.2002 - 06.2005

Director of Sales and Marketing

Emeritus Assisted Living
02.2000 - 01.2002

Copy Editor

Cambridge University Press
08.1998 - 09.2002

Adjunct Professor

University of Central Florida
05.1996 - 12.1998

Editorial Assistant

Cambridge University Press
01.1996 - 06.1998

No Degree - Archaeology/Anthropology

Vanderbilt University

Certificate in Paralegalism - Paralegal Studies

St. Petersburg College

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of Central Florida
Joanne O'Ryan