Ryan Ertman
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Caring and hardworking post-baccalaureate specialized in Behavioral Health, Communications, and Writing. After receiving my AA in Communications, I decided to earn an Interdisciplinary BA in Behavioral Health and Multidisciplinary Writing. Starting off in customer service and financial service roles, my work experience has adapted towards behavioral and mental-health services. I have recently found a passion for research in psychology and sociology, and I aim to eventually further my degree to combine my love for writing with my inspiration to conduct research. In the meantime, I plan to use and expand my skillset to better myself and those around me. My academic and work experience has taught me to value effort, creative and effective writing, team-work, and compassion. My devotion is to provide services under the constant reminder that my interactions with others matter, and to do my best to act in love and with respect.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant for Mindfulness Project
Western Washington University
Bellingham
01.2024 - Current
- helped create qualitative code-book
- coded responses
- ran analysis
- interpreted findings
- helped create poster for psych fest
Behavior Technician
Sprout Clubhouse
Bellingham, WA
06.2023 - Current
- I conduct behavioral therapy for children with autism. The position involves collecting and interpreting data, teaching functional communication and coping skills, engaging clients in de-escalation techniques, and providing ongoing support and communication with family members.
Administrative and Financial Assistant
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisting students with club and student government processes as well as assisting the program director with a variety of financial and administrative tasks. I tracked department spending and provided the business office with a record of our spending to match and balance with our monthly bank statement. I also provided training to our new office coordinator on club procedures and financial processes.
- I left the position due to the need for more hours then what the department could offer.
Spa Coordinator
Massage MDB
Bellingham, WA
09.2020 - 08.2021
- As the Seattle downtown location's site-manager, I oversaw therapist operations, trained therapists on facility procedures, conducted sale of massage packages and products, as well as performed scheduling for the company's massage therapists.
- Left job to move to Bellingham to attend Western Washington University
Financial Management Assistant
Family Fiduciary Services
Eureka, CA
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Some of my daily duties included: Filling out expense reports, processing invoices and payments, processing mail, organizing files, presenting spending itineraries to clients, and performing assistance to clients in regard to their 3rd party accounts.
- Left due to health issues that are now well managed.
Sales Associate
McKenny’s Home Building Center
Arcata, CA
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Floor sales: helped customers find items for purchase, closed sales, stocked merchandise, and cleaned store.
- Left to move to Southern California for Community College
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Health And Multidisciplinary Writing
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06-2024
Conducting a Research Project on Chronic Pain
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06-2024
Associate of Arts - Communications
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA06.2020
Business Technology
College of The Redwoods
College Of The Redwoods06-2020
General Education
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA06-2015
High School Diploma -
Arcata High School
Arcata, CA06.2013
Skills
- Strong Academic and Career Work Ethic
- Team-Oriented Leadership Skills in an Academic and Workplace Setting
- Computer Literate, Efficient with Microsoft Programs including Excel
- Financial Management Experience (Assistant)
- Expense Report & Invoice and Payment Processing
- Payment Requisition Reconciliation processing
- Event and Appointment Scheduling
- Negotiated Spending Itineraries with Clients
- Correspondence with External Business Entities
- Organizing, Handling & Processing Confidential Documentation (HIPAA Educated)
- Writing Company and Client Correspondence
- Data Entry Experience
- Experience Opening and Closing Facilities and Working as Solo as On-Site Manager
- Cash Register/Till Management Experience
- Customer Service Experience
- Advertising Experience
- Sales Experience
- Behavioral Health Experience
- Experience Training Employees
- Strong Suited in Compassionate Listening, Caring, and Kindness
- Intuitive Problem-Solving
References
- Dr. Michael Warren (Mindfulness Research Project at Western Washington University)
email: warren5@wwu.edu
phone: 360-650-4847
- Katie Schonborn (Clinical Supervisor at Sprout Clubhouse)
email: katie@sproutclubhouse.com
phone: 360-820-5835
- Keenan Kaemingk (Associate Director for Student Life and Development at Whatcom Community College)
email: keenantk@uw.edu
phone: 360-223-7759
- Praju Tuladhar (Owner of Massage MDB)
email: prajna_tuladhar@yahoo.com
cell: 480-272-0347
Achievements
- Interdisciplinary B.A. Degree in Behavioral Health and Multidisciplinary Writing
- A.A. Degree in Communications
- Current GPA at WWU: 3.97
- Community College GPA: 3.56
- Awarded the Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship – Senegal 2023
- Awarded the Fairhaven Woodring Scholarship – 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
- Awarded the Don Mcleod Scholarship – 2022-2023
- Awarded the Ernest and Mildred Lanini Memorial Scholarship: 2020
High School Sports
- Played Varsity Baseball as a Freshman 2010
- Most Improved Varsity Football Award 2012
- Most Valuable Player Basketball Award 2010
- Most Improved Varsity Baseball 2010
Timeline
Research Assistant for Mindfulness Project
Western Washington University
01.2024 - Current
Behavior Technician
Sprout Clubhouse
06.2023 - Current
Administrative and Financial Assistant
Whatcom Community College
09.2022 - 06.2023
Spa Coordinator
Massage MDB
09.2020 - 08.2021
Financial Management Assistant
Family Fiduciary Services
10.2019 - 03.2020
Sales Associate
McKenny’s Home Building Center
09.2012 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Health And Multidisciplinary Writing
Western Washington University
Conducting a Research Project on Chronic Pain
Western Washington University
Associate of Arts - Communications
College of The Redwoods
Business Technology
College of The Redwoods
General Education
Santa Barbara City College
High School Diploma -
Arcata High School
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