Ryan Ray
Program Manager
Austin,TX
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 18+ years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Program Manager
Region 13 Education Service Center
Austin, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Program Manager for the OER K5-RLA grant within the Special Projects team at Region 13
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within grant deadlines and budgets
- Created, managed, and built new workflows to facilitate the process of state curriculum review in conjunction with TEA and the State Board of Education
- Oversaw the review of a new Language Arts curriculum which will be a free and public resource used throughout the state of Texas
- Built unique tools and resources to better identify state reviewers to address and identify issues with diversity and skill sets
- Implemented new uses and formulas both within Smartsheet, Adobe, and heat maps
Project Specialist
Region 13 Education Service Center
Austin, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Project Coordinator on the Special Projects team at Region 13
- Contributed to building resources and coordinating logistics of multiple trainings for programs related to Gifted/Talented, Math Academies, and Reading Academies
- Created and edited Math TOT content as part of a year long implementation process and end of year training
- Implemented new registration processes and online training tools for Texas Reading Academies
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Creator, Owner, Operator, and Head Designer
Austin Town Hall
Austin, TX
01.2008 - Current
- Company Overview: Austin Town Hall was created as a music news and reporting website to offer resources for music fans in Austin and across the country
- Manage a team of writers, photographers and reporters to deliver daily content
- Creative Director for all graphics and design decisions
- Awarded Top Local Music blog at AMBA Awards
- Increased brand awareness through the creation of eye-catching promotional materials for events, trade shows, and industry conferences
- Grew social media followers with automated posts, graphics and engaging content
Spanish Teacher/Girls Soccer Coach
Austin ISD
Austin, TX
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Worked as a full time teacher with all the expected duties of an educator and coach
- Balanced multiple teaching disciplines including: Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Multimedia, and Exploratory Languages
- Maintained duties of a full time soccer coach while working in the classroom
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques
- Managed a budget for an athletic program which included both smart spending and creative fundraising
Spanish Teacher/Girls Soccer Coach
Hutto ISD
Hutto, TX
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed multiple teaching subjects while also managing an athletic program
- Infused the foreign language department with new curriculum and programs
- Led the head soccer team to playoff appearances both years with wins in both years
- Maintained an athletic program budget with new fundraising techniques and creative spending
Spanish, Exploratory Language & Multimedia Teacher
Round Rock ISD
Round Rock, TX
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Worked as a full time teacher with all the expected duties of an educator and coach
- Balanced multiple teaching disciplines including: Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Multimedia, and Exploratory Languages
- Maintained duties of a full time soccer coach while working in the classroom
- Started a new athletic program as a UIL recognized sport in middle school
- Balanced a budget with creative fundraising and smart spending
Education
BA - Spanish
University of Texas @ Austin
Austin, TX 08.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
Experienced with a range of modern technology
Event management
Program leadership
Project management
Team leadership
Certification
Smartsheet Core App Badge
Timeline
Adobe Tools Certification
04-2023
Smartsheet Core App Badge
03-2023
Program Manager
Region 13 Education Service Center
01.2023 - Current
Project Specialist
Region 13 Education Service Center
01.2022 - Current
Spanish Teacher/Girls Soccer Coach
Austin ISD
01.2016 - 01.2022
Spanish Teacher/Girls Soccer Coach
Hutto ISD
01.2014 - 01.2016
Creator, Owner, Operator, and Head Designer
Austin Town Hall
01.2008 - Current
Spanish, Exploratory Language & Multimedia Teacher
Round Rock ISD
01.2006 - 01.2014
BA - Spanish
University of Texas @ Austin
08.2001 - 05.2005
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