Ryan Sheehan
Development Associate
Summary
Ambitious, passionate, and detail-oriented team-player with experience in management and database administration seeking further growth in a field that supports a collaborative and highly organizational work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Development Associate
Bishop Hendricken High School
Warwick, RI
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Completed projects in alignment with target deadlines and financial objectives.
- Administered government-supported community development programs and promoted department programs and services.
- Attended special events, acting as client representative and making new contacts with possible donors.
- Created fundraising strategies tied to Hendrickens institution's mission, programs and goals.
- Maintained highly intensive schedule of visiting with potential donors and delivering compelling presentations and comprehensive fundraising proposals.
- Cultivated relationships with community, business and local civic leaders in order to draw attention to the Bishop Hendricken institution and bring in new donors and volunteers.
- Liaised with external parties and vendors, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvements and savings.
- Assessed clients' specific needs and created fundraising programs to assist with meeting specific goals.
- Designed, planned, organized and directed orientation and training programs for employees or customers.
- Oversaw proper handling of administrative requests, ensuring effective allocation of resources, teams and necessary finances.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with all levels of team members to facilitate timely and accurate reporting functions.
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Rhode Island Training School
Cranston, Rhode Island
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Supervised youth's daily activities for school, meals and recreation time.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
Sales Representative
Western Oil
Lincoln, RI
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bishop Hendricken High School
Warwick, RI 08.2004 - 06.2008
Associate of Science -
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI 08.2009 - 05.2011
Skills
Fundraising outcomes and assessments
Timeline
Development Associate
Bishop Hendricken High School
10.2021 - 03.2023
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Rhode Island Training School
09.2018 - 11.2020
Sales Representative
Western Oil
02.2015 - 01.2018
Associate of Science -
Roger Williams University
08.2009 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Bishop Hendricken High School
08.2004 - 06.2008
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