Ryan Westwood
Research Analyst
Palisades Park,NJ
Summary
Talented Research and Data Analyst with background completing in-depth reports and projects under tight timelines to evaluate current, pending and proposed changes. Well-versed in authoring reports and developing external communications informed by a diverse range of research methodologies, with 2 years of experience in the public and non-profit sectors.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Network Debate Coach
Success Academy Charter Schools
New York, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Dynamically manage research support, curriculum plans, lesson plans, email communication, and student evaluation/feedback.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
Director of Debate
Bergen County Debate Club
Fort Lee, NJ
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Dynamically manage administrative tasks, including research support, curriculum plans, lesson plans, social media management, email communication, homework evaluation/feedback, and make-up class sessions.
- Collaborated with assistant coaches, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
AmeriCorps Partner Agency Services Coordinator
St. Louis Area Foodbank
St Louis, MO
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed productive working relationships with churches, schools, government agencies, and charitable organizations.
- Maintained accurate records and full compliance with government regulations and agency guidelines.
Strategic Innovation Research Intern
Federal Student Aid
Remote
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Support the FSA Strategic Innovation Research Development team by producing annotated bibliographies and independent briefs on diverse research in the areas of student finance, higher education policy, and research policy.
- Managed, prepared and manipulated extensive databases using Excel.
- Collaborated with research teams to develop project plans aligned with target timescales.
Policy Intern
Council On Competitiveness
Washington, DC
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Support the National Commission on Innovation and Competitiveness Frontiers program by conducting research, editing, and organizing presentations on topics relating to energy, technology, and innovation.
- Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.
- Attended legislative and regulatory hearings to report information.
Constituent Services Intern
The Office Of Senator Sherrod Brown
Columbus, OH
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Supported 25+ constituents per day by phone in navigating federal programs and interacting with agencies by providing direct support and/or directing calls to appropriate caseworkers.
- Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Policy Analysis And Economics
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH 08.2018 - 05.2021
Master of Public Policy - Research Methods
University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland 08.2021 - 08.2022
Skills
Excel Proficiency
undefinedAccomplishments
- First-Class Honors from University College Dublin's MPP program
- Honors from Ohio State's dual-degree B.S. program in Public Policy Analysis and Economics
Timeline
Network Debate Coach
Success Academy Charter Schools
01.2023 - Current
Director of Debate
Bergen County Debate Club
08.2022 - 12.2023
Master of Public Policy - Research Methods
University College Dublin
08.2021 - 08.2022
AmeriCorps Partner Agency Services Coordinator
St. Louis Area Foodbank
06.2021 - 08.2021
Strategic Innovation Research Intern
Federal Student Aid
09.2020 - 05.2021
Policy Intern
Council On Competitiveness
08.2019 - 12.2019
Constituent Services Intern
The Office Of Senator Sherrod Brown
01.2019 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Public Policy Analysis And Economics
The Ohio State University
08.2018 - 05.2021
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