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Ryan Williams

Olive Branch,US

Summary

Student leader with extensive experience in organizing impactful campus events and enhancing student engagement at IGNITE. Proven ability to coordinate teams and drive initiatives that foster student development and strengthen community ties. Skilled in clear communication, strategic problem-solving, and collaboration, consistently achieving organizational goals in dynamic environments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Chaplain Assistant - Small Group Coordinator

Office of Spiritual Life & Mission
Huntsville, Alabama
08.2025 - Current
  • Developed website section to promote small groups on campus.
  • Coordinated weekly check-ins with small group leaders to strengthen support.
  • Facilitated small group leader training sessions to enhance leadership skills.
  • Organized small group fair, increasing visibility of groups for the campus community.
  • Managed weekly correspondence with twelve leaders to ensure effective communication.
  • Delivered signed files from administration, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
  • Distributed worship and chapel credits while assisting with troubleshooting issues.
  • Provided prayer and emotional support to student body, fostering a supportive environment.

Operations Coordinator

United Student Movement
Huntsville, Alabama
06.2025 - Current
  • Managed communication among students, faculty, and administration for effective program support.
  • Organized training sessions to strengthen student leadership and teamwork skills.
  • Facilitated meetings to collect feedback and enhance operational processes.
  • Conducted training for new employees on established operational procedures.
  • Developed strategies to streamline workflow efficiency across teams.
  • Provided technical support for internal software applications, ensuring optimal functionality.
  • Trained and mentored employees to elevate team productivity levels.
  • Oversaw platform security and engagement for all 31 organization members.

Director of Community Outreach

Aym - Adventist Youth Ministry
Huntsville, Alabama
05.2025 - Current
  • Developed and implemented community outreach strategies to enhance public awareness of organizational services.
  • Established and maintained relationships with local churches to facilitate youth engagement activities.
  • Collaborated with nearby ministries to streamline service offerings and address community needs.
  • Advertised Aym at off-campus parties to attract new participants and support.
  • Brainstormed funding solutions to sustain outreach efforts for Aym.

Magabook Canvasser

Georgia Cumberland Conference
Calhoun, Georgia
05.2024 - Current
  • Engaged community members through door-to-door outreach initiatives.
  • Distributed promotional materials to boost awareness and participation.
  • Participated in Reach Baltimore 2025 campaign to enhance community engagement.
  • Recruited canvassers to strengthen outreach efforts and increase impact.
  • Delivered presentations on Literature Evangelism at Chesapeake Bay Camp meeting.
  • Accumulated hundreds of community service hours through dedicated outreach efforts.
  • Achieved distribution of sixty books in one day, demonstrating effective canvassing techniques.

RELIGIOUS SENATOR

United Student Movement
Huntsville, AL
05.2024 - 05.2025
  • Served as Senate Chaplain, addressing spiritual needs through devotionals and prayer.
  • Established Community Outreach Initiative to enhance engagement with local communities.
  • Executed primary initiative focused on supporting student development and well-being.
  • Accomplished various initiatives: Ministry Central, Testimony Thursdays, Professional Headshots for underclassmen, and Scholarship Opportunities.

DIRECTOR

IGNITE
Huntsville, AL
05.2024 - 04.2025
  • Compiled speaker list and established contact with all selected speakers.
  • Conducted weekly planning meetings to ensure alignment and progress.
  • Developed event calendar by June and December for upcoming semester activities.
  • Presented innovative ideas and articulated service vision to the team.
  • Delegated tasks and responsibilities effectively among team members.
  • Established clear expectations to enhance team accountability.
  • Met weekly with Pastor Mann to debrief and identify necessary action items.

VICE PRESIDENT

Track Club
Huntsville, AL
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Collaborated with President to organize track event 'The Cash Dash,' attracting over 50 attendees and awarding $450 to winners.
  • Developed comprehensive workout training plans for distance runners, ensuring structured training cycles.
  • Planned weekly workouts in coordination with President to enhance athlete performance.
  • Conducted devotional sessions at every practice to foster team unity.
  • Attended Sunday practices at 10 am to support team development.
  • Utilized Excel to distribute structured 5-6 week training plans efficiently.
  • Assisted in creating track club constitution to establish organizational guidelines.

STUDENT LIAISON

IT
Huntsville, AL
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Assisted in ensuring small hotspot boxes were working around campus and placed cards about the wi-fi around campus.
  • Ensured the WI-FI box in the library was updated with the latest firmware.
  • Be the students' voice on what they currently think about the wi-fi, as they are trying to implement short and midterm improvements.
  • Provided administrative support to student coordinators and faculty advisors, including scheduling meetings, taking meeting notes, and answering inquiries.

NEWS REPORTER

GMOU
Huntsville, AL
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Produced multimedia content by integrating text, audio, images, and video elements.
  • Edited audio and video footage to ensure high-quality delivery for audiences.
  • Researched HBCU Connect, streamlining scholarship information for student access.
  • Executed tasks assigned by Co-Anchors to support overall production objectives.

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - THEOLOGY

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL, US
05.2027

Minor - Business Administration And Management

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL
05-2027

Skills

  • Delegation and organization
  • Event planning and fundraising
  • Multitasking and reliability
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Goal orientation and problem-solving
  • Active listening and communication
  • Committee leadership and teamwork
  • Time and task management
  • Openness to learning and integrity
  • Professionalism and public speaking

References

  • Carlin Alfrod, Director Of Chief Operations, MItech, (615) 715-0662, carlin@mitechusa.com
  • Kimberly Mann, Pastor, IGNITE, (256) 468-4331, kmann@oucsda.org
  • Matthew Dormus, Co-Anchor, GMOU, (678) 923-7830, matthew.dormus@oakwood.edu
  • Elek King, President, Track Club, (734) 787-7470, elek.king@oakwood.edu

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chaplain Assistant - Small Group Coordinator

Office of Spiritual Life & Mission
08.2025 - Current

Operations Coordinator

United Student Movement
06.2025 - Current

Director of Community Outreach

Aym - Adventist Youth Ministry
05.2025 - Current

Magabook Canvasser

Georgia Cumberland Conference
05.2024 - Current

RELIGIOUS SENATOR

United Student Movement
05.2024 - 05.2025

DIRECTOR

IGNITE
05.2024 - 04.2025

STUDENT LIAISON

IT
09.2023 - 04.2024

NEWS REPORTER

GMOU
09.2023 - 03.2024

VICE PRESIDENT

Track Club
08.2023 - 05.2024

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - THEOLOGY

Oakwood University

Minor - Business Administration And Management

Oakwood University