Dr. Ryan A. Starzyk

• Manage technology resources, the Internship program, and support donor/sponsor communications, and activations
• Assist with budget submissions for technology and communication resources
• Work closely with the board and committee co-chair's
• Manage day-to-day operations, strategy, and expansion activities
• Lead high-impact analytical, strategic, and operational projects
• Define, implement, and refine organizational strategy with the help of organizational stakeholders
• Make suggestions to the leadership team based on results after identifying challenges
• Perform ad hoc analytics, conduct research, and produce monthly reports
• Fill operational gaps and improve operational efficiency by implementing effective procedures
• Manage external and internal communications such as social media, slack, Mailchimp, and Wild Apricot
• Manage and distribute the InterPod by InterPride podcast communications and post-production marketing efforts
• Coordinate with the public relations firm to secure press related approvals
• Communicate our technology strategy to the board of directors and other stakeholders
• Work with our strategic, member benefit, and other partners to ensure contractual obligations and activations are achieved
• Develop and suggest to the Board of Directors the skills, expertise, and diversity requirements necessary to achieve balanced community representation and effective governance
• Ascertain that Board Directors receive adequate orientation to their duties
• Oversee the committee's operations logistics: report on the committee's decisions and recommendations to the board
• Oversaw global product development and partner relationships, enabling footprint expansion into new markets
• Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed
• Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers
• Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts
• Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays
• Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems
• Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution
• Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement
• Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals
• Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to sponsors, board members, and other stakeholders
• Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• The World’s Best Connectors (The WBCs) is a virtual community and think tank for C-suite executives
• The WBCs help CEOs and corporations enhance their engagement with family, employees, clients, government, and the media
• Launch and manage the research arm of The WBCs, DivTech Insights (www.divtechinsights.com)
• Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations
• Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions
• Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues

• Raised money for campaign
• Attended fundraisers, ceremonies and events to represent State Senate district
• Campaigned by connecting with current and potential voters
• Developed and strengthened political partnerships to further agendas
• Determined campaign strategies for media advertising, positions on issues and public appearances

• Analyzed large volume of data to identify patterns, trends and correlations
• Prepared detailed reports summarizing research findings and recommendations for further action
• Created and maintained database to store research data
• Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and developments to conduct relevant and valuable research
• Implemented quality control protocols to enhance accuracy of data and research results
• Interpreted data and made recommendations from findings
• Used software to evaluate and interpret data

• Kept high average of performance evaluations
• Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications
• Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager
• Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge
• Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity

Previous Roles Include

Director at Large

Chair, Education & Outreach Committee

Vice President

• Led organization in setting goals and strategies
• Contributed to values, goals and strategic vision of organization
• Provided recommendations on board of directors on group's effectiveness, actions, and future plans
• Negotiated and resolved conflicts between stakeholders
• Chaired shareholder meetings, disseminating information, and fielded questions
• Composed and transcribed well-written reports, emails and technical documents with minimal supervision
• Developed innovative approaches to problem-solving, leveraging resources and driving results
• Recruited, developed and retained excellent board members to meet organizational goals
• Oversaw restructuring of financial systems, resulting in increased profitability and operational output
• Helped record, compile, summarize and analyze data
• Spearheaded development and implementation of nonprofit governance strategies, confirming compliance with regulations at all times
• Compiled and analyzed metrics for detailed reporting and informed business planning
• Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners
• Represented organization at industry conferences and events
• Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions
• Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks

• Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents
• Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems
• Gathered and organized materials to support operations
• Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers
• Communicated with team members to enforce deadlines and quality standards
• Facilitated team productivity by providing strong leadership and surmounting challenges
• Optimized tasks and procedures resulting in reduced expenses and increased efficiency
• Monitored project plans and challenges and proactively resolved obstacles
• Scheduled production timelines and project milestones to foster quality and client satisfaction
• Liaised between clients and management to provide updated status reports
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Provide comprehensive protection and security for 20,000 military/civilian personnel and vital national security assets, infrastructure, data, and equipment valued at over $100 billion at the world’s premier aviation test center.