Ryan Hill

Manage competency project from scope and proposal through deliverable. Align training, professional development, and succession planning to competency model. Perform training needs analysis to determine best practices for timing and delivery.

• Develop original, evidence-based competency model through research and analysis, subsequently validated by published research.
• Facilitate employee/SME focus groups to develop competency database.
• Provide training on best-practice strategies to incorporate competency database into practical operations and HR functions, such as hiring, project assignments, training, and succession planning.
• Commended by CEO for ability to delve into technical aspects of competency model creation while retaining focus on the model's value proposition and integration into company operations.
• Commended by faculty advisor for ability to create a well-structured proposal and meticulous project plan while leading client from ambiguous idea to defined needs and scope.

Create, manage, and provide content services as freelance copywriter. Market services, attract and manage clients. Negotiate contracts and deliverables for projects.

• Develop employee training materials for small businesses, empowering owners to develop and retain key staff while increasing sales and market share.
• Review and edit annual 10-K statement for regional bank, ensuring accuracy and consistency of data prior to submission to Securities and Exchange Commission.
• Create SEO articles and press releases for local small business, increasing web search hits and developing presence and branding online.

Lead and develop faculty and staff; manage operations, educational program and facilities. Assess training needs and provide training and development for employees. Instructional design and delivery in classroom and online settings for all levels from youth through adult learners.

• Improve effectiveness of direct-report educators through training and development, designing and delivering training in learning technologies, instructional development, and communications.
• Create continuity of operating standards by evaluating, formalizing, and documenting standard policies and procedures.
• Lead successful change initiatives, achieving 100% compliance in technology utilization, and improving learner effectiveness through implementation of evidence-based educational practices.
• Reduce operating deficit by $1000s within 10 months of hire, creating first balanced budget in five years.
• Obtain longest possible term of accreditation as project manager for school accreditation, coordinating internal and external SMEs, setting priorities and deadlines.
• Ensure full accreditation granted to program as project manager for College of Education graduate degree audit, compiling, analyzing, and reporting data to ensure compliance with accreditation standards.