Ryan Kelly

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Education

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA

Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology, ABD expected May 2012­­­­

·      Twenty-Third Annual IUP Foundational Doctoral Fellowship ‘09

·      Straightforward Media Law Enforcement Scholarship (3rd Quarter, ‘09)

·      Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Member ’09

·      Northeastern Association of Criminal Justice Sciences, Member ’09

·      New Jersey Association of Criminal Justice Educators, Member ’09

Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI

Juris Doctor, 2007 – 2008 (24 credits)

·      American Bar Association/Law Student Division, Associate Member, ‘07 – Present

·      New Jersey State Bar Association, Associate Member, ‘07 – Present

·      Mock Trial Board, Associate Member ’07 – ’08

·      Service to Soldiers, Volunteer ’07 – ’08 / Cooley JAG Corps, Vice President ’08

Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, August 2007

·      Fred V. Morrone Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Rutgers University, Center for Government Services, New Brunswick, NJ

Certificate in Municipal Elected Officials Certificate Program, June 2007

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, December 2005

Concentration: Criminology and Criminal Justice

Minor: Political Science

·      Highest New Member GPA 2004, Triangle Fraternity

·      Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, Cadet and Outstanding Participant Ribbon

Publications

·      Sever, B., & Kelly, R. (2009). Anthrax murder investigation. In Encyclopedia of forensic science. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press.

·      Sever, B., & Kelly, R. (2009). Crack cocaine. In Encyclopedia of forensic science. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press.

Experience

Colorado Technical University - Online, Denver, CO

Adjunct Professor  (16 credits taught)

2010

Instructor for Criminal Justice & Paralegal Studies department. Online lecturer of multiple sections of Family Law.  Assisted students with their coursework and utilized various distance education methods including Blackboard and Acrobat technology.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Center for Health and Well-Being, Indiana, PA

Consultant/Graduate Social Norms Project Coordinator

2009

Assisted the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Program in the development/implementation of a social norms marketing campaign, and recruited, organized and oversaw student volunteers that were instrumental in developing the campaign.

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, Johnstown, PA, &

Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, PA

Professional Tutor  (Sociology, Criminal Justice, Mathematics)

2009- 2010

Assisted students with their coursework in the social sciences including understanding of concepts, writing and research skills.

Peak Security, Pittsburgh, PA

Security Enforcement Officer

2009 – 2010

Responsible for safety and security of various client property locations, including technical surveillance, foot patrol, room inspections, policy compliance and extensive documentation of same.  WyoTech Property.

Berkeley College, Woodland Park, NJ

Adjunct Professor  (12 credits taught)

2009

Instructor for Criminal Justice department. Lecturer of Police and Society; Criminology.  Assisted students with their coursework and utilized various methods including online Blackboard technology.  Coached the Criminal Justice debate team.

Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, NJ

Adjunct Professor  (12 credits taught)

2008 – 2009

Instructor for Liberal Arts department. Lecturer of multiple sections of Sociology; Sociology of Education.  Assisted students with their coursework and utilized various methods of teaching and testing including a class website.

Borough of Lake Como, Lake Como, NJ

Councilman

2007

Campaigned and elected to councilman position. Considered and adopted municipal ordinances, resolutions, liquor licenses, and all other related borough council matters. Acted as Recycling Coordinator and Council Liaison to the Lake Como Board of Education. Assigned to Recreation, Fire & First Aid, and Calendar & Website Committees.

Law Offices of John W. Callinan, Esq., Wall Township, NJ

Law Clerk

Summer 2007

Drafted court documents and litigation pleadings.  Conducted legal research.  Wrote business letters to clients, courts, and other agencies.  Filed, mailed, and faxed documents.  Answered telephones and assisted editing the company newsletter.

Monmouth University (School of Educational Leadership & Special Education), West Long Branch, NJ

Graduate Research Assistant

2006 – 2007

Researched numerous periodicals and journals.  Prepared abstracts.  Coded and analyzed data.  Prepared letters and other academic documents for various professors and adjunct faculty.

Monmouth County, NJ

Teacher          

2006 – 2007

Earned substitute teacher credential for Monmouth County, grades K-12.  Taught high school students and students with special behavioral concerns.

Law Offices of Constantine Bardis, Esq. LLC, Lake Como, NJ

Law Clerk, Paralegal, IT

2006 (FT)

Executive Assistant, Legal Associate, Intern

2003 – 2005 Summers (PT)

Drafted court documents and litigation, conducted legal research via Lexis-Nexis, wrote business letters to clients/courts, couriered, filed, mailed, faxed, answered phones, and more.  Created and maintained company website, www.bardislaw.com, and handled IT issues within the office i.e. company e-mail and networking.

Valor Security, Foothills Fashion Mall, Fort Collins, CO

Security Officer         

2005 – 2006

Responsible for public safety, the safety of patrons including safe-walks to and from vehicles/stores, assistance with purchases, searching for lost vehicles and persons, patrolling of various property locations and respective surveillance of the interior and exterior via foot and security vehicle.

Colorado State University Police Department, Fort Collins, CO

Campus Service Officer

2003 – 2004

Responsible for campus safety including safe-walks on and off campus, patrolling of various residential locations and library, parade/traffic duty, and technical surveillance for police.

Colorado State University Housing, Fort Collins, CO

Dormitory Monitor

2002 – 2003

2003 – 2004

Assisted over 600 residents with various needs, responsible for their safety and room security.

EliteWebbers.com, Florissant, CO

Webmaster/Owner

1999 – 2002

Created and maintained websites for various companies.  Demonstrated ability to work independently.  Small computer operations, word processing, spread sheets, internet, and web design.  Managed all aspects of the business.  Planned and executed all financial and advertising projects.

Languages

·      Conversational in French.

Memberships/Volunteer Work

·      Pennsylvania Notary Public Commission, Notary (exp. April, 2014)

·      New Jersey Notary Public Commission, Notary (exp. April, 2014)

·      Master Mason – Ocean Lodge No.89, F.&A.M., Spring Lake Heights, NJ (2009 – Present)

·      Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Member (2008 - Present)

·      Ancient Order of Hibernians in America (2006-Present)

·      Knights of Columbus (2005-Present)

·      Scuba Diver (Certified Open Waters), Scuba Schools International (2005-Present)

·      Unites States Air Force Auxiliary (Civil Air Patrol); Captain, Student Pilot (2001 - Present)

·      Blood Drive Coordinator, Central Jersey Blood Center (Lake Como, 2006-2008)

·      First Responder, Bradley Beach First Aid Squad; American Red Cross (2004-2006)

·      President, Triangle Fraternity at Colorado State University (2004-2005)

·      Santa Cops; Shop with a Cop (2005)

·      Volunteer Driver / Dispatcher, CSU RamRide; Safe ride home program (2003-2005)

·      Justice, Greek Life Judicial Board of CSU (2004)

·      Judge Official, Science Olympiad (2004)

·      CSUnity; community service outreach (2003-2004)

·      Cadet, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (2001-2003)

·      Supreme Court Justice, Associated Students of Colorado State University (2001-2003)