Ryan Mondalek

Dedicated and service-oriented professional with extensive education and experience in policy analysis, policy implementation, program evaluation, utilizing critical thinking, issue resolution, and analytical abilities. Skilled in utilizing specialized policy knowledge to create strong implementation plans. Skilled in public speaking, allowing for effective stakeholder and lawmaker engagement. Energetic, organized, positive, and self-motivated with the ability to act quickly to adapt to challenges and changing environments. A self-starter who thrives in stressful situations with the ability to think and act quickly. A quick and willing learner, passionate about state and local government. Fluent in both English and German.

Aug 2021-Apr 2024• Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Graduate Assistant  

Assisted in lecture and classroom functions, graded weekly assignments and tests in a timely manner, instructed students in one-on-one sessions, and designed midterm and final exams.Assisted professor in research functions including literature review, research design, and public engagement

• Ensured professor was provided with ample support for optimal classroomand experiment functionality.

Aug 2020 – Aug 2022 • SNAP TERMINAL • Birmingham, MI

Analyst Intern

Provide support for the planning and integration of processes focusing on the collection, analysis, and decision making of data gathered from multiple sources using OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) and OSA (Open-Source Analysis) on topics ranging from geopolitical affairs to cultural/religious generational marketing to domestic and international security issues.

• Develop and present complex reports on information gathered through analyses.

Apr 2016 – Mar 2021, Oct 2023 - Present • THE HENRY FORD • Dearborn, MI

Presenter

Provided excellent customer service to guests, primarily to children and families. Facilitated and instructed the educational events and activities. Engaged in researching and crafting dynamic presentations to be given to a range of audiences.

• Interacted with guests, provided instruction interactive presentations, operated historical equipment.

Bachelor of Arts, World Politics, Minor in Leadership of Organizations • Michigan State University, Aug. 2021

Master’s of Public Policy • Michigan State University, Apr. 2024

Member, ROTC; Awards include: AFROTC Commendation Award, Fitness Award, Academic Award

Dean’s List, 2018 – 2021

Lebanese Student Association, Member