Kelsey Ryan
Somerville
Summary
Dedicated professional with ten years of progressive experience in administrative, operational, and financial management in higher education. Adept at designing and implementing robust systems and streamlined processes to enhance Clinic program management, support academic initiatives, and promote student success. Experienced in leading content creation and website management to ensure creative, consistent, and impactful communications. Collaborative leader with a strong track record in strategic planning, supervising staff, managing cross-departmental projects, and ensuring best practices in compliance, administration, and team communications. Proven ability to foster collaboration and innovation to advance the mission and impact of the Clinic.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Program and Communications Manager
International Human Rights Clinic, Harvard Law School
08.2018 - Current
- Lead day-to-day administrative, operational, and financial management for the Clinic, while driving long-term planning and strategic development.
- Serve as the primary liaison with Harvard Law School and university departments to ensure policy compliance.
- Oversee financial operations including forecasting, budget development, and year-end reporting.
- Supervise and manage the Clinic’s full-time Program Assistant and ensure smooth execution of events, training, and administrative processes.
- Direct all communications efforts including content strategy, social media, website management, and newsletter publication.
- Collaborate with directors to implement a multimedia communications plan that highlights clinical work and alumni engagement.
- Manage communications budget, vendor relationships, and design assets.
- Lead digital asset management and maintain archival resources including publications, media files, and clinic outputs.
- Completed Harvard University Management Training Course (Oct. 2020)
- Completed Foundations of Leadership Course (Spring 2024)
Events and Faculty Services Manager
Harvard Law School
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Plan and execute all Dean’s Office sponsored events, coordinate visiting faculty housing under supervision of Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, onboard office temp staff.
Dean’s Office Assistant
Harvard Law School
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Collect, triage, track, draft and manage all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Draft, edit, and submit letters of recommendation and support, speeches, pending publications, and nominations.
- Assist with coordination and execution of events hosted by the Dean’s Office.
- Book air, rail, and car travel for the Dean and Associate Dean.
- Schedule meetings, settle finances, order supplies, and assist with special projects as needed.
- Managed administrative aspects and onboarding projects during Dean transition during summer of 2017.
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Grantee
Hellenic American Education Foundation
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Awarded a Fulbright Teaching Assistantship grant to the HAEF in May 2014.
- Taught Research and Information Skills to students in middle & high school.
- Wrote library project curriculum & assembled project materials.
- Assisted with library tasks including archiving periodicals, updating collection catalogs, and pulling material for projects and research.
- Instructed extra-curricular Junior Forensics Club & SAT Prep weekly.
Education
Master of Liberal Arts - International Relations
Harvard University Extension School
Cambridge, MAB.A. - International Studies and Spanish
Emmanuel College
Boston, MAInternational Studies Abroad - Business and Spanish Language
Universidad de Salamanca
01.2013 - 05.2013
Skills
- Content writing
- Advanced speaking in Spanish
- Advanced reading in Spanish
- Advanced writing in Spanish
- Intermediate Modern Greek
- Team oriented
- Independent work
- Collaborative work
Internal communications
Crisis management
Project management
Content development
Program development
Web content management
Website maintenance
Communications strategy
Activities Skills Interests
- Annual Guest Lecturer on 'Fulbright in Greece' at Eastern Mediterranean Security Studies Program in Crete, Greece
- Content writer for Fulbright Greece 'Generation Study Abroad' initiative
- Advanced speaking, reading, writing in Spanish, Intermediate Modern Greek
- Team oriented, successful in independent and collaborative work
- Advanced skills in writing and research
- Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, Harvard Financial Applications.
- Strong interest in learning new programs and operation systems.
- Lover of crossword puzzles, reading, and cooking.
Certification
Harvard Universal Management Training
Harvard Law School Dean's Award for Excellence, 2024
Annual award which recognizes staff members who embody both the letter and spirit of excellence within the HLS Community. Recognizes excellence across characteristics including: collaboration, commitment, innovation, leadership, and learning.
Timeline
Harvard Foundations of Leadership Course
04-2024
Harvard Universal Management Training
10-2020
Program and Communications Manager
International Human Rights Clinic, Harvard Law School
08.2018 - Current
Events and Faculty Services Manager
Harvard Law School
10.2015 - 08.2018
Dean’s Office Assistant
Harvard Law School
10.2015 - 08.2018
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Grantee
Hellenic American Education Foundation
08.2014 - 07.2015
International Studies Abroad - Business and Spanish Language
Universidad de Salamanca
01.2013 - 05.2013
B.A. - International Studies and Spanish
Emmanuel College
Master of Liberal Arts - International Relations
Harvard University Extension School
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