Ryan O'Sullivan

Disciplined and focused United States Marine Corps Veteran, with strong interpersonal communication skills, experience with Microsoft office, and proven project management capabilities. Successful track record of exceeding goals and meeting deadlines; great leadership skills with the ability to learn quickly. Has earned the respect of his peers and the confidence of his chain of command conducting his duties with the highest degree of professionalism.

Program Manager SSGP Fox, Suicide Prevention services - MHA Dutchess Veterans - Dutchess County, NY

(2024-11 - 2025-01)

• Supervised Fox staff in everyday activities while overseeing the program and it's effectiveness of the clients.
• Maintained 100 plus clients utilizing the programs.
• Implemented and maintained weekly therapies and workshops offered to the clients.
• Developed and monitored new and existing therapies that the program offers.
• Maintained strong relationships with community agencies, Veterans affairs, and local service organizations.
• Ensured compliance with SSG Fox VA regulations, including audits and site visits.
• Conducted staff training models on best practices in Veteran services.
• Lead strategic planning, evaluated program effectiveness and prepared weekly and monthly progress reports.

Program Manager, Veteran Coordinator - Heroic Food, Inc. - Dutchess County, NY

(2016-12 - 2021-01)

• Facilitated communications between participants and mentor farmers both directly and indirectly by providing an appropriate level of guidance and support for Veterans in the program.
• Worked one on one with participants to help them clarify and achieve their learning objectives in conjunction with the goals of the Heroic Food program.
• Planed, arranged, and coordinated workshop logistics such as instructors, housing, catering meals, transportation, and all other items related with workshop implementation.
• Conveyed using written and verbal communication practices related to crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
• Conducted large scale outreach operations promoting and recruiting for the Heroic Food mission throughout the Hudson Valley and NYC.

Restaurant and event services - American Legion Post 1302 - Dutchess County NY

(2023-08 - 2024-03)

Veterans Liaison Representative/Case Manager - US House of Representatives (D-19) - Congressman Antonio Delgado

(2019-02 - 2020-02)

• Served as liaison for local Veterans and Military members and their families with federal agencies.
• Handled over 300 casework assignments with constituents with federal issues regarding medical documents, historical documents, VA benefits and more.
• Worked directly with multiple federal agencies to ensure timely outcomes with case matters.
• Prepared periodic reports for the District Director on pending cases and district activities in assigned issued areas.

Veterans Advisory Committee Member - US House of Representatives (D-18) - Congressman Sean P. Maloney

(2016-01 - 2019-01)

Veterans Advisory Committee Member - New York State Senate (D-41) - Senator Sue Serino

(2015-08 - 2019-02)

• Discuss issues regarding veterans services throughout the Hudson Valley Region.
• Attend local events to help pass information to veterans seeking help.
• Work closely with county legislatures and district representatives in building programs for veterans.

Administrative Assistant/ Work Study - South Orange County Veterans Center - Laguna Hills, California

(2012-09 - 2013-03)

• Assisted veterans and family members with questions about the VetCenter, setting appointments, and assisted with information regarding VA benefits and health care.

Artillery Section Chief/Squad Leader - United States Marine Corps - Camp Pendleton, California

(2002-01 - 2005-06)

Golf Battery 2nd Battalion 11th Marine Regiment

LAV-25 Crewman, Vehicle Commander/Instructor - United States Marine Corps - Camp Pendleton, California

(2006-06 - 2010-02)

Charlie Company 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion

• Directly supervised, trained, and evaluated enlisted personnel in highly dangerous tasks during training and combat operations

Dutchess Community College (2015-09 - 2017-06)

Saddleback College (2010-06 - 2012-12)

Roy C. Ketcham Senior High School (1997-09 - 2001-06)