Ryan D. McConnaughey
RESUME
WORK EXPERIENCE
Feb 2018-May 2019: Manager
The Pronghorn Agency
Work with clients to create innovative, effective solutions that represent their brands, visions and goals. Create strategic communication plans and develop branded collaterial
May 2015-Jan 2018: Quality Systems & Communication Associate
McGinley Orthopedics
Represent the company to external audiences including media, government, investors, customers, and other interested parties. Develop advertising strategies for both traditional and social media. Create and maintain all aspects of the Quality Management System to both ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 standards
Jan 2009-May 2015: Field Representative & Grants Coordinator
Congressman Cynthia Lummis
Act as liaison between the Congressman and constituents, handle casework between constituents and federal agencies, represent the Congressman at various meetings and functions, research federal grant opportunities for businesses and nonprofit organizations
SKILLS
EDUCATION
Dec 12, 2008: M.S., Agriculture Economics
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
4.0 GPA
Thesis: "Adding Value to the New Mexico Beef Industry: A Multiple Approach Method."
NMSU Graduate Student Honor Award
May 5, 2007: B.S., Agriculture Business, cum laude
International Concentration, Economics Minor
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
3.836 GPA
Senior Thesis: "Agrarian Reform and its Effects on Economic Development in Southern Africa
UW Tobin Outstanding Male Graduate Award Finalist
Gamma Sigma Delta Agriculture Honorary Honor Book Award
HONORS & AWARDS
COMMUNITY & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Nov 2014-Present: Member
University of Wyoming Fan Experience Board
Serve as a voice of feedback, creativity, and honesty to the University of Wyoming Athletics Department with the goal of improving the game day experience of Wyoming Cowboy and Cowgirl Athletic Events. Make recommendations and act as the "voice of the fans."
Jan 2013-Aug 2016: Western Region Director
FARMHOUSE International Fraternity
Assist chapter and alumni members in the Western United States and Canada with operations, leadership development, recruitment, risk management, and other programs, as needed, via on-site and video conference visits. Act as a liaison between chapter members and Fraternity Staff.
Aug 2014-May 2015: Class of 2015
Leadership Wyoming
Annual program for a diverse group of business and community leaders to gain a better understanding of public policy issues, economic and social diversity and the challenges facing our state; and to prepare them, through shared interests and the leadership skills developed, to be active in building a better Wyoming.