Dennis Ryan
DENNIS RYAN
7240 CORBIN AVE #216
RESEDA, CA 91335
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DENNISRYAN------------
OBJECTIVE
I am currently enrolled in the Paralegal degree program at Pasadena City
College. At the present, I am working as a scenic carpenter but the law has
always been a passion of mine. I am 51 years old, originally from Kansas. As
a child, I was raised under unusual circumstances due to my dad's religious
beliefs. At 15 (1985) I was incarcerated, along with my dad. I spent roughly
12 years in prison but while inside I broke the control of my dad, earned an
AA degree in business marketing and became a legal aide through the
Nebraska Attorney General's office. Upon my release, I had intentions of
going to law school because I felt I needed to find a way to give back. I very
much wanted to get involved in prisoner rights, try to find a way to help
young people that were incarcerated and attempt to help victims of
domestic violence. I felt my experiences could greatly benefit others. Upon
release, I realized my transition was not going to be easy as I had thought. I
lacked the social skills that are needed to succeed in society and there was
no one I really could look to that could relate to my situation. Eventually,
life took over and I became a dad, which is my most proudest moment. I
had the opportunity to give my son everything my dad took from me. I put
my dreams on hold and today he's in college in Kansas. Two years ago I
moved to SoCal to pursue the dreams I had 20+ years ago.
EDUCATION
Degree Title | Pasadena City College-Paralegal Studies
OCTOBER 2020 TO PRESENT
I am currently pursuing an Applied Science Degree.
Degree Title |
Southeast Community College
1989 TO 1992
Associate of Arts Degree Business Marketing
3.38 GPA
Degree Title | Wichita Area Technical College
1999 to 2001
Certificates in Form, Frame, Finish Commercial Carpentry
Classes Completed
Introduction to Paralegal
Tort Law(in progress)
Legal Research(in progress)
Wills, Trust and Probate(in progress)
Family Law(in progress)
Certificates
LexisNexis
Legal Proficiency Certification - Module 1 Completed on Jan 04, 2021
Legal Proficiency Certification - Module 2 Completed on Jan 05, 2021
Legal Proficiency Certification - Module 3 Completed on Jan 05, 2021
Work History
April 2019 to Present
Vision Scenery
12450 Foothill Blvd
Sylmar, Ca 91342
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Position: Scenic Carpenter
April 2017 to March 2019
Self Employed, Owner Operator
Owned my own truck and leased on with Jensen Brother�s Trucking
Over the road truck driving.
June 2010 to April 2017
Barnett Construction
6821 SW 12th Street
Lincoln, NE 68523
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I drove over the road for Jerry. He had trucks leased to Dahlsten Trucking, who
had a terminal in Hutchinson, Kansas where I used to live.
May 2008 to June 2010
Reno County Public Works
600 Scott Blvd
South Hutchinson, KS 67505
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2
Title was Equipment Operator III
Operated various heavy equipment from motor graders to dozers and cranes.
Drove trucks and trained employees in commercial driving.
1998 to 2008
Simpson and Associates
Wichita, Kansas
I started as a laborer and worked my way up to finish carpenter/foreman.
Simpson�s is who sent me to Wichita Area Tech College for the Association of
General Contractors carpenter classes.
SKILLS
? Very good at organization
? Able to listen and communicate effectively.
? Can look at problems, assess and figure out solutions
? Adaptability
? Effectively manages time
? Self starter and motivated
? Computer literate in Microsoft Office
? Google Docs
? Able to work on teams or individually
? Willingness to learn
? Dependable
? Empathy and understanding
General
I will have no issues answering questions someone might have concerning
my past. I know some people will not be able to go beyond what happened
in my life when I was a child. I understand and accept that. I just feel that I
can bring a lot of intangible qualities to the table. I also understand that I do
not have my paralegal degree yet but it is a work in progress. I am just looking
for the opportunity to get started while I finish the degree. I would be willing
to begin on an intern basis, if need be, to get started.
DENNIS RYAN
7240 CORBIN AVE #216
RESEDA, CA 91335
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DENNISRYAN------------
OBJECTIVE
I am currently enrolled in the Paralegal degree program at Pasadena City
College. At the present, I am working as a scenic carpenter but the law has
always been a passion of mine. I am 51 years old, originally from Kansas. As
a child, I was raised under unusual circumstances due to my dad's religious
beliefs. At 15 (1985) I was incarcerated, along with my dad. I spent roughly
12 years in prison but while inside I broke the control of my dad, earned an
AA degree in business marketing and became a legal aide through the
Nebraska Attorney General's office. Upon my release, I had intentions of
going to law school because I felt I needed to find a way to give back. I very
much wanted to get involved in prisoner rights, try to find a way to help
young people that were incarcerated and attempt to help victims of
domestic violence. I felt my experiences could greatly benefit others. Upon
release, I realized my transition was not going to be easy as I had thought. I
lacked the social skills that are needed to succeed in society and there was
no one I really could look to that could relate to my situation. Eventually,
life took over and I became a dad, which is my most proudest moment. I
had the opportunity to give my son everything my dad took from me. I put
my dreams on hold and today he's in college in Kansas. Two years ago I
moved to SoCal to pursue the dreams I had 20+ years ago.
EDUCATION
Degree Title | Pasadena City College-Paralegal Studies
OCTOBER 2020 TO PRESENT
I am currently pursuing an Applied Science Degree.
Degree Title |
Southeast Community College
1989 TO 1992
Associate of Arts Degree Business Marketing
3.38 GPA
Degree Title | Wichita Area Technical College
1999 to 2001
Certificates in Form, Frame, Finish Commercial Carpentry
Classes Completed
Introduction to Paralegal
Tort Law(in progress)
Legal Research(in progress)
Wills, Trust and Probate(in progress)
Family Law(in progress)
Certificates
LexisNexis
Legal Proficiency Certification - Module 1 Completed on Jan 04, 2021
Legal Proficiency Certification - Module 2 Completed on Jan 05, 2021
Legal Proficiency Certification - Module 3 Completed on Jan 05, 2021
Work History
April 2019 to Present
Vision Scenery
12450 Foothill Blvd
Sylmar, Ca 91342
------------
Position: Scenic Carpenter
April 2017 to March 2019
Self Employed, Owner Operator
Owned my own truck and leased on with Jensen Brother�s Trucking
Over the road truck driving.
June 2010 to April 2017
Barnett Construction
6821 SW 12th Street
Lincoln, NE 68523
------------
I drove over the road for Jerry. He had trucks leased to Dahlsten Trucking, who
had a terminal in Hutchinson, Kansas where I used to live.
May 2008 to June 2010
Reno County Public Works
600 Scott Blvd
South Hutchinson, KS 67505
------------
2
Title was Equipment Operator III
Operated various heavy equipment from motor graders to dozers and cranes.
Drove trucks and trained employees in commercial driving.
1998 to 2008
Simpson and Associates
Wichita, Kansas
I started as a laborer and worked my way up to finish carpenter/foreman.
Simpson�s is who sent me to Wichita Area Tech College for the Association of
General Contractors carpenter classes.
SKILLS
? Very good at organization
? Able to listen and communicate effectively.
? Can look at problems, assess and figure out solutions
? Adaptability
? Effectively manages time
? Self starter and motivated
? Computer literate in Microsoft Office
? Google Docs
? Able to work on teams or individually
? Willingness to learn
? Dependable
? Empathy and understanding
General
I will have no issues answering questions someone might have concerning
my past. I know some people will not be able to go beyond what happened
in my life when I was a child. I understand and accept that. I just feel that I
can bring a lot of intangible qualities to the table. I also understand that I do
not have my paralegal degree yet but it is a work in progress. I am just looking
for the opportunity to get started while I finish the degree. I would be willing
to begin on an intern basis, if need be, to get started.