Policy Analyst
ROBERT RIDLEY, MPP
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Experienced in identifying, analyzing, and evaluating complex social, political, and economic issues within government and nonprofit environments to solve problems. Advocates for equality within education, affordable housing, the arts and community philanthropy. Understands, economics, finance, program management, policy formulation and policy analysis. Strong mathematical abilities. Communicates conclusions and recommendations effectively. Competencies include:
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Access and Statistical Analysis and Graphic Software.
Familiar with Accounting, Budgeting, Fundraising, Grant applications and Web Design.
Master�s in Public Policy with a concentration in Education Policy.
SKILLS
Research
Data Gathering
Data Analysis
Report Writing
Presentation
Public Speaking
SPSS
R
Stata
Infogram
Data Mining
Problem Solving
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE and VOLUNTEERING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVOCATE (Volunteer) 2019
Avondale Quality of Life: Cincinnati, OH
Served as active member of a group titled �Sharing Success� whose goal was to brainstorm and devise methods by which existing Avondale community residents would benefit from future investments in neighborhood economic development.
The results became the contents of a community plan which was presented to and passed by Cincinnati City Council in early 2020.
FUNDRAISING ASSISTANT (Internship) Jun-Oct 2018
Ohio Justice and Policy Center: (via Association of Fundraising Professionals) Cincinnati, OH
Researched possible donors and grant funders via the Foundation Center, GuideStar, and the blue book of Cincinnati-area while maintaining accurate automated and manual entry to Salsa CRM database.
Created a grant application in partnership with the Development Director and Program Manager that resulted in a $5,000 award.
RESEARCH ANALYST (Volunteer) 2014-2018
Cincinnati Art Museum: Cincinnati, OH
Developed statistical reports, conducted analyses for agency leadership, and completed project that included data visualization (produced from heat mapping) in support of agency�s five year strategic plan.
Strive Partnership: Cincinnati, OH
Produced linear regression analysis in R, resulting in information allowing Strive Partnership - an educational nonprofit - to develop a recommendation strategy of policy modifications to Cincinnati Public Schools.
United Way: Lexington, KY and Cincinnati, OH
Identified areas of interest to improve advocacy strategy targeted at the government of Kentucky.
Analyzed the providers, curricula, and effectiveness of various financial education initiatives to assist the agency in its financial education program development.
PROGRAM ANALYST (Intern) Jun-Aug 2013
Government Accountability Office: Washington, D.C
Team Contributor to a project that analyzed National School Lunch Program compliance.
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ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 2011
City of Cincinnati Treasurer�s Office: Cincinnati, OH
Analyzed Transient Occupancy Tax exemption data provided by hotels to ensure compliance with allowable hotel guest exemptions.
Conducted bank reconciliation for balances owed to City for licenses, property taxes and various other receivables.
TUTOR 2009-2011
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College: Cincinnati, OH
Tutored Math and Accounting resulting in improved letter grades for over 100 students, including helping all students with failing grades pass their courses.
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 2007-2008
Accountants to You: Cincinnati, OH
Capital Investment Group:
Redesigned online catalog of real estate listings, improving price and product information, and reorganizing inventory groups to streamline property searches thus improving ability to market product.
Casco Products:
Organized thousands of accounts payable paper invoices resulting in an improved retrieval system.
Fifth Third Bank:
Reconciled scanned accounts payable documents with corresponding Access database entries.
RESEARCH ANALYST 2002-2006
Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) via Public Allies Cincinnati: Cincinnati, OH
Reorganized and updated HOME�s website using Nvu software saving the agency from having to hire an outside contractor.
University of Cincinnati Institute for Community Partnership: Cincinnati, OH
Performed regression and correlation analyses in SPSS of the 20 largest school districts in Ohio to determine ways to close the student achievement gap between rich and poor districts.
EDUCATION
M.P.P., Master of Public Policy: Concentration in Education Policy
Martin School of Public Policy and Administration*, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Relevant Coursework:
Policy Process
Public Policy Economics
Econometrics
Program Evaluation
Government Information Systems
Public Policy Analysis
Public Organization, Theory, and Behavior
Tax Policy
Public Financial Management
Accounting Certificate Courses, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Cincinnati, OH
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
HONORS AND AWARDS
National Merit Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
ROBERT RIDLEY, MPP
------------ | ------------ | ------------/in/robertjridley | Open to relocation
Experienced in identifying, analyzing, and evaluating complex social, political, and economic issues within government and nonprofit environments to solve problems. Advocates for equality within education, affordable housing, the arts and community philanthropy. Understands, economics, finance, program management, policy formulation and policy analysis. Strong mathematical abilities. Communicates conclusions and recommendations effectively. Competencies include:
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Access and Statistical Analysis and Graphic Software.
Familiar with Accounting, Budgeting, Fundraising, Grant applications and Web Design.
Master�s in Public Policy with a concentration in Education Policy.
SKILLS
Research
Data Gathering
Data Analysis
Report Writing
Presentation
Public Speaking
SPSS
R
Stata
Infogram
Data Mining
Problem Solving
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE and VOLUNTEERING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVOCATE (Volunteer) 2019
Avondale Quality of Life: Cincinnati, OH
Served as active member of a group titled �Sharing Success� whose goal was to brainstorm and devise methods by which existing Avondale community residents would benefit from future investments in neighborhood economic development.
The results became the contents of a community plan which was presented to and passed by Cincinnati City Council in early 2020.
FUNDRAISING ASSISTANT (Internship) Jun-Oct 2018
Ohio Justice and Policy Center: (via Association of Fundraising Professionals) Cincinnati, OH
Researched possible donors and grant funders via the Foundation Center, GuideStar, and the blue book of Cincinnati-area while maintaining accurate automated and manual entry to Salsa CRM database.
Created a grant application in partnership with the Development Director and Program Manager that resulted in a $5,000 award.
RESEARCH ANALYST (Volunteer) 2014-2018
Cincinnati Art Museum: Cincinnati, OH
Developed statistical reports, conducted analyses for agency leadership, and completed project that included data visualization (produced from heat mapping) in support of agency�s five year strategic plan.
Strive Partnership: Cincinnati, OH
Produced linear regression analysis in R, resulting in information allowing Strive Partnership - an educational nonprofit - to develop a recommendation strategy of policy modifications to Cincinnati Public Schools.
United Way: Lexington, KY and Cincinnati, OH
Identified areas of interest to improve advocacy strategy targeted at the government of Kentucky.
Analyzed the providers, curricula, and effectiveness of various financial education initiatives to assist the agency in its financial education program development.
PROGRAM ANALYST (Intern) Jun-Aug 2013
Government Accountability Office: Washington, D.C
Team Contributor to a project that analyzed National School Lunch Program compliance.
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ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 2011
City of Cincinnati Treasurer�s Office: Cincinnati, OH
Analyzed Transient Occupancy Tax exemption data provided by hotels to ensure compliance with allowable hotel guest exemptions.
Conducted bank reconciliation for balances owed to City for licenses, property taxes and various other receivables.
TUTOR 2009-2011
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College: Cincinnati, OH
Tutored Math and Accounting resulting in improved letter grades for over 100 students, including helping all students with failing grades pass their courses.
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 2007-2008
Accountants to You: Cincinnati, OH
Capital Investment Group:
Redesigned online catalog of real estate listings, improving price and product information, and reorganizing inventory groups to streamline property searches thus improving ability to market product.
Casco Products:
Organized thousands of accounts payable paper invoices resulting in an improved retrieval system.
Fifth Third Bank:
Reconciled scanned accounts payable documents with corresponding Access database entries.
RESEARCH ANALYST 2002-2006
Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) via Public Allies Cincinnati: Cincinnati, OH
Reorganized and updated HOME�s website using Nvu software saving the agency from having to hire an outside contractor.
University of Cincinnati Institute for Community Partnership: Cincinnati, OH
Performed regression and correlation analyses in SPSS of the 20 largest school districts in Ohio to determine ways to close the student achievement gap between rich and poor districts.
EDUCATION
M.P.P., Master of Public Policy: Concentration in Education Policy
Martin School of Public Policy and Administration*, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Relevant Coursework:
Policy Process
Public Policy Economics
Econometrics
Program Evaluation
Government Information Systems
Public Policy Analysis
Public Organization, Theory, and Behavior
Tax Policy
Public Financial Management
Accounting Certificate Courses, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Cincinnati, OH
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
HONORS AND AWARDS
National Merit Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society