Ryan Luurtsema

Program Manager - Airman and Family Readiness at 177th Fighter Wing
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Absecon, New Jersey, United States, JE

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Experience

    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Manager - Airman and Family Readiness
      • Jul 2022 - Present

      Supports the commander’s family readiness goals. Provides overall leadership for the Airman & Family Readiness programs. Works together with the Family Readiness Liaison in order to accomplish Family Readiness goals. Recruits volunteers and associated family members of the Airman to serve on family readiness committees. Recognize volunteers, and welcome newcomers. Delegates responsibilities to selected volunteers as committee chairpersons. Identifies needs or unique problems of unit families. Acts as unit FRG spokesperson for communicating family members’ concerns and ideas to the unit commander. Prepares meeting agendas, facilitates meetings, oversees the production and distribution of the FRG newsletter and is responsible for preparing reports submitted to State Family Program Director (SFPD) Responsible for seeing that copies of all correspondence, minutes, agendas, financial records etc. are kept in FRG binder and unit Family Readiness Binders. Seeks commanders guidance concerning all events, activities and fundraisers Principal liaison to communal resources that benefits unit morale, wellness, and effectiveness for unit and family members Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Assistant Director of Military and Veteran Affairs
      • Jan 2021 - Jul 2022

      •Lead Ocean County College grant application for the Depart of Education Fund for the Improvement for Post-Secondary Education (FIPSE) grant for Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS), and then awarded the designation for the first time in OCC history, valued over $444,000 over a three-year term•Provide a creative work place for a team of four, instilling programs and events to benefit military affiliated students; such as Active-Duty, National Guard, Reservists, Veterans, Spouses and Dependents •Oversee the execution of year-to-year creative engagement events, of which builds morale, inspiration, aspiration, and confidence for the military affiliated student community on campus and surrounding area•Hosts on and off campus inspirational and educational platforms for academia purposes in order for collegiate students to absorb, learn, and inquire about the military perspective and experiences •Transform and invigorate the marketability of the Veteran and Military Resource Center; renovating the Veteran and Military Resource Center, adding artistic and visualization points of view inside the social-community space, added rationale for three-more personnel for student support for the center operations•Create innovative practices for student-lead and student-supporting practices in a Military Student Bill of Rights policies within Ocean County College Student Affairs; focusing on treatment, outcomes, actions, and standard operating procedures (SOP) across the campus•Indoctrinated a Military Support Committee governing 13-departments, of which the personnel are elected Military Liaisons of the department as direct contact for student ,staff, and faculty for resources and assistance. Show less

    • Veteran Coordinator
      • May 2019 - Jan 2021

      • Established Ocean County College as Ranked #1 in New Jersey for Community Colleges for Military Affiliated Students, and Ranked #11 in the Country, ranked by Best for Vets – Military Times 2020-2021.• Led the first NJ statewide, 21 Senior Leader Veteran Advocacy Summit in partnership with Congressman Andy Kim of District-3, focusing on Employment, Health and Securities, and Homelessness of Veterans and Military families• Developed new targeted comprehensive marketing strategy and objectives for Ocean County College through website design, marketing, brochures, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst partnerships, televised and internet social media commercials, as well as on-boarding processes.• Supervised in-community partnership of over 15 organizations in the development of culture, social equity in mental and emotional stability for Ocean County College Military Affiliated Students• Created independently the Veteran and Military Resource Center of Ocean County College that supports over 290 Military Affiliated Students• Organized the first annual Veterans Panel Town Hall in 2019 in partnership with Congressman Andy Kim that successfully housed 305 persons in attendance• Fundraised over $15,000 in four months that supported an academic scholarship that created a unique-first time ever, fellowship pilot program in Washington D.C., in partnership with Congressman Andy, Kim’s Military Liaison office to the Armed Service Committee • Established the collegiate membership to the Student Veterans of America Organization and S.A.L.U.T.E. Honor Society (Service, Academics, Leadership, Unity, Tribute, and Excellence) Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Student
      • Sep 2017 - Oct 2021

      In my second year of Hospitality Management Major. Looking forward to dive into the HM industry to look for better opportunity to express my passion and knowledge.

    • Project Manager
      • May 2018 - Jan 2019

      Currently interning in the Finance Department of Stockton University as their Student Development and Veteran Liaison Project Manager. I'll have overview of training manuals for Student Workers, Veteran Affairs advocate, and Policy Writer for the Federal Work Study Program

    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Front Desk Associate - Intern
      • Jan 2018 - May 2018

      Guest relations, Customer Service Advocate, Reservation Agent, Clientele Liaison to Company Management Guest relations, Customer Service Advocate, Reservation Agent, Clientele Liaison to Company Management

    • United States
    • Law Enforcement
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Human Resources Technician
      • Sep 2012 - Aug 2016

      • Created and implemented a Motorcycle and All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Program for 1 to 100 motorists at a time to increase confidence, safety, and quality assurance throughout Europe.• Provided, exceptional customer service to personnel with various administrative issues and concerns in 3 European countries.• Mentored, educated, and briefed incoming personnel to ensure a smooth transition to their new position and occupation• Led, trained and educated 4 rotations of employees to utilize company personnel strength management and slotting of positions.• Oversaw quality assurance, and work performance of employees ensuring maximum effort to complete weekly tasks and goals.• Managed and supervised action submissions to exceed company standards for timely submission for personnel actions. Show less

    • Ammunition Specialist
      • Sep 2008 - Sep 2012

      - Recognized for critical thinking, time management, and dynamic skills to implement a same day training event for lower to senior level personnel and exceeded all expectations-Managed, motivated, and maximized efforts to produce quality work in short amount of time with 2 to 5 teams of 5 employees

Education

  • Colorado State University Global
    Master's degree, Organizational Leadership in Communication and Public Relations
    2021 - 2023
  • Stockton University
    Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Tourism and Management
    2016 - 2019
  • Stockton University
    Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Management and Tourism
    2016 - 2018
  • Leadership Course for First Line Supervisors
    Organizational Leadership, Commandant's List
    2013 - 2013
  • Fort Dix Military Academy
    State Diploma, Leadership, Public Speaking, Structural Development
    2008 - 2008

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