Bryan Grilli

Experience

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  Town of Hempstead

  Mar 2013 - May 2016

  Clerical Aide

  • Processed large sum tax payments through Mavro Imaging technologies• Assisted other sections of the department to complete tasks such as filing and organizing payments and tax payer information• Created an online and physical achieve for the First Deputy Receiver of Taxes

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  The Delphian

  Aug 2014 - May 2017

  • Created budgets in collaboration with organization treasurers • Developed strong connections with various university departments and units • Presided over meetings and managed editors, staff writers, and graphic designers • Worked closely with staff writers and editors to enhance their relevant skills

  • Editor in Chief

    Jun 2015 - May 2017

  • News Editor

    Aug 2014 - May 2015
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  North Shore Animal League America

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Communications Intern

  • Built, modified, and verified media lists through Cision PR Software and phone calls• Created content for social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Vine• Managed Facebook events and scheduled posts, as well as responded to messages • Researched celebrity agents, other nonprofit organizations, potential donors, and additional information for logistical purposes for the Social Media Manager, Communications Manager, and Communications Director• Collaborated with national television and print/online publications by taking photographs and writing biographies for the animals Show less

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  Square One Publishers, Inc.

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Public Relations and Marketing Intern

  • Assisted in producing marketing and/or PR materials for either new books or a fresh campaign for backlist titles• Collaborated with Square One's publisher to update "Cooking with Seitan: The Complete Vegetarian 'Wheat-Meat' Cookbook" for second edition release • Generated sets of suggested questions for use by media when interviewing authors • Read through various national and regional media query listings such as ProfNet, Reporter’s Connection, and HARO (Help A Reporter Out) daily in order to identify and place potential PR opportunities for authors• Updated website in collaboration with webmaster• Utilized Cision PR software to create media lists for marketing and PR campaigns • Wrote content for Square Ones Publishers website regarding the release of new titles Show less

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  Adelphi University

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Summer Assistant to the Senior Associate Director of the Annual Fund

  • Drafted letters for university president and vice president for advancement • Interacted with alumni and responded to a variety of inquiries • Researched annual philanthropic reports from various North American private and public universities, and created Excel spreadsheets and proposals for Adelphi’s inaugural annual report • Used Raiser’s Edge solution for alumni fundraising purposes • Wrote alumni profiles for publication in annual report

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  University of Ottawa

  Sept 2017 - Apr 2022

  Teaching Assistant

  Courses: ENG 1100 Workshop in Essay Writing, ENG 1112 Technical Report Writing, ENG 1131 Effective Business English• Assisted in teaching (preparing documents and presentations of material, facilitating discussion among students), as well as evaluation, in both in-class (pre-2020) and virtual contexts (post-2020)• Coordinated with supervising professor to reintegrate course material to an online format during the winter 2020 semester • Engaged with students both in and outside class to assist with their improvement • Instructed on best practices and assessed production of résumés, cover letters, and other business-oriented documentation during the winter 2020 section of ENG 1131 Effective Business English • Managed 120 students on two separate occasions (fall 2019/on-campus and fall 2020/online)• Marked various assignments, essays, and exams critically in a timely manner Show less

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  Lionbridge

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Transcriber

  • Completed transcription tasks from English audio to written text • Conducted evaluations of audios, requiring skilled listening and attention to detail

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  Adelphi University

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Financial Aid Advisor

  • Accurately assessed students’ financial aid/billing history, needs, potential problems and other indicators in developing sound financial aid recommendations • Assisted prospective and current students with financial aid process, including applying for grants, loans, and work-study programs• Collected and reviewed forms and related documents for accuracy and completeness, as well as distribute documents to appropriate inter-office staff • Educated students and parents in scholarship research and default prevention• Met with students and parents regarding affordability of education Show less

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  University of Ottawa

  Sept 2022 - May 2023

  Teaching Assistant

  Courses: ENG 1100 Workshop in Essay Writing, ENG 1112 Technical Report Writing, ENG 1131 Effective Business English• Assisted in teaching (preparing documents and presentations of material, facilitating discussion among students), as well as evaluation, in both in-class (pre-2020) and virtual contexts (post-2020)• Coordinated with supervising professor to reintegrate course material to an online format during the winter 2020 semester • Engaged with students both in and outside class to assist with their improvement • Instructed on best practices and assessed production of résumés, cover letters, and other business-oriented documentation during the winter 2020 section of ENG 1131 Effective Business English • Managed 120 students on two separate occasions (fall 2019/on-campus and fall 2020/online)• Marked various assignments, essays, and exams critically in a timely manner Show less

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  University of Ottawa

  Sept 2023 - now

  Part-Time Professor

  Fall 2023/Winter 2024: ENG 1100• Created assignments (quizzes, in-class writing assignments, midterm, final essay, etc.)• Designed and implemented syllabus, outlining student responsibilities and learning objectives • Evaluated student learning • Met with students for one-on-one assistance and enrichment• Produced and delivered lectures on academic research and writing skills as well as grammar