Ryan Kyle Smith, MCMP

Freelance Graphic Designer

Zions Public Finance Inc

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About me
Financial Analyst, Municipal Consulting at ZPFI | Master of City & Metropolitan Planning, Housing & Community Development from University of Utah | BS of Business Administration in Economics from University of Miami.
Education
- University of Miami Herbert Business School
  2019 - 2022
  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Political Economy 3.87 GPA
  Activities and Societies: First Place Presentation out of 75 teams, Management Success for Global Environment Competition; President's Scholarship Recipient; VP of Mens' Club Volleyball
- East High School
  2016 - 2019
  Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Men's Volleyball Team Captain, Women's Volleyball Team Manager
- University of Utah
  2022 - 2024
  Master of City and Metropolitan Planning Housing and Community Development
Experience
- Self-Employed
  Jun 2016 - Aug 2019
  Freelance Graphic Designer
  • Prepared designs of print layouts according to client specifications • Identified work flow inefficiencies, reducing client production costs• Organized and maintained archive of previously used branding resources • Considered and proactively sought feedback to make design adjustments
- J. Dawgs
  Jan 2019 - Jul 2019
  Cashier, Cook, Caterer
  • Coordinated timing and volume of production considering customer needs and demand• Streamlined ordering and serving process, reducing store congestion and increasing sales• Ensured health code compliance as well as customer and employee safety • Diagnosed root causes of customer complaints, improving customer satisfaction
- TAMID Group at the University of Miami
  Sept 2019 - Dec 2020
  • Led a group of students to conduct research and author consulting deliverables for a startup client • Communicated with client company to establish requirements and deadlines for projects• Provided necessary information, tools, and resources for my team to deliver high-quality projects on-time• Acted as a liaison between the team, the client, and TAMID executive leadership • Developed equitable recruitment processes to source high quality candidates from diverse backgrounds • Led informational sessions and outreach programs to achieve TAMID’s largest-ever pool of applicants• Conducted interviews with candidates to reveal hard and soft skills while providing a basis for evaluation• Created a standards-based system to evaluate applications, identify top interviewees, and reduce biases • Advised healthcare start-up of market entry strategies considering industry circumstances• Identified target market locations by analyzing demographic data and local business environments• Corresponded with team members to create cohesive and consistent deliverables for client• Authored research and analysis documents to inform client of circumstances in relevant industries
  - Project Manager
    Sept 2020 - Dec 2020
  - Co-Director Of Recruitment
    Aug 2020 - Aug 2020
  - Research Analyst, Consulting Division
    Sept 2019 - Aug 2020
- Coral Gables High School and Phoenix Beach Volleyball
  Feb 2020 - May 2022
  Volleyball Coach
  • Developed practice plans for youth & adult programs to promote individual & team growth• Coached players on fundamental skills & game strategies using proven drills and exercises
- Discover Financial Services
  May 2020 - Aug 2020
  Account Manager, Student Loan Originations
  • Advised customers on options to finance higher education while creating lasting, positive impressions• Took a solution-oriented, empathetic approach to resolve customer concerns and diffuse tense situations • Achieved high scores from quality control, exceeding standards for compliance and customer satisfaction• Maintained compliance with all applicable policies and regulations while originating new student loans
- Whole Foods Market
  Dec 2020 - Jan 2021
  Grocery Shopper
- Unifi
  Jul 2022 - Nov 2022
  Cabin Service Agent
  @ SLC International Airport for Delta Global Cleanliness. This service role brought me first-hand experience with the transportation infrastructure, labor markets, and communities that my graduate studies center upon. At Unifi, I met people from all walks of life and all around the world as we kept Delta Airlines' global fleet moving on-time with a clean cabin. Rapidly disposed of trash, sanitized surfaces, and performed security searches on commercial aircraft at a global hub airport.
- Department of City & Metropolitan Planning
  Aug 2022 - now
  Graduate Student
- Zions Bancorporation
  May 2023 - Sept 2023
  Public, Non-Profit, and Municipal Finance Intern
  - Analyzing demographic and economic trends to produce actionable insights for municipal and private clients - Compiling wide-ranging plans from all levels of government and industry to inform client strategy- Developing a competitive analysis for Fee Income banking, consulting, and advisory products to improve competitive advantage through pricing
- Zions Public Finance Inc
  Sept 2023 - now
  Financial Analyst
Licenses & Certifications
- Advanced Commercial Photography
  Utah State Board of Education
  May 2018
- Digital Print Design
  Utah State Board of Education
  May 2019
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Ryan Kyle Smith, MCMP
  Outstanding Consulting Analyst TAMID Group at Miami Apr 2020 Awarded to a TAMID at Miami Consulting Analyst for outstanding performance and worth ethic.
- Awarded to Ryan Kyle Smith, MCMP
  Provost's Honor Roll University of Miami Dec 2019
- Awarded to Ryan Kyle Smith, MCMP
  First Place Presentation, Management Success for Global Environment Competition Miami Herbert Business School Nov 2019 1st out of 75 teams competing in a market entry case competition.
- Awarded to Ryan Kyle Smith, MCMP
  President's Scholarship University of Miami Aug 2019
Volunteer Experience
- Phone Banker
  Issued by Presidential Campaign on Jan 2020
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- Women's Volleyball Team Manager
  Issued by East High School on Aug 2016
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