About Me

Ryan Bostaph is currently attending Kent State University studying Computer Information Systems. He plans to get his Bachelor’s degree in Businesses Administration during his time at Kent State. Ryan is a technology person and loves to keep up with the latest technology news. He enjoys supporting those in need of technology assistance. He is really good at the following Operating Systems, iOS, WatchOS, MacOS, and iPadOS.

Ryan is also a past member of the National Honor Society at his high school. He also was a Display Content Editor in which he managed content on a tv screen in the lobby of his high school that housed announcements and important information. Ryan was also the Social Media Coordinator for his high school class, he managed the Barnesville High School Class of 2023 (@OfficialBHS2023) Twitter (X) page.

Ryan has worked with the Non-Profit Youth and Educators Succeeding. He started his work for them in February, 2021 as a Student Action Agent. During the summer he accepted an internship that went from June to August 2021, and accepted another internship for the 2021-22 school year before they closed in December 2021.

Ryan is certified through GenYES Ohio which was a program of INFOHIO. He has also achieved the Google IT Support Professional Certificate, he has also achieved the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal after completing a Pre-Apprenticeship with his local ITC.to you.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Computer Information Systems — Kent State University

August 2023-Present

My Experience

Youth Intern - Youth and Educators Succeeding

June 2021 - December 2021

As a Youth Intern I helped with the following duties. - Assisted with Administrative Work - Assisted in Database Management that consisted of more than 3,000+ contacts in a Google Spreadsheet. - Researched ways to better the nonprofits outreach from Social Media, to programs.

(Also known as GenYES or Generation YES)

Social Media Ambassador - TPG

March 2022 - May 2022

As a Social Media Ambassador I was responsible for creating posts on X, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms to get the word out about Belmont Technical College.

(Belmont Technical College in Southeastern Ohio)

Youth Consultant - Freeheld Institute

June 2022 - August 2022

Freechild challenges the world to engage every youth in every community in every way they want to be in order to change the world in positive, powerful ways.

As a Youth Constituent my duties were the following.
- Assess ways to better the website with over 300+ web pages.
- Develop social media marketing strategies to get people interested in the company
- Assist in researching ways to better promote the company

Information Technology Assistant - ECOESC

September 2022 - May 2023

Helping solve technology issues with-in Barnesville High School, and learning new tech skills.

My Volunteer Experience

President - Information Systems Student Organization (ISSO)

April 2024 - Present

The purpose of the student organization is to promote an understanding of all things related to technology, explore cutting edge innovations, and create important and lasting networking opportunities for its members through interactions with industry, experts, and hands on activities.

(Student Organization at Kent State University).

Student Action Agent - Youth and Educators Succeeding

February 2021 - January 2022

The YES-SAT (Youth and Educators Succeeding Student Action Team) is a youth leadership development opportunity for nontraditional student leaders. Students work together with young people from across the United States to build their knowledge and skills through training and opportunities to help direct an international nonprofit 501(c)3 education organization.

Student Technology Assistant - Barnesville High School

August 2019 - May 2023

As a Student Technology Assistant I help solve technical issues within the high school.

Display Content Editor - Barnesville High School

August 2021 - May 2023

As a content editor I edit and create new content to display in the high school, on a TV Screen using Rise Vision.

Class Social Media Coordinator - Barnesvivlle High School (Class of 2023)

November 2021 - May 2023

As my Class Social Media Coordinator I am responsible for managing my classes Twitter page, and making sure information is shared on the Twitter page. (@OfficialBHS2023).

Recommendations

Adam F.C. Fletcher - Linkedin

“Thoughtful, self-driven and focused, Ryan is an exceptional student leaded who’s technological capabilities are outstanding. As an intern, Ryan provided exceptional value to our nonprofit and really made a difference. I recommend him readily for anything in the future!”

Victoria McKinnon - Linkedin

“Ryan was an intern for Youth and Educators Succeeding who reported directly to me. He was attentive, diligent, and passionate about his work. Ryan helped deliver resources to over fifty teachers and hundreds of students. He performed administrative work, recordkeeping, file management, and helped support email and marketing campaigns. Ryan's work was a major help at our small nonprofit.”

Awards & Recognitions

  • The National Honor Society (NHS) elevates a school's commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.

  • Gain industry level knowledge for beginners. This program teaches you Technology Fundamentals, Operating Systems, System Administration, IT Security and more!

  • The GenYES Certification is a real technology certification that recognizes those that have completed the necessary requirements of the GenYES Program. To get the certification you have to show you are able to work with a team, be knowledgeable of how to support different technologies, and much more!