Ryan Buch

About Ryan Buch

I work every day to assist people in reaching their goals, whether one on one or managing an office or corporation. Successful individuals are at the foundation of any successful organization. I uphold a social network theory approach - all of us together are smarter than any one of us. Over my career, I have demonstrated success cultivating, managing and mobilizing creative solutions to unique challenges.I have more than 20 years of professional experience in higher education and the private sector, including career services, admissions, international student visas, grant programs, event planning, orientation, and teaching.*Proven ability in strategic visioning, leadership, best practices, innovation, and collaboration *Relations experience with recruiters, industry groups, professional and vocational job seekers *Expertise in counseling students and adults for quality careers and rewarding futures *Success in management, staff development, strategic planning, budgeting, and assessment *Command with Compassion-Competition with Strategic Support *Maximization of Organizational SystemsSpecialties: Higher education, student development, academic advising, career development & advising, employer relations, strategic planning, management, supervision, budget, private sector, non-profits, admissions, student retention,

Experience

1. Principal

   Salem Lutheran Church And School

   Jul 2025 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

Education

• Martin Luther College

  Bachelor of Education (BEd), Social Sciences

  1994 — 1996

• Minnesota State University, Mankato

  Master's Degree, Sociology, Human Services and Administration

  2007 — 2010

• Bethany Lutheran College

  Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

  1993 — 1994

• Northland Lutheran High School

  High School Diploma, College Prep

  1988 — 1991

• Northwestern College

  Theology/Theological Studies

  1991 — 1992

Skills

• Resume Writing
• Microsoft Office
• Admissions
• Coaching
• Higher Education
• Student Affairs
• Event Management
• Customer Service
• Windows
• Marketing
• Research
• Project Management
• Student Engagement
• Student Counseling
• Nonprofits
• Mentoring
• Supervisory Skills
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Career Development
• Social Networking
• Program Development
• Powerpoint
• Teaching
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Student Development
• Public Speaking
• Community Outreach
• Academic Advising