Musician - playing guitar/bass/drums
Benjamin Ryner
Project Manager
Marshfield,WI
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with 16 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget, and financial management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager
Custom Fabricating And Repair
2023.07 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Supervisor/Project Manager
Cutler Cranberry Co
2007.04 - Current
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored staff performance including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, and managing conduct and performance of 8 employees.
- Monitored costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Oversight of nutrient, IPM, and water management increasing crop production by average 25%.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Collaborated with University of Wisconsin research personnel to further industry in areas of production, technology, and management practices.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
Project Manager
Kitchen Tune-UP
2005.01 - 2007.03
- Managed team of 5 laborers in completing commercial renovation projects
- Met project deadlines while maintaining quality and workplace safety
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored staff performance.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Made decisions independently and collaboratively on construction-related challenges.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Improved cost control through effective allocation of subcontractors and site resources.
- Provided detailed product orders based on project drawings and technical specifications.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
University of Wisconsin - Pa
Kenosha, WI 2022.11 - Current
Associate of Applied Science -
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI 2020.11 - 2022.02
Skills
Accomplishments
- Completed the Gemini Project on time and $235K under budget.
- Co-authored Cutler Cranberry Company's first employee handbook
- Graduate of Cranberry Leadership Development Program
- Assisted in establishing first cranberry research station in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Increased company revenue by establishing successful nutrient program
- Increased production efficiency by incorporating precision ag technology
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
Certification
OSHA 30
Affiliations
Scouts of America (BSA)
Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Association (WSCGA)
Public Relations Committee (WSCGA)
North Ridge Church Worship Leader (Musician)
Interests
Working with youth - Cub Scouts (Cubmaster)
Outdoor activities
Travel
Timeline
OSHA 30
2024-07
Project Manager
Custom Fabricating And Repair
2023.07 - Current
Certified & Licensed commercial pesticide applicator/handler – UW Extension
2023-02
BBA - Business Administration
University of Wisconsin - Pa
2022.11 - Current
YPT – Youth Protection/Leadership Training
2022-11
Associate of Applied Science -
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
2020.11 - 2022.02
Supervisor/Project Manager
Cutler Cranberry Co
2007.04 - Current
Project Manager
Kitchen Tune-UP
2005.01 - 2007.03
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