Bill Ryan
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in strategic development and effective organizational management. As President & CEO of Transplant Life Foundation, I successfully promoted organ donation and executed the Transplant Games of America, while building effective teams and optimizing processes to enhance transplant opportunities.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid track record in executive leadership, steering companies toward growth and innovation. Proven ability to implement strategic initiatives and improve operational efficiencies. Demonstrated excellence in team collaboration and strategic decision-making.
Experienced with strategic planning, operational management, and team leadership. Utilizes effective communication and decision-making skills to drive organizational success. Track record of fostering innovation and improving operational processes.
Results-driven executive with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Proven track record in fostering team collaboration, driving organizational growth, and adapting to evolving business needs. Skilled in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Known for strong decision-making abilities and unwavering focus on achieving measurable outcomes.
Versatile business leader bringing [Number] years of experience as accomplished [Job Title]. Strategic problem-solver, change manager, and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in [Industry].
Overview
56
56
years of professional experience
Work History
President & CEO
Transplant Life Foundation
01.2011 - Current
- Currently lead a team of industry experts to promote and advocate for organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation.
- Provide educational and material support to patients, caregivers and others who seek information and guidance regarding transplant opportunities.
- Work within and outside existing donation and transplant platforms to improve performance of critical groups involved in the process of recovery and transplantatation.
- Promote and honor donor families, living donors, caregivers, recipients along with medical and professionals who make transplantation the health miracle that it is.
- Produce and execute the Transplant Games of America
- Publish and distribute TransplantNATION magazine
President
Ryan Marketing Group Technologies
12.1990 - Current
- Manage a large scale project management company involved in a variety of commercial and professional activities
- Successfully manage a 34 year relationship with the NCAA Final Four Basketball Championship serving as technical consultants on voice, data, and broadcast services.
- Served as executive director of the 2008 Regional and 2009 Final Four Tournament in Detroit Michigan.
Senior Manager
MCI Telecommunications
10.1983 - 11.1990
- Oversight responsibility for consumer and small business sales and marketing division.
- Led a team of executives in large-scale national campaigns to execute a court-ordered process involving all telephone users in the United States.
- Managed a state-of-the-art organization involved in an integrated telemarketing, direct mail, and face-to face marketing campaign to create a significant change in the way phone service was provided in both the domestic and international marketplace.
National Account Manager
Kelsey-Hayes Corporation
06.1969 - 01.1980
- Responsible for creation and execution of various sales and marketing programs involving national aftermarketing accounts involved in the distribution of aftermarket automotive products.
- Created a successful "white box" program for the sales and service of aftermarket brake and wheel products.
Education
MBA - Business
University of Detroit
Detroit, MISkills
- Building Effective Teams
- Effective Organizational Management
- Strategic Development
- Process Optimization
Affiliations
- Advisory Board Member-Gift of Life Michigan
- Former Officer and Board Member of the West Michigan Sports Commission
- Member United States Basketball Writers Association
- Member Professional Press Photographers Assocation
Timeline
President & CEO
Transplant Life Foundation
01.2011 - Current
President
Ryan Marketing Group Technologies
12.1990 - Current
Senior Manager
MCI Telecommunications
10.1983 - 11.1990
MBA - Business
University of Detroit
National Account Manager
Kelsey-Hayes Corporation
06.1969 - 01.1980
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