Derek Ratto
Reno,U.S.
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with a proven track record of overseeing complex projects across diverse industries. Recognized for effectively leading cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones on time and within budget. Expertise in managing all phases of the project lifecycle, with a strong focus on implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency and outcomes. Holds PMP, PMI-ACP, and CSM certifications, demonstrating a commitment to professional excellence and continuous development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager (Acting Director of Outlets)
LE MÉRIDIEN
2025.01 - 2025.01
- Led planning and execution of multiple initiatives across three business units supporting a ~5M operation
- Translated business needs into structured initiatives, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and reporting processes
- Managed a portfolio of concurrent improvements across staffing, service workflows, and reporting processes
- Coordinated testing, rollout, and adoption of new processes, ensuring smooth go-live execution
- Built KPI dashboards to track performance and guide prioritization, contributing to 30% Year-Over-Year growth
- Aligned stakeholders across operations, finance, and leadership to ensure successful implementation
GM (Project & Operations Leadership)
RAISING CANE’S
2023.01 - 2024
- Led operations for a $4M business unit, overseeing a 60-person team while driving performance and process improvements
- Identified, prioritized, and implemented operational changes that improved efficiency by 15%
- Coordinated execution of initiatives across staffing, scheduling, and service workflows
- Tracked initiatives and documented workflows using Jira to improve visibility and execution consistency
- Monitored KPIs and performance trends to inform decision-making and prioritize high-impact improvements
Project Manager (Director of Operations)
TRIOUT HOSPITALITY
2020.01 - 2022.01
- Led multi-location initiatives and new site launches, managing timelines, deliverables, and cross-team coordination.
- Defined requirements and rollout plans for operational improvements across multiple business units
- Coordinated vendors, internal teams, and leadership to ensure readiness for launches and major changes
- Established performance tracking and feedback loops to measure success and inform future improvements
- Used Excel and SQL to analyze performance data and support prioritization of operational initiatives
Education
AAS - Business
Truckee Meadows Community College
RenoBS - Business
University of Nevada
RenoSkills
- Project Management
- Agile (Scrum/Kanban)
- Stakeholder Alignment
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- KPI Development
- Data Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Change Management
- Risk & Issue Management
- UAT
- Go-Live Execution
- Jira
- Confluence
- MS Project
- Excel
- SQL
- Python (Data Analysis)
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Timeline
Project Manager (Acting Director of Outlets)
LE MÉRIDIEN
2025.01 - 2025.01
GM (Project & Operations Leadership)
RAISING CANE’S
2023.01 - 2024
Project Manager (Director of Operations)
TRIOUT HOSPITALITY
2020.01 - 2022.01
AAS - Business
Truckee Meadows Community College
BS - Business
University of Nevada