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Lori Ryan

Stowe,VT

Summary

I am a professional manager with more than 25 years of experience. A highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

United States Post Service
Stowe, VT
12.2020 - Current

Outdoor Food Manager

Farms
Shelburne, VT
05.2018 - 10.2020

Owner/General Manager

The Mockingbird
01.2000 - 01.2017
  • The Mockingbird - was a highly regarded restaurant, bar, and music venue
  • As general manager, I held the overall responsibility for the restaurant of hiring and supervision of staff, bookkeeping, purchasing, and cost analysis
  • It was my job to oversee inventory and purchasing while scrutinizing cost without sacrificing quality.

Design Coordinator

Cooper Homes
McCormick, SC
01.1995 - 01.1999
  • Cooper Homes builds custom houses primarily for retirees in South Carolina
  • As a design coordinator, I met with clients to discuss the house plans
  • I was in charge of coordinating the design from the ground up and within budget.

Owner

Ryan Design and Construction
Edgefield, SC
01.1990 - 01.1995
  • In 1990 I started my own company, Ryan Design and Construction
  • A residential contractor, I coordinated the efforts of the client and their budget
  • I designed new houses and designed modifications to existing residential homes.

Lavallee Brensinger Architects
Manchester, NH
01.1983 - 01.1994
  • Lavallee Brensinger is a commercial and residential firm with multiple locations now
  • I started in drafting and spec-writing which developed into project management and procurement.

Education

01.2000

BA - Architecture

Dartmouth College
01.1986

University of New Hampshire
01.1983

Florida State University
01.1980

Skills

  • Networking
  • Pricing Structures
  • Procurement
  • Cost Control
  • Negotiation
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Cost-Reduction Strategies
  • Scheduling
  • Materials Planning
  • Inventory Management
  • Purchasing

Timeline

United States Post Service
12.2020 - Current

Outdoor Food Manager

Farms
05.2018 - 10.2020

Owner/General Manager

The Mockingbird
01.2000 - 01.2017

Design Coordinator

Cooper Homes
01.1995 - 01.1999

Owner

Ryan Design and Construction
01.1990 - 01.1995

Lavallee Brensinger Architects
01.1983 - 01.1994

BA - Architecture

Dartmouth College

University of New Hampshire

Florida State University
Lori Ryan