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Ryan Carstarphen

Birmingham,USA

Summary

Customer Success and Business Development professional with experience managing multi-location operations, building client relationships, driving customer retention, and leading cross-functional initiatives across Alabama. Proven success supporting 16 locations, improving customer engagement, coaching operational teams, and delivering business growth. Skilled in account management, customer success strategy, stakeholder communication, and data-driven decision-making. Seeking a role where I can leverage relationship-building and leadership experience to help customers achieve long-term success and maximize value.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consumer Development Manager

Penske Truck Rental
Birmingham, AL
09.2024 - 06.2026

• Managed business development and customer success initiatives across 16 rental locations throughout Alabama.

• Partnered with branch leadership teams to drive customer acquisition, retention, and revenue growth across the territory.

• Built and maintained strong relationships with commercial and consumer customers, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and long-term loyalty.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs and implement solutions that addressed logistical challenges, improved satisfaction, and enhanced operational performance.

• Worked closely with branch teams to optimize fleet utilization and equipment availability across multiple locations.

• Partnered with operations leadership to coordinate transportation, fleet availability, and operational resources to effectively meet customer demand.

• Monitored territory activity and operational trends to support efficient resource allocation and service delivery.

• Conducted regular site visits, training sessions, and performance reviews to ensure consistency in customer service standards.

• Led initiatives focused on improving customer retention, service quality, and overall business performance across multiple locations.

• Managed relationships with internal and external stakeholders while supporting company growth objectives throughout Alabama.

Branch Manager

Tower Loan
Prattville, AL
02.2023 - 07.2024
  • Prepared monthly documents, reports, and presentations for executives using advanced software
  • Prepared multiple personal, auto, sales, and real-estate loan plans and inquires for customers
  • Managed and directed a fully staffed office including Manager Trainees and Customer Service Reps
  • Prepared quarterly financial reports to improve the overall quality of the company for the customer
  • Provided feedback and assurance during all interactions with customers
  • Ensured the confidentiality of all personal information of customers

Economic Development Intern

Spire
Mobile, AL
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Planned and analyzed business retention and business expansion programs
  • Traveled across the state of Alabama learning about the impact of Economic Development
  • Learned about the utility side of Economic Development at Spire Gas
  • Learned how to prepare and present RFI’s
  • Full Completion of the Intensive Economic Development Course at Auburn University

Equipment Planner / Maintenance

Whitfield Foods
Montgomery, AL
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Designed and installed new digital equipment to benefit daily operations
  • Successfully maintained and operated a wide variety of digital and maintenance equipment
  • Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting and repairing equipment
  • Utilized digital manufacturing tools such as Vismockup and Micro-station
  • Accomplished multiple maintenance tasks within established timeframes
  • Maintained quality assurance and compliance with company standards for foods and services

Education

Bachelor of Business Management - Management

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
12.2022

Skills

  • Multi-site account management
  • Territory management
  • Customer relationship development
  • Revenue growth
  • Business development
  • Training and coaching

Certification

  • Basic Economic Development Training Course | 2022-07
  • Intensive Economic Development Training Course | 2022-09

Affiliations

Current Member | National Society of Leadership and Success

Timeline

Consumer Development Manager

Penske Truck Rental
09.2024 - 06.2026

Branch Manager

Tower Loan
02.2023 - 07.2024

Economic Development Intern

Spire
06.2022 - 09.2022

Equipment Planner / Maintenance

Whitfield Foods
06.2021 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Business Management - Management

Jacksonville State University