Ryan Cei
General Manager
Wallingford,CT
Summary
An ambitious and motivated manager with over 10 years of P&L experience driving sales and profitability through innovative and analytic-driven strategies. I possess a successful track record in Industry 4.0 operations, strategic planning, targeted revenue growth, vendor sourcing, and lean manufacturing principals. Continually driven to drive profitability, develop strategic plan, and improve processes and culture.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Manager
Ulbrich Shaped Wire
North Haven, CT
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Drove year-over-year business growth and profitability of 15%+ while leading operations, commercial activities, strategic vision and long-range planning through Global Pandemic.
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, production, engineering, supply chain management, accounting, safety and compliance.
- Prepared annual budgets and forecasts with controls to prevent overages and track progress.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Boosted productivity consolidating material planning, production data collection, costs and accounting programs into one reporting system.
- Created and managed budget implementations, pre/post cost analysis, employee evaluations and contract details.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather and analyze data for operational and sales forecast needs.
- Advanced productivity KPIs to achieve key business goals and objectives.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by identifying and coaching employees on root cause analysis, procedures and performance strategies.
- Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices and company procedures.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational accountability and team efficiency.
- Improved throughput and productivity by 50% through resource optimization utilizing Lean Manufacturing principals.
Director of Marketing/Strategic Sales
Ulbrich Stainless Steels, Special
North Haven, CT
08.2014 - 12.2018
- Spearheaded market research to identify branding opportunities, cement strategies and sustain loyal customer base.
- Coordinated with creative team to generate dynamic marketing content and communication tools for promotional campaigns.
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Devised and deployed online marketing plans with effective SEO, social media and viral video campaign strategies.
- Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
- Analyzed market trends and competitive landscape to understand opportunities and potential value.
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
- Collaborated with company departments to develop new strategies to capitalize on emerging customer and market trends.
- Oversaw global product development and partner relationships, enabling footprint expansion into new markets.
Business Development Manager
San Francisco, CA
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries.
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
- Researched industry and marketplace trends to develop marketing solutions and enhance business operations.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
- Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
Applications Engineer
Ulbrich Solar Technologies
Westminster, SC
01.2011 - 06.2013
- Analyzed and edited existing computer applications to improve functionality.
- Liaised with sales department to identify technical requirements and developed solutions.
- Improved functionality and feature development both within current application framework and on future generation frameworks.
- Researched and tested design feasibility and operation of equipment, components and systems.
- Applied project management metrics and tools in oversight of engineering and manufacturing projects and program services.
Derivative Trade Support
JP Morgan Chase
Newark, DE
06.2010 - 12.2010
- Maintained regular contact with clients to inform about transactions and performance.
- Provided clients with price quotes on securities and financial information on corporations issuing select securities.
Sr Pricing Analyst
Rowe Price
Baltimore, MD
07.2008 - 06.2010
- Evaluated transactions and reporting for adherence to applicable regulatory guidelines and data integrity.
- Maintained close watch on financial and operational performance of different funds and made proactive adjustments to keep portfolios in conformance with plans.
- Conducted daily research to identify value of stocks, shares and bonds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 08.2004 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Delaware
Newark 08.2004 - 05.2008
Minor - Renewable Energy & Technology Engineering
University of Delaware
Newark 01.2012 - 12.2012
Continuing Education - Material Science
Clemson University
Clemson 01.2013 - 12.2013
Graduate Certificate - Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma Quality
Central CT State University
New Britain 09.2017 - 05.2018
Professional Certificate - Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
01.2018 - 12.2018
Skills
Analytical Thinkingundefined
Timeline
General Manager
Ulbrich Shaped Wire
01.2019 - 11.2022
Professional Certificate - Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
01.2018 - 12.2018
Graduate Certificate - Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma Quality
Central CT State University
09.2017 - 05.2018
Director of Marketing/Strategic Sales
Ulbrich Stainless Steels, Special
08.2014 - 12.2018
Business Development Manager
07.2013 - 07.2014
Continuing Education - Material Science
Clemson University
01.2013 - 12.2013
Minor - Renewable Energy & Technology Engineering
University of Delaware
01.2012 - 12.2012
Applications Engineer
Ulbrich Solar Technologies
01.2011 - 06.2013
Derivative Trade Support
JP Morgan Chase
06.2010 - 12.2010
Sr Pricing Analyst
Rowe Price
07.2008 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Delaware
08.2004 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Delaware
08.2004 - 05.2008
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