Ryan Messier

• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
• Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
• Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
• Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.

Worked in continuing education teaching various levels of woodworking to a wide range of students. From fine woodworking to children's classes all taught with the same enthusiasm and patience. We concentrate on proven techniques and building practices to hone the skills needed to complete pieces that will last over a lifetime. I like to focus on improving each students skills individually since every persons experience is different and I want every one of my students to succeed.

Full time instructor in the Cabinet and Furniture program at The North Bennet Street School. One year contract fullfilled.

• Identified procedure or process changes required to improve performance and productivity.
• Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
• Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
• Managed inventory and warehouse organization.
• Managed day to day shipping logistics all over the country.
• Helped develop and test new tools that would be brought to market.
• Designed marketing, packaging, and instruction manuals for various tools for the U.S. maket.
• Made sales calls and participated in trade shows representing the company and its products.