Ryan Morgan
Pearl,MS
Summary
Dedicated and organized Operations Manager with over 20 years of experience using proven planning and support initiatives to cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Decisive and resourceful team builder versed in sales, management and process improvement. Possesses in-depth industry trend knowledge and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth and business expansion.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Cliburn Tank Lines
Star, MS
08.2022 - Current
- Analyzed data from daily reports to identify trends in production performance metrics.
- Managed daily operations of the terminal, including staff scheduling and inventory management.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed business processes to identify areas for improvement and develop solutions to address them.
- Performed root cause analysis on issues impacting operational performance and took corrective action accordingly.
- Developed budget plans for upcoming projects and tracked expenses against allocated funds.
- Proactively identified and solved complex problems impacting operations management and business direction.
Distribution Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
Flowood, MS
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive system for tracking inventory levels, orders and deliveries.
- Analyzed customer demand patterns to optimize stock levels and minimize costs.
- Prepared shipping documents such as bill of lading, invoices and packing slips.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing on materials and services.
- Collaborated with customers to resolve any disputes or complaints related to order fulfillment or returns processing.
- Supervised the loading and unloading of trucks according to established safety guidelines.
- Evaluated existing distribution processes and identified opportunities for streamlining operations.
- Analyzed various aspects of corporate logistics to determine most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products.
Project Manager
DSC Training Academy
Jackson, MS
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
Fleet Manager
Wooten Transports
Memphis, TN
02.2015 - 07.2019
- Maintained fleet of vehicles, including scheduling preventative maintenance and repairs.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for fleet operations.
- Monitored budget expenses to ensure compliance with company guidelines.
- Assessed fuel usage and developed strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Reviewed driver logs for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Managed daily operations of the fleet department including staffing, scheduling and performance management.
- Created reports on vehicle utilization, mileage tracking and other metrics as needed.
- Researched new technologies such as GPS tracking systems to determine cost-effectiveness in improving fleet operations.
- Implemented best practices for fuel conservation across the fleet.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as repair bills, fuel consumption records., to identify areas of improvement.
- Evaluated current processes related to vehicle acquisition and disposal; made recommendations for changes when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Operations Management And Analysis
Ashford University
San Diego, CA03-2017
Skills
- Forecasting and Scheduling
- Maintenance Planning
- Contract Management
- Marketing
- Performance monitoring
- Organizational Management
- Logistics Oversight
- Financial Management
- Performance reporting
- Workflow Optimization
- Customer Retention
- Business Development
- Data Analysis
- P&L Management
- Business Planning
- Process improvement strategies
Certification
- Class A CDL with all endorsements
- High GPA
- Dean's list at collage
Affiliations
- Family.
- Martial Arts Instructor.
- Small business start up for non-profit, Community & Work Force Development.
- Much more.
Accomplishments
- Top in sales at several companies.
- Several awards for safety and productivity.
- Several awards in Leadership.
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Cliburn Tank Lines
08.2022 - Current
Distribution Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
07.2019 - 08.2022
Project Manager
DSC Training Academy
07.2018 - 09.2019
Fleet Manager
Wooten Transports
02.2015 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Operations Management And Analysis
Ashford University
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