Ryan O'Donnell
Akron,Ohio
Summary
Dynamic Executive Leader with over 15 years of experience in Supply Chain, Transportation, and Logistics Management. Proven track record in driving safety initiatives, enhancing customer service, and improving team satisfaction through effective coaching and mentorship. Committed to achieving operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Transportation
Event Source & Panache Events
Cleveland, Ohio
05.2022 - 06.2025
- Serve on the Executive Team with the Ownership group
- Budgeted department spending, which accounted for over 40% of company expenses
- Negotiate all transportation related contracts with team members and vendors
- Negotiated, Implemented and installed $100,000 (MOTIVE) Fleet-Safety Camera Software
- Directly managed eight assistant managers and oversaw 70+ employees
- Maintain fleet maintenance of 65+ vehicles
- Responsible for managing multiple distribution centers with 40 million in rental inventory
- Authored, implemented, and enforced departmental policies
- Crafted departmental handbook and training policies
- Implemented $15,000 Electronic Log Book Software for CDL drivers
- Recruit and conduct interviews with potential candidates for all company positions
- Work with local universities(Ohio & Florida) to promote company infrastructure
- Implement and instruct all necessary FMCSA & DOT regulations
- Maintained FMCSA Portal and complied with drug and alcohol clearinghouse regulations for CDL team members
- Obtain a Safety Measurement Score and Data Q below the national average
- Evaluate and mentor current talent for promotions and future opportunities
- Setup onboarding and annual training for all drivers
- Develop, establish, direct, and execute operating procedures to support overall company policies and objectives
- Work with local freight vendors to ship nationally
- Oversee Delivery production for events such as Formula 1 (Miami), Superbowl, Southbeach Food and Wine Festival, Multiple PGA Events
- Assisted in the development of the American Rental Association (ARA) Safe Driver Training Guide for Non CDL Drivers
Transportation Operations Manager
Event Source
Cleveland, Ohio
05.2015 - 05.2022
- Report directly to the Ownership Group and the Executive Team
- Budgeted department spending, which accounted for over 30% of company expenses
- Grew the department by 200% in three years
- Directly manage six assistant managers & 40 team members
- Oversee day to day operations of the Transportation Department
- Responsible for managing distribution center with 18 Million in rental inventory
- Co-Designed & Implemented new $350,000 routing software
- Maintain fleet maintenance of 35+ vehicles
- Sustained an overall department accuracy rate of 99.6%
- Assisted in Procurement & Input of new products to fit logistics processes
- Created and negotiated shipments through Third Party Logistics (3PL)
- Configure trucking routes through 7 states
- Recruit and conduct interviews with potential candidates for all operations positions
- Conduct interviews with potential driver candidates
- Oversee and complete FMCSA Audit with PUCO of Ohio
Adjunct Faculty
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Course: First Year Experience in Hospitality & Events Management
Quality Assurance Manager- Logistics
Event Source
Cleveland, Ohio
05.2012 - 05.2015
- Oversaw weekly labor hours
- Created coaching opportunities to influence team members
- Recruited new candidates for all operation positions
- Effectively led weekly interviews to develop stronger workforce
- Assisted in communication reports and termination of employees
- Carried out quarterly reviews for department employees
- Supervised 12 team members in the Logistics Department
- Ran day to day operations of the logistics department
Logistics Coordinator
Event Source
Cleveland, Ohio
11.2011 - 05.2012
- Supervised 12 team members in the Logistics Department
- Ran day-to-day operations of the logistics department
- Closed customer orders to properly adjust inventory
- Input bi-monthly payroll for contracted jobs
- Promptly checked daily reports to ensure the accuracy of inventory
- Operated daily will-call deliveries and pickups
Inventory Worker
Event Source
Cleveland, Ohio
05.2011 - 11.2011
- Effectively pulled rental orders for customers' events
- Collaboratively worked with six other team members to ensure the high quality of rental products
- Order accuracy rate of 99.3% on pulled orders
- Safely operated warehouse Motor Assist Vehicles
Graduate Assistant
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio
08.2010 - 05.2011
Front Desk Supervisor
Firestone Country Club
Akron, Ohio
09.2008 - 01.2011
Education
Master of Science - Hospitality and Tourism Management
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio05.2012
Bachelor of Science - N&F: Hospitality Management
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio12.2008
Skills
- MOTIVE Driver Safety Platform
- Omnitracs Roadnet
- Omnitracs Xata XRS
- IBM MAAS 360
- Microsoft 365 Copilot / Microsoft Teams
- SAGE 2000 automated rental management
- Apple iOS
- Certified Event Rental Professional (CERP)
- via the American Rental Association
- ADP
- TIMESTAR
Special Skills
MOTIVE Driver Safety Platform, Omnitracs Roadnet, Omnitracs Xata XRS, IBM MAAS 360, Microsoft 365 Copilot, SAGE 2000 Automated Rental Management, Apple iOS, ADP, TIMESTAR, OSHA 30-Hour Certificate, Coaching Management, 2017, Certified Event Rental Professional/(CERP), 2018, Fred Pryor (Multiple), First Aid, 2025, CPR, 2025, AED, 2025, Forklift, 2023, Scissor Lift, 2023
Committees Boards Awards
- Kent State University, College of Education, Health, and Human Services Hall of Fame-Recent Alumni Award, 2017, Nominated by faculty members in the College of Education, Health, & Human Services and Alumnus department based on dedication to the school and University.
- Kent State University Hospitality Management Advisory Board, Chairman, 2019-Present, Assists the new President with ideas for the board and issues that may arise.
- Kent State University Hospitality Management Advisory Board, President, 2017-2019, Recruited new board members by networking and attending community events.
- Kent State University Hospitality Management Advisory Board, Vice President, Co-Chair, Alumni and Marketing Committees, 2015-2016, Efficiently worked with faculty co-chair to develop alumni events and marketing material for the recruitment of students.
- Kent State University Hospitality Management Advisory Board, Member, Mentoring and Marketing Committee, Co-Chair Mentoring and Marketing Committees, 2013-2014, Cooperatively worked with faculty members to develop a mentorship program for students.
Professional Associations
- American Rental Association, 2011-Present
- International Live Events Association, 2011-Present
- Special Events Business Analysis Group, 2011-Present
Timeline
Director of Transportation
Event Source & Panache Events
05.2022 - 06.2025
Adjunct Faculty
Kent State University
08.2017 - 12.2017
Transportation Operations Manager
Event Source
05.2015 - 05.2022
Quality Assurance Manager- Logistics
Event Source
05.2012 - 05.2015
Logistics Coordinator
Event Source
11.2011 - 05.2012
Inventory Worker
Event Source
05.2011 - 11.2011
Graduate Assistant
Kent State University
08.2010 - 05.2011
Front Desk Supervisor
Firestone Country Club
09.2008 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Hospitality and Tourism Management
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science - N&F: Hospitality Management
Kent State University
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