RYAN R. HALLEE
Waterville,ME
Summary
Operations Manager and talented leader with 15+ years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
MID-MAINE HOMELESS SHELTER
Waterville, ME
01.2023 - Current
- Lead property management, grounds upkeep, and facility operations for a 24/7 shelter.
- Direct daily logistics and interdepartmental operations with a focus on efficiency and safety.
- Provide IT triage, resolve tech issues, and maintain systems uptime.
- Oversee construction projects and enforce safety protocols site-wide.
- Manage recruitment, training, and policy enforcement for shelter staff.
- Coordinate both physical and digital security measures for resident safety.
Operations Supervisor
JOHNNY'S SELECTED SEEDS
Winslow, ME
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Oversaw 64-115 employees and managed shipping, warehouse, and procurement ops.
- Led inventory streamlining and implemented LEAN-based improvements.
- Wrote BOLs, handled international shipping, and negotiated vendor contracts.
Senior Store Manager
GNC (Multi-Site Management)
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Managed 7 retail locations and led a 35-person team across the state.
- Handled staffing, training, accounting, promotions, and store compliance.
Founder & Operations Consultant
WALKING BLIND GRAPHICS / MISSION H2O
Waterville, ME
01.2008 - 12.2017
- Built and operated a textile printing operations consulting business serving apparel shops across the U.S. Specialized in SOPs, digital workflow design, and efficiency training.
- Streamlined shop floor layouts and improved press utilization by 20-30%.
- Trained print teams on M&R Gauntlet presses, HP Indigo, DTG, and screen prep.
- Provided tactical audits with clear step-by-step implementation plans.
- Client Timeline Highlights: Tampa T-Shirts (2008-2009), Visual Promotions (2013-2014), Fishbone Graphics (2014-2015), Sea Streat Graphics / KDK (2015-2016)
Education
Associate Degree - Graphic Arts & Printing Tech
Central Maine Technical College
Auburn, ME01.2003
Certificate - Graphic Arts/Printing Tech
Mid-Maine Technical Center
Waterville, ME01.2001
Diploma -
Waterville Senior High School
Waterville, ME01.2001
Skills
- Operations Management
- Project Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Construction Oversight
- Digital & Physical Security
- LEAN Implementation
- HR Compliance
- IT Triage
- Vendor Relations
- Inventory Control
- SOP Development
- Staff Training
- Microsoft Office
- QuickBooks
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Corel Draw
- QuarkXPress
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Project management
- Vendor negotiation
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- IT troubleshooting
- Logistics coordination
- Team leadership
- Policy enforcement
- Training development
- Cost reduction
- Construction oversight
- Digital security
- Operational efficiency
- Performance metrics
- KPI tracking
- Business and operations management
- Startup turnaround strategies
- Budget management
- Improve performance
- Supervision and training
- Resource coordination
- Inventory control
- Data management
- Human resources
Certification
- Forklift & Power Jack License (Class 1-4)
- Defensive & Tactical Pistol Operator
- Home Defense & Vehicle Rifle Certifications
Timeline
Operations Manager
MID-MAINE HOMELESS SHELTER
01.2023 - Current
Operations Supervisor
JOHNNY'S SELECTED SEEDS
01.2019 - 12.2022
Senior Store Manager
GNC (Multi-Site Management)
01.2017 - 12.2019
Founder & Operations Consultant
WALKING BLIND GRAPHICS / MISSION H2O
01.2008 - 12.2017
Associate Degree - Graphic Arts & Printing Tech
Central Maine Technical College
Certificate - Graphic Arts/Printing Tech
Mid-Maine Technical Center
Diploma -
Waterville Senior High School