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Ryan Richardson

Ryan Richardson

Ellicott City,MD

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

AR Woodworking
Ellicott City, MD
05.2011 - Current
  • Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Prepared annual budgets of $700,000 with controls to prevent overages.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins by 500% in two years.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.

Pastor

Grace Community Church
Fulton, MD
05.2010 - 09.2020
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Collaborated with other church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Supervised staff of 10 and volunteer base of 150+ providing leadership and direction for youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and organizational reach.
  • Established and managed ministry budget of $550,000 per year.
  • Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
  • Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Served as mentor to youth and young adults in church community, offering guidance and support.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.

Education

Master of Arts - Divinity

Liberty University
Lynchburg VA
05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Southeastern University
Lakeland, Florida
12.2008

Skills

  • Hiring and Staffing
  • Staff Training
  • Team Oversight
  • Investor Relations
  • Customer Relations
  • Business Administration
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Client Service
  • Sales Leadership
  • Staff Management
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Project Estimating
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Sales Oversight

Timeline

Owner/Operator

AR Woodworking
05.2011 - Current

Pastor

Grace Community Church
05.2010 - 09.2020

Master of Arts - Divinity

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Southeastern University

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