Ryan Ross
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Experienced in contract management, project execution, procurement review, budgeting, operational strategy, capital planning and building team synergy. Talented in developing cross-functional partnerships, overseeing personnel, building, & sustaining customer relationships, and implementing tactical plans to meet strategic goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director of Property and Asset Management
Chicago Housing Authority
Chicago, IL
04.2011 - 09.2024
- Planned and directed operational, capital, and financial performance for a portfolio with over 100 buildings and 18,000 units, with an annual budget over $100M.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines were met.
- Operated in best practices in project management to ensure successful outcomes, which included helping plan out the project, defining the project scope, managing the budget, tracking progress, communicating with the appropriate stakeholders, identifying and solving challenges, making tough decisions to keep the project on track, and ensuring staff properly maintained comprehensive project documentation.
- Served as project lead, working together with the building operation team, to ensure the successful renovation of residential units and upgrades to the building(s) infrastructure as well.
- Supported executive leadership with every phase of the contracting process.
- Coordinated with stakeholders across multiple departments to develop innovative strategies for problem-solving.
- Analyzed financial performance metrics, identified areas for improvement, and oversaw budgeting processes. Ensured fiscal responsibility was maintained throughout the year.
- Coordinated with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with laws and standards.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Facilitated meetings between internal teams to ensure alignment on initiatives.
- Built relationships with external partners, vendors, and customers in order to foster collaboration.
- Led cross-functional teams to drive project completion within budget and deadlines.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
Journeyman Electrician
IBEW Local 134
Chicago, IL
11.1997 - 04.2011
- Installed electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings according to plans and specifications.
- Adhered to local building codes when installing new electrical systems.
- Read blueprints or schematic diagrams to determine the layout of a particular job site.
- Performed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Identifying and resolving electrical problems using testing devices.
- Collaborate with other journeymen and craftspeople to complete the project.
- Inspected electrical components to identify hazards, defects, or potential repairs in compliance with codes.
- Worked with contractors regarding project timelines and budgets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ03-2021
Journeyman Wireman Certification - Electrician
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute
Alsip, IL08-2002
Skills
- Organizational
- Inspection
- Written & Oral Communication
- Budget & Forecasting
- Risk Assessment
- Leadership coaching
- Data Evaluation
- Project Management
- Multitasking
- Cross Functional Management
- Auditing & Reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- The Institute of Asset Management - The IAM Certificate, 2021
- IBEW-NECA Technical Institute - Journeyman Wireman Certification, 2002
Timeline
Senior Director of Property and Asset Management
Chicago Housing Authority
04.2011 - 09.2024
Journeyman Electrician
IBEW Local 134
11.1997 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Journeyman Wireman Certification - Electrician
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute
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