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Ryan Saffle

Brentwood,TN

Summary

Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans to drive growth and market share. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Neuroscience Manager

Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals
01.2017 - Current
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Drove operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics tools for informed strategy development.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Appointed to Lundbeck National Advisory Council by SVP of Sales. March 2020-Present
  • Appointed Strategic Planning Team Lead, 2019-2022

Chairman

TN Psychiatric, LLC & Cool Springs Psychiatric
09.2019 - Current
  • Guided mergers and acquisitions activities to expand corporate portfolio while achieving synergistic benefits from newly acquired entities resulting in purchasing 100% of company.
  • Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
  • Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, reducing overall costs and increasing profitability.
  • Secured external funding sources for major projects through grantsmanship skills combined with persuasive investor pitches.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.

Chairman

Fitech Corp
01.2014 - 09.2019
  • Guided the organization through periods of change by navigating complex challenges and seizing opportunities for growth.
  • Established and maintained risk management system to identify and minimize potential risks.
  • Directed capital allocation decisions to optimize resources for long-term sustainability and profitability.
  • Developed innovative approaches to problem-solving, leveraging resources and driving results.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Established performance metrics to evaluate executive team success, ensuring accountability at the highest level.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.

President and Chief Operations Officer

Smart Data Strategies
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Led successful acquisition negotiations resulting in purchasing controlling interest of the company.
  • Worked closely with county and state government to provide geospatial software.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.

President

Teachers N Tools, LLC
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Led successful acquisition negotiations, resulting in purchasing controlling interest in 2014.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability as a reseller of hardware and software to school in the Southeast.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.

Chief Operating Officer

Infinite Capital Strategies
01.2006 - 01.2014
  • Created, developed, and implemented strategic plan
  • Led sales team to meet sales goals
  • Managed business development and personnel for Peoples State Bank of Commerce
  • Led due diligence teams in ten mergers and acquisitions of Banks and Software companies
  • Spearheaded the creation and development of company subsidiaries
  • Served as a consultant and board member advising on sales, marketing, and strategic planning
  • Appointed President of company’s subsidiary, Lending Cycle, to prepare and complete sale to Wolter’s Kluwer Financial.

Education

Bachelor Business Administration -

Mississippi State University
Starkville, Mississippi

Skills

  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Raising Capital
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Board Collaboration
  • Investor Relations
  • Executive Leadership
  • Financial Administration
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Operational Analysis
  • Strategic Visioning
  • Profit and Loss Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Strategic Planning
  • Problem-Solving

Timeline

Chairman

TN Psychiatric, LLC & Cool Springs Psychiatric
09.2019 - Current

Senior Neuroscience Manager

Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals
01.2017 - Current

President and Chief Operations Officer

Smart Data Strategies
01.2015 - 01.2018

Chairman

Fitech Corp
01.2014 - 09.2019

President

Teachers N Tools, LLC
01.2014 - 01.2016

Chief Operating Officer

Infinite Capital Strategies
01.2006 - 01.2014

Bachelor Business Administration -

Mississippi State University
Ryan Saffle