RYAN SANDFORT
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
A versatile professional with a proven ability in streamlining processes, enhancing customer experiences, and driving growth through strategic product design, market analysis, and brand development. Gained hands-on knowledge and expertise in the cannabis and ceramics industries. Excel in managing cross-functional projects, building partnerships, and optimizing operations to align with business objectives. Coachable and passionate mindset dedicated to creating industry-elevating products.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Kids City Indoor Playground
10.2023 - Current
- Played a foundational roll analyzing, optimizing, and executing standard operations that has earned us a 4.7/5 star Google rating after serving well over 10,000 families.
- Serving as main point of contact for all customer relations.
- Responsible for training and managing employees.
- Fostering a team environment by collaborating and working alongside my peers.
CEO & Founder
Company Z
01.2015 - Current
- Established a personal business selling my original ceramic art, currently focusing on a product line of cannabis accessories.
- My Instagram @ryansandfort, reaching over 12,000 followers, sparked interest from GQ as well as House & Garden to showcase my designs in multiple issues.
- Streamlined ceramic manufacturing processes to increase output capacity while maintaining high quality standards.
Harvest / Quality Control Manager
Smokey Okies Manufacturing
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Foundational roll analyzing, designing, implementing, and managing standard harvesting operations, increasing production from 10 to 300+ weekly plants while improving overall quality.
- Trained and managed a team of 5-7 employees.
- Authorized final quality inspection before packing and shipping all flower.
- Started as a Budtender in May of 2019.
Assistant Manager
Quail Creek Golf & Country Club (Aquatics)
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Supervised a clean, safe, and organized environment while resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.
- Trained and managed around 20 staff members, fostering a positive and fun work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies / "Business Design“
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK2017
Bachelor of Business - General Business, Art
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR2015
Skills
- Quick Learning Problem Solver
- Product Vision, Design, and Management
- Brand Development and Marketing Strategy
- Operations and Staff Management
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Graphic Design
- Microsoft Office Suite
Internships
Bellhop Movers
- Summer 2015 // Chattanooga, TN.
Appable
- Fall 2016 // Norman, OK.
Timeline
General Manager
Kids City Indoor Playground
10.2023 - Current
Harvest / Quality Control Manager
Smokey Okies Manufacturing
10.2019 - 06.2020
Assistant Manager
Quail Creek Golf & Country Club (Aquatics)
05.2016 - 09.2016
CEO & Founder
Company Z
01.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies / "Business Design“
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Business - General Business, Art
University of Arkansas
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