Ryan Shipley
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dynamic Strategic Co-Executive Director with a proven track record in driving organizational change and enhancing operational efficiency. Expertise in leadership, financial management, and strategic planning, paired with a strong commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation. Recognized for exceptional communication and problem-solving skills that propel teams toward achieving organizational goals effectively. Dedicated to leveraging extensive experience to contribute to a forward-thinking company that values strategic growth and teamwork.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Executive Director
Sisu Freedom Foundation
San Diego, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Created materials used in orientation sessions designed specifically for newly released inmates transitioning back into society.
- Advised former offenders on ways they can obtain occupational certifications or licensure required for certain jobs.
- Assisted in developing grant proposals to secure funding for additional reentry services offered through the organization.
- Managed load of multiple cases on consistent basis.
- Conducted assessments of participant needs, developed individualized service plans and provided referrals to appropriate resources.
- Assisted clients with enhancing skills in areas such as job searching, interviewing and business and personal etiquette.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for clients.
- Participated in outreach events designed to promote awareness of available reentry services within the community.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to program operations.
Supply Chain Manager
Hyundai Translead
San Diego, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Supported company's business strategy by developing and managing global supply base contributing to growth.
- Conferred with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans.
- Implemented communication channels with customers, clientele and key vendors, prioritizing opportunities and ensuring quick problem resolution.
- Conducted vendor monitoring and supply chain management activities in compliance with internal logistics standards.
- Monitored suppliers' activities to assess performance in meeting quality or delivery requirements.
Executive assistant
Unicor San Pedro Recycling
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Procurement, accounting, human resources, payroll, shipping&receiving and supply chain expansion
Procurement clerk
Unicor Victorville fleet
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Purchase orders, purchase requisitions, requests for quotes, departmental inventory, quality assurance, calibration, document control, stock transfers, expediting product placement, and customer satisfaction.
- Purchased a fleet of stock vehicles and all components necessary to retrofit these into government service, ready in a timely fashion.
- Organized the shipping and receiving of all parts and hardware for every department to complete individual tasks without delay.
- Expedited the supply chain from upstream vendors efficiently to maintain customer satisfaction on an annual basis, and to uphold contractual obligations.
General Manager
Woody's bar and grill
12.2012 - 07.2014
- Responsible for front-of-house operations and back, including hiring, vendor management, customer satisfaction, employee scheduling, ensuring the proper ratio of costs, and expansion of the customer base with functions to support our marketing and advertisement.
Rec Leader I
San Diego Park & Recs department
San Diego, CA
06.2007 - 12.2011
- Organized events for at-risk youth in the neighborhood, coached all sports, and created a free tutoring program for after school.
- Actively mentor kids with issues at home
- Created summer camp programs for under privileged local participants
- Managed inventory of supplies necessary for recreational activities.
General Manager
Phil's BBQ
San Diego, CA
08.2002 - 05.2007
- I worked my way up from cashier to manager, responsible for 23 employees at the original location.
- I learned how to cook from Phil himself while simultaneously expediting all orders to keep the wait time to 15-20 minutes, even on weekends.
- My organized mind and efficient approach began here to business in general.
- Recruited, trained and empowered employees to achieve key performance indicators.
Education
Master of Arts - Peace And Justice
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA05-2025
BA - Psychology
San Diego State University
Skills
- SAP
- Organizational Efficiency
- Supply chain management
- Expeditious product development
- Customer and vendor satisfaction
- Management skills
- Efficiency expert
- Organization
- Prioritizing of responsibilities
- Mediation of employee conflict
- Optimize systems in place
- Mentor at risk youth in community
- Counsel addiction
- Cognitive behavioral approach
- Life skills coach
- Lead by example
- Achieve a healthy balance
- Negotiating
- International purchasing
- Nonprofit governance
- Organizational development
- Visionary leadership
- Marketing
- Project management
- Public speaking
- Relationship building
- Stakeholder relations
- Outreach programs
Projects
Border Patrol Contract, Purchased fleet of stock vehicles and all components necessary to retrofit these into government service ready in a timely fashion. Organized the shipping and receiving of all parts and hardware for every department to complete individual tasks without delay. Expedited the supply chain from upstream vendors efficiently to maintain customer satisfaction on an annual basis to Madison contractual obligations.
Affiliations
Volunteer at Youth Transition Campus
Certification
- Restorative Justice Facilitator
References
- Austin Galy, Co-Founder USD Torero Urban Scholars Office: (619) 260-2385, austingaly@sandiego.edu
- Kendra Drysdale, Co-Executive Director, Sisu Freedom Foundation, (831) 252-6716, kendradrysdale@sisufreedom.org
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Co-Executive Director
Sisu Freedom Foundation
12.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Hyundai Translead
03.2022 - Current
Executive assistant
Unicor San Pedro Recycling
10.2019 - 02.2022
Procurement clerk
Unicor Victorville fleet
04.2017 - 10.2019
General Manager
Woody's bar and grill
12.2012 - 07.2014
Rec Leader I
San Diego Park & Recs department
06.2007 - 12.2011
General Manager
Phil's BBQ
08.2002 - 05.2007
Master of Arts - Peace And Justice
University of San Diego
BA - Psychology
San Diego State University
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