RYAN STICKLES
Operations Management Expert
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Ambitious and results-oriented General Manager with over 20 years of experience, creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to effectively align with and support growth initiatives. Progress-driven planner adept at building and retaining high-performing teams.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Open Book Extracts
Roxboro, NC
08.2019 - Current
- Developed value-added solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase revenue levels 80% in 6 months
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of new cGMP program.
Director of Operations
Mati LLC
Durham, NC
10.2016 - 08.2019
- Identified and implemented strategic plans based on accurate readings of specifications and solid collaboration with project leadership.
- Achieved substantial COG savings by using market expertise and business knowledge to make proactive decisions.
- Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase efficiency and profitability while tightly controlling costs such as labor and preventing waste.
Senior Production Manager
Curio Brands
Starkville, MS
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Boosted productivity by 65% through direction, preparation and implementation of training programs and initiatives.
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at 4 facilities.
- Planned, organized and managed operations, including ordering materials and supplies, workflow management and timely production.
Production Manager
Counter Culture Coffee
Durham, NC
07.2008 - 02.2015
- Delivered operating plans and growth objectives.
- Investigated and implemented ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.
Warehouse Manager
Oenophilia
Hillsborough, NC
09.2002 - 07.2008
- Boosted warehouse operations efficiency by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Met environmentally controlled warehouse operational needs through efficient staffing and resourcing of materials and equipment.
Distribution Supervisor
Performance Bike
Chapel Hill, NC
01.1998 - 09.2002
After Sales Coordinator
Ikea
Baltimore, MD
10.1994 - 01.1998
Outbound Supervisor
UPS
Laurel, MD
08.1991 - 10.1994
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University Of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD 08.1991 - 12.1994
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Skills
ERP Sytems (Syteline, Fishbowl, MAS, PKMS, ect) (10 years)
undefinedTimeline
General Manager
Open Book Extracts
08.2019 - Current
Director of Operations
Mati LLC
10.2016 - 08.2019
Senior Production Manager
Curio Brands
02.2015 - 10.2016
Production Manager
Counter Culture Coffee
07.2008 - 02.2015
Warehouse Manager
Oenophilia
09.2002 - 07.2008
Distribution Supervisor
Performance Bike
01.1998 - 09.2002
After Sales Coordinator
Ikea
10.1994 - 01.1998
Outbound Supervisor
UPS
08.1991 - 10.1994
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University Of Maryland - College Park
08.1991 - 12.1994
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