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RYAN WAGGONER

Flint,MI

Summary

Results-driven General Manager with expertise in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational management. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and driving business growth through innovative strategies. Proven ability to maximize resource utilization, enhance team collaboration, and increase profitability. Strong leader with an engineering background focused on customer satisfaction and scalable operations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

GENERAL MANAGER

DIVIDE BY DESIGN
Flint, MI
01.2024 - Current
  • Built and maintained relationships with office furniture dealers and suppliers
  • Registered business to be eligible for government contracts (SAM.gov)
  • Managed customer base and RFQ’s resulting in $1.1M in open quotes
  • Standardized cost/price for several product lines, producing $600k in annual revenue
  • Increased quote volume by 30% annually
  • Expanded customer base through more advanced marketing techniques and new dealer relations
  • Worked closely with the marketing team to boost organic SEO and PPC campaigns
  • Managed CAD drawings, Prints, BOMs, and product renders for marketing

DESIGN ENGINEER

DIVIDE BY DESIGN
Flint, MI
12.2020 - 12.2023
  • Developed 2D CAD models (Autocad) for customer drawings
  • Provided sufficient drawings that met industry standards for our dealer partners
  • Executed dimensional site visits and integrated customer floorplans into 3D modeling software
  • Created BOMs for all purchase orders, resulting in $500k in revenue
  • Implemented 3D printing/prototyping for research and development projects
  • Created several 3D-printed clips and fasteners to adapt/pilot components into the current wall system

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

DIVIDE BY DESIGN
Flint, MI
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Analyzed current inventory processes and performance and implemented modern inventory tracking software
  • Tracked and presented an analysis of KPI's (Operating Cash Flow, ROI, Inventory)
  • Reduced the cost of Aluminum Extrusions by 30% for multiple product components, resulting in 25% cost savings on material per order
  • Managed new research and development projects to expand product line
  • Standardized print documentation for the creation of BOMs and customer spec sheets
  • Optimized cost/price sheets for inventory components and project quotes
  • Organized and assigned co-op student thesis projects that standardized our product renders for marketing

JUNIOR PRODUCT ENGINEER (CO-OP)

STANLEY ENGINEERED FASTENING (SEF)
Troy, MI
10.2015 - 12.2018
  • Performed quality testing on all cavities of current production tools/dies
  • Performed prototype/production-level testing on numerous fasteners and clips
  • Operated Thermotron environmental test chambers
  • Operated CMM for quality analysis of parts
  • Lathe/Mill Operations for Prototype parts
  • Proficiently navigated PDM software and updated testing records
  • Completed part testing reports (DFMEA, FMEA)
  • Attended customer visits to present design changes and updates

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

KETTERING UNIVERSITY
Flint, MI, US
10.2021

Skills

  • 3D Printing/Prototyping
  • CURA and other Slicing Software
  • Solidworks, NX, CATIA, Autocad
  • Proficient Communication Skills

Extracurricular Activities

Intramural Sports (Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball)

Volunteer Experience

COACH, HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL, Grand Blanc, MI, 01/01/23, 03/31/23, Volunteer 5-6th Grade boys' basketball coach.

Timeline

GENERAL MANAGER

DIVIDE BY DESIGN
01.2024 - Current

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

DIVIDE BY DESIGN
01.2023 - 11.2023

DESIGN ENGINEER

DIVIDE BY DESIGN
12.2020 - 12.2023

JUNIOR PRODUCT ENGINEER (CO-OP)

STANLEY ENGINEERED FASTENING (SEF)
10.2015 - 12.2018

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

KETTERING UNIVERSITY

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