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Ryan J. Anderson

Peachtree Corners,GA

Summary

Accomplished chief executive officer bringing expertise in business planning, revenue development, and team management. Offering 10+ years of experience in the marketing and technology industries. Offers entrepreneurial, forward-thinking mindset and a demonstrated track record of achievement.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

FASTSIGNS
Duluth, GA

President & Operator
11.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • Achieved Successful Divestment: Effectively orchestrated the divestment of the company in November 2023, capping eight transformative years of leadership. Led a remarkable turnaround, taking the once-worst-performing FASTSIGNS center in the country and elevating it to a global leader, consistently ranking among the top performers out of 700 centers worldwide.
  • Strategic Growth Planning: Developed comprehensive business, marketing, and financial plans that drove an exceptional sales and profit growth of over 500% from the date of entity purchase. Successfully positioned the 30-year-old company for significant expansion and success.
  • Optimized Staffing and Operations: Managed all aspects of staffing, implementing new training programs, and refining operational processes. This resulted in improved efficiency and productivity across the organization.
  • Strategic Pricing Management: Established and maintained pricing structures based on rigorous market analytics, production cost analysis, and emerging industry trends. Ensured competitive pricing while maximizing profitability.
  • Performance Management: Conducted regular performance reviews to motivate team members and enhance their productivity and efficiency. Utilized productivity, efficiency, and cost-saving metrics to guide performance improvement efforts.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Fostered collaboration and effective communication across departments, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives. Supported teams in achieving their targets through streamlined coordination.
  • Operational Excellence: Enhanced overall operational performance by devising and implementing effective business strategies, systems, and procedures. Drove efficiency and optimized processes to meet organizational objectives.

Print Revolution
Duluth, GA

President & CEO
11.2015 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Strategic Revenue Growth: Generated and implemented impactful business strategies that resulted in a remarkable 100% increase in company revenue and profits within just 5 years. Concurrently, led the development of a robust operational base.
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management: Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with employees, managers, and key clients, fostering continuous year-over-year growth.
  • Change Management and KPI Improvement: Spearheaded change management initiatives and the development of innovative business strategies, effectively reducing losses, increasing revenue, and driving substantial improvements in key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Team Leadership: Successfully recruited and managed high-performing teams, providing essential support for executive operations and sustainable growth.
  • Integrated Marketing and Sales Strategies: Seamlessly integrated marketing and sales strategies with business development and operational leadership plans. Formulated and executed aggressive sales strategies, resulting in sustained market growth.
  • Strategic Partner Relationships: Cultivated and deepened relationships with industry partners, driving substantial improvements in revenue and facilitating expansion into new markets and areas.
  • Notable Business Transaction: Notably, Print Revolution, a Forms Plus LLC company, was successfully sold by me, Ryan Anderson, to The Genter Group in 2021. This transaction marked a significant milestone in the company's journey.

Accenture
Chicago, IL

Digital Business Integration Analyst
02.2014 - 10.2015

Job overview

  • Worked closely with various stakeholders and acted as liaison between IT infrastructure personnel and other team members to efficiently resolve system problems or build new systems.
  • Verified that every client received highest level of support, assistance and professionalism to uphold Accenture's commitment to service.
  • Met with and discussed project requirements with customers to ascertain type of software system to effectively meet needs and requirements.
  • Identified issues and made potential solution recommendations as problems developed, enabling quick project modifications.
  • Reviewed project scope ahead of installation to understand customer expectations and important details.
  • Clients serviced include: Siemens Healthcare, Capital Group, Luxottica Group (Oakley), Airgas Inc & Chicago Cares

Accenture
Chicago, IL

Corporate Sales Representative
10.2012 - 02.2014

Job overview

  • Exceeded sales objectives, delivered outstanding and comprehensive service to clients throughout sales process, understood client objectives and created proposals to achieve goals.
  • Maintained strong internal relationships and communication prior to and during sales process and transitioned clients seamlessly to operations team post-sale.
  • Sourced $10 Million+ in contracted revenue for the company while leveraging our enterprise level software vendors including Adobe, Magento, Hybris & Salesforce.
  • #1 rep Nationwide- Q4 of 2013 - of 30+ sales representatives
    #1 rep for 'total' and 'new' revenue: NE territory- Q4 of 2013
    #1 rep for 'total' revenue: NE territory- Q3 of 2013
    #1 rep for 'total' revenue: NE territory- Q2 of 2013

Striker Securities Inc
Chicago, IL

Senior Broker/Trading System Analyst
01.2012 - 09.2012

Job overview

  • Managed 50+ accounts successfully regarding their live trades and company relationship with over $25M AUM.
  • Obtained FINRA Series 3 License: Commodities, Futures & Forex
  • Collaborated with engineers and traders to identify and implement new automated trading systems and improve current initiatives
  • Corrected trade errors and kept accurate documentation for records and audits.
  • Grew brokerage department by soliciting new business and expanding into new markets.
  • Made bids and offers to buy or sell commodities, futures and currency futures for clients highly leveraged trades

Consolidated Carqueville
Streamwood, IL

Leadership Development Associate
06.2011 - 02.2012

Job overview

  • Identified and supported continuous improvement efforts with supervisor in all company departments by a monthly rotational program from accounting, purchasing, manufacturing, sales and logistics for a $30M manufacturer.
  • Set agenda, organized plans and managed program operations and new implementations.
  • Worked alongside company leadership to establish clear training goals for my program focus: sales & marketing.
  • Designed, implemented and continually advanced leadership development programs to realize tangible, measurable results to strengthen leadership pipeline from front line to c-suite executives.

Education

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

Bachelor of Science from Selling And Sales Management
05.2011

University Overview

  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars & Honors Society Member
  • Obtained certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Obtained minor in Organizational Leadership & Supervision

Skills

  • Sales and market development
  • Project management
  • Upselling expertise
  • Prospecting skills
  • Networking
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Recruiting and hiring top talent
  • Executive leadership
  • Cash Flow analysis
  • Mergers & acquisitions
  • Business development
  • Strategic planning

Additional Information

  • Selected for an article interview at Purdue University for the Entrepreneurship & Innovation magazine - 2020
  • Accenture High Performance Award - Mobile Strategy at Capital Group - 2015
  • FINRA- Series 3 license- National Commodities and Futures - 2012

Timeline

President & Operator

FASTSIGNS
11.2015 - Current

President & CEO

Print Revolution
11.2015 - 08.2021

Digital Business Integration Analyst

Accenture
02.2014 - 10.2015

Corporate Sales Representative

Accenture
10.2012 - 02.2014

Senior Broker/Trading System Analyst

Striker Securities Inc
01.2012 - 09.2012

Leadership Development Associate

Consolidated Carqueville
06.2011 - 02.2012

Purdue University

Bachelor of Science from Selling And Sales Management

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