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
2019.08 - 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
2016.10 - 2019.08
- 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
2015.02 - 2016.10
- 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
2008.07 - 2015.02
- Delivered operating plans and growth objectives.
- Investigated and implemented ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.
Warehouse Manager
Oenophilia
Hillsborough , NC
2002.09 - 2008.07
- 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
1998.01 - 2002.09
After Sales Coordinator
Ikea
Baltimore , MD
1994.10 - 1998.01
Outbound Supervisor
UPS
Laurel , MD
1991.08 - 1994.10
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University Of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD 1991.08 - 1994.12
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
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
2019.08 - Current
Director of Operations
Mati LLC
2016.10 - 2019.08
Senior Production Manager
Curio Brands
2015.02 - 2016.10
Production Manager
Counter Culture Coffee
2008.07 - 2015.02
Warehouse Manager
Oenophilia
2002.09 - 2008.07
Distribution Supervisor
Performance Bike
1998.01 - 2002.09
After Sales Coordinator
Ikea
1994.10 - 1998.01
Outbound Supervisor
UPS
1991.08 - 1994.10
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University Of Maryland - College Park
1991.08 - 1994.12