Ryan Fogarty

RYAN FOGARTY- ​- ​linkedin.com/in/ryanfogarty1 DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIST & FUNNEL DEVELOPER Seasoned marketing manager who leverages uncommon ability • Innovator in developing simple digital strategy • Kinesthetic approach to marketing strategy and sales funnel mapping ● Business Strategic Planning ● Custom WordPress Developer ● Sales Funnel Mapping ● Social Media Account Manager ● Digital Solutions Architect ● SEO & Content Research/Analysis PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Smartrac Technology | ​Continuous Improvement Engineer​ | ​Fletcher, NC ​ ​ 2018–Present The largest manufacturer of RFID and NFC transponders with a global presence. Supplying inventory tracking systems to the world’s biggest retail brands and automotive companies. ● ● ● ● Manufacturing line improvements facilitating operator ideas and involvement ○ Set the project scope by identifying specific processes and machines to include in planned projects. Prioritized selections were based on real customer demand. ○ Built a business case by establishing a performance baseline, attainable goals, and capacity expansion needs. ○ Demonstrated potential production capacity without the purchase of machines. ○ Posed the problem statement to machine operators to encourage new ideas. ○ Emphasized the implementation of small supporting improvements for quick wins. Implemented new Lean Operating System for US site resulting in $722k in savings ○ Used DMAIC methodology to develop a new Global CI Program. ○ Designed tools to be prototyped throughout the project for collecting data along the way and quick wins. ○ Developed a project scorecard used to quantify the value of each project to support management decision making. ○ Created a Kaizen Packet with charter docs for defining project scopes, and supporting documentation to equip future project leaders. Business Intelligence analysis and operations reporting tool improvements ○ Led evaluation of active reporting tools and the process for use and maintenance. ○ Identified tools that required excessive manual manipulation and data handling. ○ Calculated potential savings from merging tools and reducing time in navigation. ○ Incorporated new improvements through each iteration/version release. Revamped antiquated employee suggestion system for new ideas and engagement ○ Gathered data through a Voice of the Customer (VOC) survey to identify issues. ○ Ran one-on-one and group based feedback sessions for validation and clarity. ○ Taylored program implementations based on feedback and relevant ideas. ○ Made adjustments to the system based on customer response and adoption. WE​•​DO Worldwide | ​Chief Improvement Officer​ | ​Hendersonville, NC ​ ​ 2016–Present Marketing agency focused on inbound strategy for B2B companies. Providing value driven digital solutions and growth driven design. Offering continuous improvement for marketing teams. ● ● ● Facilitated all strategy and project discovery sessions for growth driven design clients ○ Growth Driven Design included scoping multiple long-term projects meant to drive sales for the client through funnel development. ○ Compiled and loaded tasks and subtasks into the project timeline and resource assignment table. ○ Regularly presented the scope and timeline directly to customers in order to set expectations and a cadence for the project team. Co-developed a new strategic planning model called QUAD Model designed to take teams from high level strategy to tactical tasks within 4 hours ○ Tested the system with existing clients and on WE•DO organization itself. ○ Implemented a Beta Model for new clients and leveraged QUAD Model as a sales tool for new contracts and add-on services. Co-created small business web-based ERP systems to reduce cost and improve profit Lean Support Solutions | ​Lean Consultant​ | ​Hendersonville, NC​ ​- Lean Support Solutions offered training and coaching to find solutions to problems using lean manufacturing tools. Kaizen was the primary service offering productivity improvements, cost reduction, and shorter lead times. ● ● ● ● Facilitated 15 kaizens for large U.S. based staffing agency to improve value streams ○ Hosted project scope calls with stakeholders to decide on timeframe, team members, location, and targets for the project. ○ Facilitated 2 or 3 day project events for the team to map, design future process, and complete tasks as a group. ○ Provided coaching and follow up for remaining tasks from project events until the project was completed and closed. ○ Supported the reporting responsibilities of stakeholders through presentation design and compilation of data and project accomplishments. Achieved a $3 million annual savings through background check reductions Reduced PPM by 55% through hands-on lean transformation with machine operators ○ Hosted live kaizen activities on the shop floor during regular production time to maximize engagement and avoid a break in production. ○ Demonstrated potential process bottlenecks through calculation presentation and software model creation. ○ Included line operators in the design process through measurement activities, layout prototyping, and workstation configuration. ○ Participated in the execution of designed improvements by assisting with machine movements, assembling new workstations, and testing solutions. Dropped complaints by 31% through six sigma tools and a zero defect culture Meritor, Inc. | ​Plant Lean Expert​ | ​Fletcher, NC​ ​- Global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, and braking solutions. Products that offer superior performance and reliability, serving commercial truck, trailer, defense, and aftermarket customers. ● ● ● ● Gold award winner for Best Kaizen Project company wide improving material flow ○ Identified potential opportunities for headcount reduction by mapping out material flow routes and the delivery relationship between factory lines. ○ Tested multiple configurations of material handling routes and timetables. Six Sigma project leader and award winner for Best Six Sigma project company wide Boots-on-the-ground for 3 Machine Team projects to include cleaning and fabrication Value Stream Map developer, identifying line and material constraints to increase flow United States Air Force | ​Executive Officer​ | ​Randolph AFB, TX​ ​- The aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces articulates its core functions as Nuclear Deterrence, Air & Space Superiority, Global Mobility and Combat Support. ● ● ● ● Leader in asset protection and law enforcement functions, in charge of patrol officers Evaluator of security deficiencies, implementing improvements to strengthen defense Non-Commissioned Officer of the quarter winner, 2006 Group level Airmen of the quarter winner, 2004 FORMAL EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MBA, International Business | ​Strayer University​ | ​2014–Present Master Certificate Six Sigma |​ ​Villanova University​ ​|​ ​2012 ● Six Sigma Black Belt, 2012 | Six Sigma Green Belt, 2012 | Lean Six Sigma Certificate, 2012 Air Force Officer Training School | ​Maxwell AFB, AL​ ​| ​2011 B.S., Workforce Education & Development | ​Southern Illinois University, Carbondale​ ​|​- REFERENCES & RECOMMENDATIONS Kristopher Hinz​ ​|​ ​Smartrac, Head of OpEx​ ​|​- ​|​-“Ryan engages people at all levels of the business… solving problems and facilitating team projects to deliver high-impact results. He thinks like an entrepreneur, works like an engineer and builds relationships like a charismatic community leader. Ryan has the chops, the tact, and the self-directed motivation to excel in many areas of business. Highly recommended!!” Mike Baer​ ​|​ E​mployBridge, Chief People Officer​ ​|​- ​|​-“Ryan’s ability to engage teams, teach needed lean principles, facilitate kaizens and lead practical and financially measurable improvements is strong. We continue to use him and will do so. It's a never-ending journey and I'm glad that Ryan is on that journey with us.”