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Ryan Thompson

Washington

Summary

A Ohio "Top 20 under 40" leadership award recipient with a proven track record as well as 10 years of decorated service in the United States military. Over 25 years of experience overseeing and coordinating projects, consistently ensuring timely completion, adherence to budget, and high quality standards. Expertise in streamlining efficiency and improving productivity in manufacturing, government, and construction environments. Proficient in managing resources, schedules, and risks while collaborating with cross-functional teams both internally and externally. Skilled at identifying and resolving issues throughout the project lifecycle, maintaining accurate project documentation, including reports, plans, and lessons learned. Demonstrated ability to implement large-scale projects and programs exceeding $100 million, providing high-level oversight, management, and leadership. Strong influencing and collaboration skills, collaborating with all parties of interest.

Work History

Senior Project Manager

U.S. Department of Labor
  • Incorporates results from data driven analyses into planning for future funding opportunities overseeing a portfolio of over $40 million.
  • Serves as a technical resource on workforce development projects and programs.
  • Manages a grant portfolio of high complexity, scope, and impact, and conducts the day-to-day project management.
  • Performs analyses of projects and applied problem solving techniques to address issues.

Deputy Director

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
  • Oversaw employment and training programs, policies, projects, legislation, regulations, fiscal activities, and administrative actions on a day-to-day basis.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to State & Local administrators in the development and administration of Federal, State & Local grant projects.
  • Responsible for entire Office of Workforce Development with 427 personnel across the State of Ohio.

Program Manager

United States Air Force
  • Over 10 years of instructing lessons in front of small and large groups. Highly successful in analyzing and completing effective writing techniques in a legal type of format for high level viewing, recommendations, and signatures.
  • Managed budget to include all forecasting, contracting, and spending of a $25 million account.
  • Reported to higher authority the status of day-to-day operations, short and long term goals, safety, new projects, and financial/personnel management. A vast array of successful ideas turned into large scale projects.

Manufacturing Drafting/Design

Caterpillar Inc./Butler Services
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to implement design changes ensuring seamless integration with manufacturing processes.
  • Created precise drawings and assemblies for engine parts, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in manufacturing processes.
  • Conducted regular design reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Workforce Education and Development

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, Illinois

Skills

  • Project planning
  • Scope management
  • Client relationship management
  • Project plan development
  • Project scheduling
  • Project goals and milestones
  • Multi-project management
  • Project management

Timeline

Deputy Director

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

Program Manager

United States Air Force

Manufacturing Drafting/Design

Caterpillar Inc./Butler Services

Senior Project Manager

U.S. Department of Labor

Bachelor of Science - Workforce Education and Development

Southern Illinois University

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