R YAN F REEL, M.S.

33 4 Court~Hermosa Beach, California90254

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805-441-7957

ryanfreel@gmail.com

PROJECT MANAGER
Plastics Manufacturing ~ Aerospace ~ Consumer Products Superb team leadership skills combined with exceptional skills in developing, operating and managing the most complex of supply support systems including inventory control, purchasing, material handling and storage, equipment, records maintenance, materials validation, distribution and transportation.Superiorcommunicator,readilydistills the most complex of materials into easily-understood, compelling presentations.Core competencies include:
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Project Management Warehouse Logistics Six Sigma/Lean Mfg.

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Process Optimization Financial Analysis Capital Budget Management

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Win-Win Negotiator Strategic Sourcing Sales & Marketing

P RO FESS IO NAL E X PERIE NCE

Logistics Specialist:A well-rounded Logistician with a diverse and comprehensive background that includes hands-on experience in Engineering and Manufacturing.Resourceful and adaptable, exercising superb competence and efficiency with every project. y Key player in managing logistics for such aerospace programs as Space Tracking & Surveillance System (STSS), ATLAS, Maritime Laser Demonstration and other restricted programs. y Oversaw all aspects of the subcontract lifecycle including proposal development, source selection, negotiation, subcontract preparation, administration and closeout. y Handpicked from 150+ internal Northrop Grumman applicants for the Global Supply Chain Rotational Program, gaining exposure to Procurement, Quality Engineering and Material Metrics. y Expert in all subcontract types including firm-fixed price, cost-plus and time and material for both domestic and international subcontracts. y Developed and implemented marketing plans using such variables as competition, product mix/pricing/profitability, and customer analysis. Leadership & Project Management:A superior leader with demonstrated performance in high-pressure environments.Improved organizational performance through hands-on training and a leadership approach that emphasized decision-making through active listening. y Managed a team of 5employees in the training, design, and fabrication of innovative plastic products for advertising, medical, entertainment and agricultural applications. y Led a feature strategy team including Engineering, Program Management and Supply Chain representatives responsible for$395M in contract activities.interfacing with C-level executives for y Presented Subcontract metrics and activitiestoa range of business stakeholders including, entry level engineers to C-level executives Problem-Solving & Analysis:Consistently implements keen analytical abilities and a proven team-based work dynamic with a systems-oriented approach to facilitate efficient and effective solutions. A critical thinker open to alternative views to optimize decision-making. y SpearheadedLeanprocesses that dramatically boosted supplier performance metrics through value stream mapping and accelerated improvement workshops. y Effectively negotiated a series of subcontracts for cost savings of $850K. y Developed LeanShipping &Receiving methods and production schedules that slashed lead times by 15%-20% and created cost savings of 5%-10% per project. y Continued

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E M PLO Y M ENT
Northrop Grumman Space Technology/Aerospace Systems, Redondo Beach, California Subcontract Manager/Administrator 2 CentralCoast Plastics, San Luis Obispo, California Production, Operations & Facilities Manager Nestle Purina Pet Care & Nestle Sales Division, San Diego, California Sales Associate Intern 2007Present 2003 2007 6/2005 9/2005

E DUCAT IO N& T RAI NING

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY ONLINE Masters Certificate, Government Contracts,2007 CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY, San Luis Obispo, California Master of Science, Industrial & Technical Studies,2007 ~ GPA 3.55 Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology,2006 ~ minor in Packaging ~ MajorGPA 3.58 Computer Skills:Windows XP/Vista/7, MS Office 2003, 2007, 2010 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio); Advanced SAP knowledge (Subcontracts, Material, QualityMetrics); Business Warehouse; Adobe 7.0 Pro; Minitab 15,; Live Link/Share Center; CPS; Oasis; Production Main Frame; Web-based Database Queries; Graphs; Charts; Pivot Tables

M EM B ERSH IPS
Master of Business Administration Association (MBAA) Industrial Technology Society (ITS) Sigma Nu Honor Fraternity (Historian, Fundraiser)

R EFEREN CES
Excellent references furnished upon request.