Ryan Shepherd Email & Phone Number

Salt Lake City, UT, US

Bluffdale, Utah, US

Oklahoma City, OK, US

Boston, US

Revenue Operations and Capital

Pune, Maharashtra, IN

Salt Lake City, UT, US

• Led a team of 3 members to establish the company’s internal operations while overseeing business development initiatives implementing systemic workflows for sales ops, and preparing capital procurements for customer.
• Appointed as an integral committee member, influencing key decision-making on new business opportunities, resulting in establishing a portfolio of 8 investments and 2 wholly owned companies
• Coordinated internal workshops and coaching sessions to drive talent development and expand employee skillsets, improving overall performance across the organization
• Built an ERP database and designed templates to capture and integrate key client information from 10K+ investment screenings into the system and provide seamless and efficient access for the consulting team to support.
• Defined and enforced robust operational and managerial best practices for internal workflows and external clients, exceeding industry standards by 25%+ by raising $200M+ in debt, equity, and alternative capital for.
• Managed the operations and product development of 2 portfolio companies by overseeing engineers and manufacturing processes, leading to achieving multiple patents

Lindon, Utah, US

• Partnered with a market research team of 5 members to identify and validate a price and function gap in emerging energy storage markets for residential renewable energy solutions, designing a solution to integrate.
• Worked closely with engineering teams in the US and China to architect an affordable Integrated Home Energy battery solution, gaining approval through CE and UL certifications
• Spearheaded fundraising activities and procured $1.5M, enabling go-to-market capabilities for the organization to initiate revenue generation

• Secured distribution rights in emerging markets and the nonprofit sector from the Goal Zero exit to build channel sales and distribution functionalities for renewable home energy systems, selling to government.
• Onboarded and led a team of 30 employees throughout East and West Africa and established the African headquarters in Accra, Ghana, to develop consulting services for corporate CSR/ESG programs, nonprofit organizations.
• Selected as lead consultant for several government renewable energy projects for small to medium enterprises in Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria worth $200M+ to construct the funding structure, design systems, select site.
• Installed 1K+ renewable energy systems within health clinics, schools, and public service buildings, supporting nonprofit organizations across rural African countries
• Integral Advisor to the UN Foundation, US Department of State, and UN Sustainable Energy, providing strategic direction for all renewable energy programs
• Actively participated and contributed as a panel member at UN week and other high-profile events, sharing valuable knowledge on rural electrification and energy poverty as a thought leader in the industry

Riverton, Utah, US

• Oversaw an organization of 400+ employees with a $35M trust fund to build and operate 4 enterprises, including a 5000-hectare agroforestry farm, real estate, manufacturing of construction goods, renewable energy, and.
• Hired and trained executive teams, constructed operational and business management systems, and coordinated the supply chain, manufacturing, and equipment sourcing in Europe and China for product creation while.
• Designed robust and comprehensive education programs to train 4 local executive teams, resulting in 90% of the members being recruited and hired by multinational corporations due to top performance and expertise
• Negotiated contracts with EU development organizations, USAID, and the University of Kinshasa, garnering $10M+ in grants to initiate business development projects
• Devised and secured a 5-year divestment plan for local leadership, achieving an 85% ROI and exceeding organizational objectives

Bluffdale, UT, US

• Leveraged expertise from Tifie Humanitarian functionalities and African projects to devise the business plan, product roadmap, and marketing strategy and drive business development opportunities for Goal Zero.
• Established sales channels and distribution with African businesses, governments, nonprofits, and Corporate CSR programs while leading the initial product development and identification of key manufacturers and vendors.
• Fostered strong relationships with development organizations, government agencies, and nonprofits to design, engineer, and deliver renewable energy products into emerging markets, gaining recognition as an innovative.
• Cultivated a social network and leveraged African activities to launch the “Share the Sun” initiative and promote the company’s brand, escalating customer loyalty and revenue with big box customers, including Scheels.
• Facilitated negotiations and acquired large NGO contracts with large-scale organizations, including World Vision, Care International, Global Communities, Conservation International, and ADRA, to design and execute.

Bluffdale, UT, US

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Entrepreneurism, Finance

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, Financial Risk Management

International Law & Diplomacy, International/Global Studies