Ryann Mead Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

Remote

◘ DRIVING POSITIVE & SCALABLE CHANGE: Fostered a sense of unity while directing a redesign of the supply chain upon hire and again after an acquisition. Focused on margin improvement, financial efficiency and agile supply chain design to enhance global scalability and appropriately service the business. ◘ COGS REDUCTION & MARGIN IMPROVEMENT: Reduced COGs by 19% since Q3 of 2023 via supplier and 3pL negotiations and creating efficiencies at manufacturing level.◘ PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY:… Show more ◘ DRIVING POSITIVE & SCALABLE CHANGE: Fostered a sense of unity while directing a redesign of the supply chain upon hire and again after an acquisition. Focused on margin improvement, financial efficiency and agile supply chain design to enhance global scalability and appropriately service the business. ◘ COGS REDUCTION & MARGIN IMPROVEMENT: Reduced COGs by 19% since Q3 of 2023 via supplier and 3pL negotiations and creating efficiencies at manufacturing level.◘ PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY: Reduced production damages by 24% by Identifying, negotiating and onboarding a new, scalable co-packer in 2022. ◘ PRODUCT DESIGN & COMMERCIALIZATION: Personally commercialized 2 separate product lines for Omsom (Starters and Noodles), managing all sourcing, manufacturing, R&D and logistics.◘ BRINGING CONSENSUS/ALIGNMENT: Significant experience managing and negotiating with 3rd party contract manufacturers, material vendors and 3PLs. TESTIMONIALS“I can say that the transition to working with Ryann's company was one of the smoothest new customer on-boardings that we have ever executed. She has always been 100% transparent with us when issues come up and we feel like she communicates to us early and often, not something we are used to with most customers.”“Initiated and led the switch to a [superior manufacturing facility] - a huge undertaking. [That change] professionalized our operations, greatly reduced manufacturing issues and surprises and opened up the ability to create the product line.”“Ryann's follow-through and accountability is evident in all the work she has done to smooth out operations after moving. For example, [during a product leaking issue], Ryann did not shy away from the problem or give up. Instead she collaborated to find a permanent solution.” Show less

◘ PROGRESSIVELY PROMOTED: Hired as Manager of Logistics and progressively was promoted and tapped on to move into a more responsible, visible and complex role as Director of Operations, taking on accountability for all production, supply chain, sourcing and logistics for orders anywhere from $2M to $6M+ in annual sales in Natural & MULO CPG.◘ PRODUCT NEGOTIATIONS: Reduced company-wide storage fees by 40% in 2020 and company-wide shipping fees by 20% in 2019.◘ LEADING STRATEGIC… Show more ◘ PROGRESSIVELY PROMOTED: Hired as Manager of Logistics and progressively was promoted and tapped on to move into a more responsible, visible and complex role as Director of Operations, taking on accountability for all production, supply chain, sourcing and logistics for orders anywhere from $2M to $6M+ in annual sales in Natural & MULO CPG.◘ PRODUCT NEGOTIATIONS: Reduced company-wide storage fees by 40% in 2020 and company-wide shipping fees by 20% in 2019.◘ LEADING STRATEGIC INITIATIVES: Managed logistics department, serviced $6M retail business in cold chain LTL, FTL. ◘ CROSS ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP: Managed relationships with contract manufacturers & suppliers; Oversaw production forecasting, demand planning & projections in coordination with VP of Sales; Tracked efficiency and negotiated pricing with manufacturers based on volume.◘ SUPPLY CHAIN IMPROVEMENTS: Directed significant amount of quality work, R&D, product certification, verifications and creating new product lines. Show less

Brooklyn, Ny

➝ CPG OPERATIONS LEADER: Managed 2500 square-foot chocolate manufacturing facility: Facility operations, health and safety requirements, raw material contracts and management, created and maintained all lot tracking and stock systems.➝ ENHANCE OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT: In charge of all hiring, firing, payroll - managing 25+ at a time. Championed event planning and staffing for ~4 large-scale events annually with 400 attendees. Management included sponsorships, talent coordination, marketing… Show more ➝ CPG OPERATIONS LEADER: Managed 2500 square-foot chocolate manufacturing facility: Facility operations, health and safety requirements, raw material contracts and management, created and maintained all lot tracking and stock systems.➝ ENHANCE OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT: In charge of all hiring, firing, payroll - managing 25+ at a time. Championed event planning and staffing for ~4 large-scale events annually with 400 attendees. Management included sponsorships, talent coordination, marketing, permits and legal. ➝ HIGH-LEVEL PARTNERSHIPS: Strategic planning on all levels of the business from the physical store/manufacturing facility to Natural wholesale channels, D2C and events. Collaborated with brands such as Ralph Lauren, Rag & Bone, Whole Foods and Erewhon. ➝ LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Established processes that boosted the organizations’ ability to complete projects, maintain industry standards and evaluate talent effectively and without bias. Show less

Chelsea, Nyc

➝ NEW FACILITY LAUNCH: Key partner in assisting and facilitating the opening of Chelsea location: Facility utility setup, regular coordination with restaurant and wine shop, concept development and execution, floor planning and operational system implementation.➝ HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT: Directed the hiring/firing, scheduling employees, training and onboarding. Managed 15-20 people simultaneously. ➝ STREAMLINED OPERATIONS: Coordinated company’s distribution truck route, drops and… Show more ➝ NEW FACILITY LAUNCH: Key partner in assisting and facilitating the opening of Chelsea location: Facility utility setup, regular coordination with restaurant and wine shop, concept development and execution, floor planning and operational system implementation.➝ HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT: Directed the hiring/firing, scheduling employees, training and onboarding. Managed 15-20 people simultaneously. ➝ STREAMLINED OPERATIONS: Coordinated company’s distribution truck route, drops and business relationships. Show less

Pocantico Hills, Ny

➝ MANAGE MULTIPLE PRIORITIES: Specialized apprenticeship with focus on organic vegetable production at one of the premiere farming education centers in the country. ➝ LIFETIME LEARNER & EDUCATOR: Attended bi-weekly formal courses on all aspects of SBC. Leading school groups and tours.

Covelo, Ca

➝ OVERSIGHT & EXECUTION: Specialized apprenticeship on a non-mechanized, 40-acre, biodynamic and organic vegetable farm with a 30-week CSA program serving around 250 community members. ➝ PROGRAM SUPPORT: Farm business operations responsibilities including hoeing, sowing, weeding, harvesting, sorting and processing vegetables. Caring for livestock and leading several visiting school groups.

Portsmouth, Ny

➝ DEADLINE MANAGEMENT: Managed production of annual United Way Guide to Holiday Giving and Volunteering, with 6,000 copies distributed. ➝ INTERACTING WITH STAKEHOLDERS: Gathered and presented data collection and content editing, as well as communication with internal and external stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, non-profits and businesses.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) In English And International Affairs, English Language And Literature, General, International Affairs

B.A. in English and Journalism, International Affairs, Minor: Spanish, Cum Laude, December 2008 Awards: Award for Excellence at 2008.

Semester Abroad, Spanish Language And Humanities