RYAN F. BURKE                                        (805) 279-4845
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362                                 ryanburke74[at]gmail.com

GENERAL / REGIONAL MANAGER

Growth Strategies / Operations / Turnarounds / CPI / Projects / Startups / Cash Flow / TQM / P&L / Business Development / Accounting / Shrinkage / Pricing / Estimating / Cost Control / Compliance / Vendors

With a strong leadership background in operations, business development and finance, I have achieved consistent revenue/profit increases in multiple B2B sectors. Successful in startup and turnaround environments, I provide the vision and hands-on expertise to ensure business success, regardless of economic conditions. My key skills include:
        
- Generating significant revenues through innovation and sound judgment    
- Achieving strong results in both up and down economies
- Building superior multi-functional teams
- Enhancing business processes to boost productivity and profits
- Optimizing customer relationships to ensure long-term success        
                
In addition to a BS in Finance/Real Estate from Cal State Long Beach, I earned a California Class A General Engineering Contractors License.

An exceptional problem solver, I excel in rapid growth niches. My overall business acumen and broad functional skill set enable me to be a strong strategic contributor.
    
Career History

2000 to Present. Co-founded interlinked group of four companies focused in the construction sector:

Principal, Century Custom Concrete, 2007 to Present. Direct multi-functional team of 12, managing successful projects for commercial and residential real estate/construction-based customers. Oversee multiple projects with a consistently strong on-time/on-budget completion and client satisfaction record.

General Manager, WD Equipment Leasing (WDEL), 1998 to 2009. Led up to 49 personnel with responsibility for multi-project oversight and front-office management. Contracts focused on grading, excavation and site improvement projects. Company cut back operations due to severe industry downturn.

Operations Manager / Principal, JNB Industries, 2000 to 2009. Formed industrial janitorial/street cleaning business in response to increasing market demands. Directed six-person staff, playing key role in firms growth to $1M+. Helped to produce a strong nine-year profitability record.

Operations Manager / Principal, Environmental Containment Services, 2006 to 2009. Launched innovative waste management business to capitalize on need of general contractor and concrete construction customers for environmentally-compliant method of handling project-related waste.
    
Earlier, served as a Mortgage Loan Consultant for Westlake Mortgage Group.

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