RESUME
Ryan Basel
13151 Nebraska Ave. Kansas City, KS 66109
785.766.4051 baselrp@gmail.com
Product / Project Management
Creative self starter and innovative problem solver with experience in product and project management. Organized and efficient with a keen attention to detail. Trustworthy team player who performs well independently. Possesses a great love for technology and a passion for user – centered design. Experienced in developing and implementing solutions that combine emerging technology with market need.
Experienced background in:
- Project planning and oversight • Strategic decision making
- Usability testing & QA testing • Product lifecycle management
- New product development and launch • Vendor relationship development
- Requirements gathering • Contractor & RFP evaluation
- Point of sale & customer care • Cost reduction / budget controls
RELEVANT BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Axon Displays (March 2013 – Present)
Project Manager / Product Development Manager
Execute project/product management for both digital and physical applications of products. Responsible for planning, designing, organizing and overseeing the development, launch and lifecycle of digital signage systems, POS systems, web and mobile applications. This includes: Research and development, requirements gathering and prioritization, building user profiles, creating design concepts and specifications, wireframing, completing studies in usability and interaction design, presentation creation, hiring and managing contractors, managing the development team throughout each development cycle, client invoicing, RFP evaluation, vendor negotiation and procurement, competition research, proposal creation, client relationship management, researching new technology trends and proposing implementation for future products.
- Led content strategy and design for a self-serve kiosk POS system of a $260 million a year restaurant chain.
- Profitably managed 100% growth in total business during the past 2 years.
- Cut capital investment in equipment by 21% through strong vendor relationships and negotiation.
- Eliminated shipping costs on equipment purchases resulting in a 3% cost reduction.
- Streamlined installation systems to reduce on-site time by 40%.
Cates Sheet Metal Industries (September 2011 – January 2013)
Apprentice
Responsible for the design, fabrication and installation of HVAC and other mechanical systems. Possessed the ability to work anywhere in the spectrum of the build process.
- Was only apprentice in company that was invited to work in all three phases of the build process. (AutoCAD design, shop fabrication & field installation)
- Helped create full working sets of mechanical drawings for large multimillion-dollar commercial jobs. Including: KU Medical Center, St. Luke’s Hospitals, etc.
James L Ney Inc. (September 2004 – February 2011)
Regional Manager
Opened and managed branch office from the ground up. Directed the complexities of business operations through recruitment, selection, training and management of 30 licensed agents. Advised clients quarterly and annually on portfolio performance ensuring clients needs aligned with projected results.
- Featured speaker at monthly retail and quarterly institutional seminars for clients and prospects
- Promoted from Sales Rep to Regional Manager in 6 years (5 promotions)
- Grew and serviced a client base of 500+ clients
- Increased cross selling production of services, resulting in a an average of 2.75 products per household
- Record setting, top regional manager in Midwest territory for 24 months
- Regional Rookie of the Year – 2005
- Organizational MVP 2007, 2008 & 2009
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Industrial Design, May 2004
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Specialized study in innovation and usability
Graduated 100% debt free – self funded
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office