Ryan T. Cole
Riverton, IL 62561
Email: *********@*******.***
Objective: Looking for a career in which I can utilize my education and
work experience to benefit both my employer and myself.
Experience:
Feb. 2003 -
June 2011 - C.Y. Investments of Illinois, Inc., Springfield, Illinois
. Co-owner of Capital City Bar & Grill; responsible for the hiring,
training, and
supervision of a staff of 30 employees.
. Responsible for the purchasing of inventory, all supplies, as well as
all daily operations and transactions.
. Conduct scheduling, marketing, and promotions for location.
. Responsible for all debits, credits, and all banking transactions for
daily operations.
. Negotiate all company insurance with agents (Workers Comp., General
Liability, Dram Shop).
. Responsible for all licensing and maintenance of state regulatory
statutes.
. Responsible for management of accounts receivables and payables.
. Primary on all price negotiations and purchasing inventory.
Sept. 1999
July 2004 - Central Illinois York, Inc., Springfield, Illinois
. Chief Financial Officer for local dealer of York, Intl. HVAC
equipment, GRC Plumbing of Illinois, LLC, and C & R Investments, Inc.
. Senior Accountant for HVAC, Plumbing Division, and Investment Firm.
. Managed all payroll duties, and taxes related to organization.
. Responsible for all Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and
budgeting for HVAC, and Plumbing divisions.
. Senior consultant on all print, radio, and television advertising with
final adjudication.
. Negotiated all Company Insurance contracts with Agents (Health,
Workers Compensation, General Liability, and Dental) for entire
operation.
. Responsible for oversight of installation department scheduling,
quotations, sales, and management.
. Primary decision-maker on all major purchases for organization.
. Produced job profitability on all quoted contracts.
. Responsible for primary oversight of 45 employees.
. Responsible for daily management of all vehicle operations as well as
daily work distribution.
. Responsible for dispersment and record keeping of all prevailing wages
on all state and federal government contracts.
. Responsible for presentations and briefings of senior level management
on organizational financial status as well as daily operations and
contractual bidding.
. Increased sales from $350 thousand in 1999 to $1.7 million in 2003.
May 1995 -
February 1999 - Kerasotes Theaters, Springfield, Illinois
. Primary officer for oversight on restructure and realignment f several
theatres in Northern Illinois to ensure operational function ability.
. Manage overall theatre operations.
. Implemented training course for 120 new recruits and management
trainees - speeding profitability.
. Oversight of all customer relations and theatre projections.
. Responsible for all scheduling, hiring, and firing for over 55
employees.
. Responsible for payroll functions, submitting transmittals, theatre
maintenance, marketing and analysis, and employee evaluations.
. Responsible for oversight of bi-weekly inventory management and
purchasing.
. Responsible for high volume cash transactions.
Education:
. University of Illinois - Bachelor of Business Administration, May 2005
. Lincoln Land Community College - Associates Degree - Business, May
1999
Skills and Acknowledgements:
. Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
. Over ten years experience with QuickBooks Pro
. Small Business Owner
. Springfield Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Recipient 2003
. State of Illinois Food Service Sanitation Certified
. Profitable sale of small business in 2011