Ryan M. Cornett

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Ironton, Ohio *5638

ac181d@r.postjobfree.com 740-***-****

Professional Summary

Accomplished professional leader with proven expertise in engineering, operations and management. Strengths include team building and evaluating staff to create a productive and positive work environment. Demonstrated ability to establish meaningful partnerships with staff and community.

Work Experience

Lawrence County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Business and Operations Manager 07-2013 Current

Responsible for the development and monitoring of budgets, appropriations, and spending plans. Assist the Superintendent in monitoring and assessing children and adult service programs. Monitor operations of service and support administration. Monitor and assess transportation and transportation needs. Serve on management negotiations team.

Accomplishments

Increased revenue in 2014, 2015, and 2016

Successfully privatized adult services programs

Level 1 Investigative Agent certification

Americas Styrenics – Polystyrene Production

Run Plant / Production Engineer 01-201*-**-****

Responsible for the day to day operations and long term operational viability of a polystyrene production facility. Provide technical and operational leadership for day to day operation of two polystyrene production lines. Identify, develop, and thoroughly evaluate potential value creating opportunities. Provide leadership from an operations and manufacturing perspective on implementation of capital and expense projects with emphasis on operability and long-term cost of ownership.

Accomplishments

Zero Injuries for 2011 and 2012

Mechanical Reliability of Plant Equipment 99.3%

Apollo Route Cause Analysis Super User

Ashland-Composite Polymers

Technical Service Representative 11/2006 01/2011

Duties: Provide technical support and information to customers. Provide guidance to customer on design and specifications that best utilize equipment and manpower. Provide guidance to customer on reproducibility of newly designed/updated processes. Design tests to meet customer specifications for their specific application. Work alone off-site without supervision or management. Maintain weekly work schedule and work from home office. Maintain necessary documentation and report to supervisor on a weekly basis.

Accomplishments

ACMA Certified Composites Technician Instructor

ACMA Open Mold Certification

ACMA Marine Molding Certification

DIAB Infusion I and II Certification

Ashland Gelcoat Application Specialist

Tigerpoly / Cycra Racing - Thermoplastics

Engineer 10/2005 11/2006

Duties: Responsible for bringing preproduction injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, robotics, and hot plate welding processes from concept to manufacturing levels and trouble shoot any current manufacturing areas. Thermoplastic and thermoset polymers evaluated and processed including glass fiber composite automotive air intake systems. Project management of various scheduling, costing, quality, and capacity issues managed.

Accomplishments

Launched Hardstreet Saddlebag line for Cycra Racing.

25% Labor Savings on Toyota product line.

Nifco America Corp.- Automotive/Plastics (Chihuahua MX)

Mexico Project Manager 08/2004–10/2005

Duties: Responsible for setting up and running a facility in Mexico to perform assembly operations of thermoplastic automotive parts. Prepared building for assembly operation by drafting the plant setup and ensuring the proper lighting, electricity, water, and air were installed. Design all production machinery such as presses and check fixtures and had it built by the local economy. Completed customs paperwork for all parts and products to be sent to Mexico from the US plant. Hired and trained all employees at plant including; Plant Manager, Quality Manager, and Human Resources.

Accomplishments

$2,000,000 cost savings in first year by optimizing lines and utilizing ergonomics in Mexico Plant.

Member of Lean Team

Nifco America Corp.- Automotive/Plastics (Groveport Ohio)

Project/Process Engineer 06/2002 08/2004

Duties: Created scheduling for all aspects of a project for the customer. Interacted with design engineers and tooling engineers to finalize interpretation of customer requirements. Assisted in tool layout and design. Analyzed lab data to determine compliance with customer dimensional and quality specifications. Created and maintained a project master schedule. Communicated effectively with floor associates and management regarding matters such as process, technique, equipment and tooling during project transfer.

Accomplishments

Member of Lean Team

Promotion to Mexico Project Manager

Carolina Extruded Plastics – Custom Extruded Plastics (Greensboro NC)

Co-op Process Engineer 6/2000 06/2002

Duties: Responsible for bringing preproduction extrusion processes from concept to manufacturing levels and trouble shoot any current manufacturing areas. Designed and built preproduction and production dies by creating cad files and cutting them using an EDM process. Improved line speed by adjusting resin temperature, air placement, and water baths while maintaining a high level of quality. Performed scheduled quality checks on all lines to ensure specifications were met.

Military Experience

Ohio Army National Guard Cincinnati

Company Commander

Duties: Company Commander of an Engineer Bridge and Demolition Unit. Responsible for 135 soldiers, their equipment and their readiness for combat. Coordinated all tasks and training for the Company. Ensure proper handling of all finances. Responsible for the morale and well being of all troops. In control of more than $50,000,000 in heavy equipment and other construction equipment.

Accomplishments

Zero loss time accidents

Early promotion to Company Command

Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan)

Engineer (Combat Engineer / Civil Affairs)

Duties: Rebuilt much of Jalalabad and the Nangahar Provinces infrastructure. Responsible for all construction, quality assurance, mine clearing, safety, and 200+ Afghani workers. Responsible for public relations and payment of all work completed. Force protection expert.

Accomplishments

Army Commendation Metal for accomplishments in Nangahar and Jalalabad.

Bronze Star Nomination for duties performed at Jalalabad PRT.

Education

2016-2017: Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.

Master’s of Educational Administration. Course work included the study of the foundations and application of educational leadership, the nature of school organizations, human relations in educational organizations, and research methods and applications. Specialized study and field experiences.

(Degree completion August, 2017)

2012-2013: Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.

Master’s of Engineering Management. Course work included Engineering Writing, Engineering Law, Engineering Economic Analysis, Engineering Statistics, Six Sigma, Statistics, The Nature of Problems and their Solutions, Probability Based Systems Analysis, Quality Systems, Designing an Experiment, Information Systems, Database Systems, Foundations of Engineering Management, Project Management, Managerial Decision-Making Analysis, and Operations Research.

(Degree completion August, 2013)

1998-2002: Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, Ohio.

Bachelor of Science in Plastics Engineering Technology. Course work included statistical process control with design of experiments, injection molding, extrusion, advanced processing of thermoplastics, testing of thermoset, elastomeric and thermoplastic materials, organic chemistry, interfacial phenomena, composites, part design, mold design, thermoset polymers, materials science, and polymeric materials.

(Degree completion: June, 2002)

2002: United States Army Corps of Engineers Officer Course (EOBC)

Army Corps of Engineers Branch Recognition. Course work included personal accountability tactics, subordinate accountability tactics, engineering approaches and methods, structural mathematics, explosive mathematics, blue print reading, construction of vertical structures (buildings), construction of horizontal projects (roads/site prep), demolition site prep, navigation, and leadership.

(Completed: November, 2002)

1999-2001: Officer Candidate School, Columbus, Ohio.

Received state and federal recognized commission. Course work included leadership tactics, self and subordinate accountability tactics, land navigation, and rules and regulations of the US Army.

(Commissioning date: September, 2001)

Awards and Affiliations

Disabled Veteran (Army)

Member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi – OU Division, 2012

PFBC Deputy Waterways Conservation Officer, 2009-2011

Operation Enduring Freedom – Veteran, 2005

United States Army Officer Corps, 1999-2007

Member of United States ARMY Corps of Engineers, 1999-2007

Vice President of Alpha Sigma Phi Chapter, 2000

Society of Plastics Engineers, 1999-2002

Additional Information

Great leader and motivator, ability to multi-task, previous DoD secret clearance, problem solver, Strong communication skills, creative thinker, great since of urgency, personable, team player, outgoing, ability to change and flexible.

Interests

Fishing; Kayaking; Scuba Diving; Hunting; Table Tennis; Rock-Climbing; Riding Motorcycles; Traveling; and Volunteer Work.

References - Available upon request

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