Manager Project

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RYAN J. KELLER

*** * ** *** * Brazil, IN 47834 812-***-**** **********@*****.***

Key competencies

** ***** ** **********, ********, coaching, mentoring, and management experience

* ****s of project development, management, assessment, and evaluation experience

5 years of experience with budgets $500,000+

4 years of instructional design and course development experience

Developed 50+ synchronous and asynchronous face-to-face, blended, and online courses

Developed multiple business and strategic plans for profit and not-for-profit organizations

Strong focus in Servant Leadership model to personal and organizational improvement

An emotionally intelligent communicator, presenter, and negotiator

A strong focus in building trust and life-long relationships, not just short-term partnerships

Result and data driven encourager of creative solutions to problem-solving

Proactive change manager

WORK EXPERIENCE

Kaleidoscope Leadership Development; Central Indiana 10/2015 – Present Co-Owner

Co-Owner of a small, central Indiana based, Leadership Development Company. Responsible for most of the day-to-day organizational business. Curriculum developer of leadership and educational content. Responsible for negotiating partnership agreements. Focused efforts in improving organizational effectiveness through targeted outcomes, team and relationship building, networking, and developing long-term partnership in and around central Indiana. All work is on a on a contractual basis.

Developed curriculum for the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Ascending Leaders Course.

Co-facilitator the Ascending Leaders Course through the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce and Harrison College.

Developed business and strategic plans for profit and not-for-profit organizations.

Lead Peer-to-Peer coaching, mentoring, and leadership development sessions.

High School and College student mentor and career coach. Harrison College; Indianapolis, Indiana 01/2015 – Present Program Chair – School of Business

Responsible for business course management, oversight, and driving continuous improvement and best instructional practices. Supervise and lead 10 – 15 adjuncts on a quarterly basis. Responsible for all student advising and scheduling for business courses. Responsible for development of course and adjunct faculty to ensure that best practices in instruction and in adult learning are followed. LMS Trainer for Deans, Program Chairs, and Faculty. Ensure implementation of Business Program and teaching initiatives to improve productivity through a targeted approach linked to performance management system (Qualtrics and Tableau). Initiate needs assessments to determine baseline measures for targeted improvement initiatives and measures and reports on business impact of implementation

Facilitate 5-10 faculty and staff trainings per quarter.

Created an online orientation and sandbox course for adjunct faculty to onboard, practice, demonstrate, and peer-to-peer coach/mentor instructional techniques.

Assist in the long-term strategic management of Business Programs through data-driven performance measures.

Increased course retention from 66% to 81%.

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Harrison College; Indianapolis, Indiana 03/2013 – 01/2015 Instructional Development Manager

Project manager for all instructional development work for Corporate Partnerships, Harrison International, the School of IT, and all custom content programs. Coordinator of external corporate and non-profits organizations to create and develop programs for continuing education of workforce in blended, online, and on-ground models. Responsible for evaluation and assessment of presented materials for improvement and the development of facilitator manuals.

Instructional Development Employee of the Year 2014.

Developed the implementation of custom development projects, such as: Simon T. Bailey Emerging Leadership Program with UPS and Kroger; and, the Fireground Training Program using a modified AGILE model.

Developed and managed 8 – 12 course developments on a quarterly basis.

Managed 8 -12 Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on a quarterly basis.

Developer of internal and external training content for adult learners.

Performed regular program assessments and evaluations leading to improved organizational/program effectiveness (Qualtrics & Metrics That Matter).

Developed Harrison’s first online, asynchronous, student orientation course (Articulate Storyline, Camtasia).

LMS Training Migration Manager for LMS transition to Canvas.

Served as an Interim Instructional Coach for Communications adjunct faculty.

Multiple LMS experience with Moodle, ANGEL/Blackboard, and Canvas. Greencastle Community School Corporation; Greencastle, Indiana 08/2009 – 03/2013 Life Science Teacher

Life Science Teacher in disciplines of Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Earth & Space Science. Managed 150 – 200 students daily. WIKLC Program Coordinator for Plato Learning Environment. Student At-Risk committee chair. New technology trainer at high and middle schools. National Honor Society Advisor. Response-To-Intervention Trainer. Student-At-Risk instructor and team building coach.

Implemented a flipped classroom approach in conjunction with a Servant Leadership model increasing Biology ECA passing rates from 31% to 69% within three years.

School Accreditation Committee Co-Chair responsible for Governance and Leadership of corporation accreditation standards.

Implemented and coordinated the WIKLC credit recovery and accrual program establishing 150+ school- wide additional non-traditional credits per year. Implemented and taught an online summer school credit recovery and accrual program achieving an additional 50+ credits, which resulted in an additional three students earning a diploma.

Completed 100+ hours of Response-to-intervention training, differentiation, and sensitivity training leading to the improved performance of students’ grades, behavior, and motivational team skills.

Facilitated summer training courses for corporation faculty on best practices for the development of online Moodle courses.

Steel Guard Safety Products; Terre Haute, Indiana 03/2009 – 08/2009 Regional Sales Manager

Responsible for managing over 200+ accounts, management of inside sales and lead/cold calling customers within Indiana & Illinois. Technology, Safety, and Development Trainer. Assisted in implementation of proper OSHA and HAZMAT safety programs.

Developed and maintained budget and sales goals for sales team.

Implemented cross department product check to eliminate production errors prior to reaching customers, which identified cost savings of $35,000 annually.

Conducted customer satisfaction meetings and surveys reducing customer complaints by 40%.

Managed a budget of $500,000.

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Ceres Solutions; Western Indiana 04/2005 – 03/2009 Sales and Consulting Manager

Responsible for management of 75+ accounts with suppliers and growers. Responsible for scouting and field recommendations for over 10,000 acres. Provided consulting and recommendations for seed, fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide, nutrient management, and integrated pest management plans. Crop field day project manager and presenter. Development and training supervisor.

Increased seed sales by 150% over four years.

Project managed 5-8 field days per year managing 15+ workers and accommodating 100+ guests.

Implemented nutrient management and IPM plans saving customer base over $100,000 annually.

Managed a budget of $1.2 million.

Birmingham Barons Baseball Club; Hoover, Alabama 03/2004 – 10/2004 Assistant Superintendent

Supervised a complete field renovation including turf, irrigation, and drainage systems; Developed pesticide and fertilization plan. Supervised and trained interns and game day workers. Responsible for building and maintaining all mounds. Primary contact for coordination of special activities on the field with office staff, vendors, and city employees. Seasonal Position.

Project managed a complete 3100 sq. ft. sod project of infield and side lines.

Developed training program for interns and six game day workers.

Assisted in maintaining budget and financial records.

Hosted SEC championship tournament supporting over 15 teams and 5000+ fans.

Managed a budget of $250,000.

Teaching Experience

Harrison College Adjunct Faculty for Strategies for Student Success Courses (April 2014 – Present)

Co-facilitator the Ascending Leaders Course through the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce and Harrison College (2015- Present)

Current Boards, Committees, and Philanthropy

Tri-Kappa of Clay County Organizational Advisor (2015 – present)

Harrison College eLearning Committee Member (2014 – present)

Harrison College At-Risk Advisory Committee Member (2015 – present)

Harrison College Business Advisory Board Chair (2015 – present)

Strategic Planning Advisor at Annunciation Catholic Parish (2014 – present)

Mentor at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School (2013 – 2015) Education:

Graduation Date: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

February 2014 Masters of Leadership Development with an emphasis in not-for-profit leadership Graduation Date: Indiana Wesleyan University

May 2010 Licensure in Secondary Biology

Graduation Date: Purdue University

December 2003 Bachelor Degree in Plant Science and Agronomy with an emphasis in Turfgrass Science

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