Ryan Smith

About Ryan Smith

I am a proactive communications specialist and business strategist with a proven track record of driving organizational growth through value-added customer service. I am a self-motivated leader who thrives in managing multifaceted teams within high-pressure environments. My professional expertise spans Telecommunications, Media, Marketing, Management, Sales, Technical Services, Inventory Management, Business Development, and Data Analysis. I bring robust training and experience from multiple Fortune 500 companies, including Verizon Wireless, iHeartMedia, Raycom Media, Gray Television, Ricoh USA, and Canon USA. Most recently, I have pursued a career in Aviation Administration at the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport. I have been in the position for five years and was recently promoted to Administrative Manager. In addition to my corporate experience, I am a growing entrepreneur and the owner/founder of a reputable entertainment agency in the Southeast region of the United States. Our goal is to provide clients with an entertainment experience that is truly out of this world. Our expertise spans event services, including weddings, concert services, private events, and more. We are insured and collaborate with several government agencies. Additionally, we offer creative and technical services, servicing production equipment for various types of venues.Thank you for viewing my profile. Please feel free to reach out—I look forward to growing together!

Experience

1. Administrative Manager

   Southwest Georgia Regional Airport

   Feb 2025 — Present · Albany, GA, US

   As the Administrative Manager at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, I oversee and direct administrative, financial, and operational activities to ensure compliance with industry regulations and financial best practices. I play a key role in preparing and managing the airport’s operating and capital budgets, ensuring financial sustainability through effective control and reporting measures. I oversee procurement, billing, collections, inventory management, and contract compliance while analyzing financial statements, reports, and statistical data to assess revenue streams and expenditures. I actively identify funding opportunities through federal and state grants, the Passenger Facility Charge Program, and other financing strategies. I collaborate with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to manage grants and agreements, including the Airport Capital Improvement Program. Additionally, I direct revenue reporting, financial forecasting, and the exploration of new revenue sources while ensuring contract compliance and adherence to fiscal policies. I implement and evaluate accounting systems, develop internal controls to enhance efficiency, and oversee department self-audit functions. I coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance, taking corrective action on any audit findings. As a proactive leader, I provide strategic recommendations to enhance financial performance and operational efficiency. I also manage personnel decisions, including recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and conflict resolution, fostering a high-performance team environment. My expertise in aviation administration, financial management, and regulatory compliance enables me to drive organizational success and support the continued growth of the airport.

Education

• Troy University

  Information Technology

  2017 — 2018

• Darton College

  Marketing, Business Administration and Management, General

  2005 — 2007