Ryan Blackman

About Ryan Blackman

Responsible for developing and executing initiatives that represent the current strategic priorities for the Organization and CEO. Leads cross-functional teams to build strategies, facilitate planning, and effectively implement solutions that provide desired outcomes. Develops and manages the process for ensuring appropriate prioritization and approvals for strategic initiatives. Leads integration of programs, processes, and resources for strategic initiatives into the organization\'s permanent operating structureSpecialties: Process-based leadership, business development analysis and planning, contract negotiations, customer service training, Federal procurement, process improvement.

Experience

1. Vice President Strategic Initiatives

   SourceAmerica

   Jan 2022 — Present · Rosemont, IL, US

   Responsible for developing and executing initiatives that represent the current strategic priorities for the Organization and CEO- Leads cross-functional teams to build strategies, facilitate planning, and effectively implement solutions that provide desired outcomes- Develops and manages the process for ensuring appropriate prioritization and approvals for strategic initiatives- Leads cross-functional teams for specific initiatives to ensure projects are being managed within the approved scope, timeline, budget, and desired outcome- Provides oversight for the design and development of the Organization’s Environmental Scan- Leads integration of programs, processes, and resources for strategic initiatives into the organizations permanent operating structure.

Education

• Purdue University

  Bachelor of Science, Consumer and Family Sciences

  1990 — 1994

• Purdue University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management

  1990 — 1994