Ryan Hurt

About Ryan Hurt

Dynamic and results-driven business leader with 20+ years of experience in operations management, financial analysis, and team leadership. Proven track record of scaling businesses, optimizing profit margins, and building high-performing teams. Skilled in strategic planning, B2B negotiations, and customer-centric growth strategies. Adept at reading financials, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing solutions to drive profitability. Seeking to leverage transferable skills in leadership and business strategy roles to deliver measurable results in new industries. Key Accomplishments - Scaled Operations: Grew a regional business from 2 locations ($3M revenue) to 10 locations ($35M revenue) in under 4 years, achieving market dominance and operational excellence- Margin Optimization: Consistently identified and fixed profit margins, improving profitability across multiple locations through strategic cost control and revenue growth initiatives- Team Leadership: Built and led teams of 110+ employees, achieving industry-leading turnover rates and high teammate satisfaction scores- Financial Acumen: Expert in reading and analyzing financial statements, driving data-informed decisions to improve business performance- Customer-Centric Growth: Delivered exceptional customer experiences, resulting in industry- leading satisfaction scores (CSI) and repeat business

Experience

1. Director of Operations

   Crash Champions

   Apr 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

• Dominican University

  Bachelor's degree

  2003 — 2007

• Dominican University

  Minor

  2004 — 2007