Ryan Gardner

About Ryan Gardner

Currently serving as a Continuous Improvement Consultant at UMB Bank, bringing over six years of expertise in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), risk management, and operational efficiency- with a strong foundation in Lean and Change Management methodology, contributing to streamlining processes, reducing costs, and enhancing organizational workflows. Notable achievements include driving savings through RPA initiatives and developing innovative reporting solutions using VBA and RPA technologies. Dedicated to fostering impactful transformations, enabling scalable solutions, and implementing strategic initiatives that align with organizational goals. Passionate about optimizing processes through technology and collaboration while maintaining a focus on risk mitigation and process transparency.

Experience

1. Continuous Improvement Consultant Rpa Developer

   UMB Bank

   Mar 2019 — Present

   Created over $700k in savings through Robotic Process Automation in 2020• Streamlined account opening process to elimination system setup for 57% of ac-counts• Utilized Six Sigma methodology to reduce Institutional Custody email traffic by ap-proximately 70%• Developed one-of-a-kind management reporting utilizing VBA script and RPA tech-nology

Education

• Walden University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Leadership: Entrepreneurial Project Management

  2012 — 2014

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associates, Criminal Justice

  2005 — 2010

• Winona State University

  Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Risk Assessment
• Public Speaking
• Policy
• Forecasting
• Risk Analysis
• Physical Security
• Security
• Team Leadership
• Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Risk Management
• Mentoring
• Financial Analysis
• Finance