Shane Kohns

About Shane Kohns

I am a client-centric operations and project management professional with over 18 years of experience turning ideas into results that have real impact. As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), my approach combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, ensuring every project delivers on time, within budget, and beyond expectations. I thrive when integrating diverse skillsets in operations management, project management, and client success to deliver exceptional outcomes, whether I\'m streamlining multi-departmental workflows, coordinating complex construction projects with multiple stakeholders, or building long-term client partnerships through exceptional service delivery that meets requirements and creates lasting value.Throughout my career across retail displays, construction, and experiential marketing, I\'ve successfully managed over $50 million in combined project value with organizations including Ryan Scott Displays, Sterling Building Group, Apple Rock Displays, and Group Delphi. My track record includes establishing operational frameworks that optimize efficiency across multiple departments, building high-performing teams that significantly outpace company engagement averages, and maintaining exceptional on-time delivery rates while managing complex, multi-million-dollar workloads. From orchestrating custom retail displays for premium brands to coordinating commercial construction projects, I\'ve consistently delivered results that strengthen client relationships and drive organizational growth.What sets me apart is my ability to turn innovative ideas into practical execution. I bring an energetic, collaborative approach to every challenge, combining extensive customer engagement experience with a thorough understanding of complex operations. Whether coordinating between owners, architects, and subcontractors on commercial construction projects or leading on-site installations in retail environments, I leverage my emotional intelligence, interpersonal, and communication skills to ensure all team members are aligned and working toward shared goals.

Experience

1. VP of Operations

   Ryan Scott Displays

   Oct 2023 — Present · Greensboro, NC, US

   Direct, mentor, and manage Production, Project Management, and Warehouse/Logistics teams across the organization. Develop and direct best practices, policies, and procedures to optimize operational efficiency. Monitor performance metrics and coordinate with Finance, HR, Sales, and senior leadership to ensure effective operations delivery.• Operations Excellence: Established end-to-end operational framework optimizing production workflows and resource allocation across multiple departments • Team Leadership: Built and led high-performing operations teams, achieving strong employee engagement significantly outpacing company averages • Process Standardization: Implemented standardized processes and procedures improving operational efficiency while maintaining quality standards • Performance Management: Developed performance metrics system enabling real-time visibility into operational efficiency and resource utilization

Education

• Gardner-Webb University

  BA, Journalism

  1998 — 2002