1. Angela Ryan
788 Edgewater Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404 angelalryan1841@gmail.com 909-248-8402 (mobile)
Senior Operations Manager
Proven track record of solving “problems”and building teams for long-term, sustainablesuccess. I ama candidatewith
strong skillsin collaboration, businessanalysis,solution implementation,team building,and projectmanagement.
 Energized by new challenges—Excellentchangeagent with the ability to bringmultiple organizations together to
collaboratetowards a common goal—leadership through knowledge sharing
 Expert presentation, negotiation and communication skillswith keen abilities in planning,goal setting,strategy
implementation, and followup
 Able to work across departments and organizations to implement a vision,increaseeffectiveness, identify
efficiencies,givedirection and build consensus to move all parties towards the determined objectives
 Viewed by peers as a value-add leader with the abilities to make the right decisions for an organization and its
team, inspiringothers to build a workplacethrough positiveleadership,integrity in decision-making with a
transparentand open communication style
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
South Bay Recycling—Privately owned company San Carlos,CA
Site Operations Manager, May 2015 to March 2016
Oversee the operations,transportation,maintenanceand all facility projects for the San Mateo County transfer station
and material recovery facility and ensurecontractual obligationsto the South BaysideWasteManagement Authority
were met
Work directly with customers to ensure high level of customer satisfaction;engage employees in continuous efforts to
improve customer experience
Increaseemployee morale with walk-around management style to ensure all employees are satisfied and encourage
relationship building;introduced employee appreciation efforts for a job-well-doneto foster better relations with
management and hourly staff;very liberal open door policy to encourage radical idea sharingfrom team
Organizecommunity events, such as annual Earth Day celebration,tours for local groups and businesses,and establish
priorities for the organization’s community involvement
Oversee employee HR functions to include,hiring,employee coaching,training,goal setting,and terminations;
negotiate with Teamsters 350 Union regardingany grievances from employees to achieve mutually agreeabl esolutions
Develop, implement, and maintain trainingand documentation for regulatory compliance to OSHA, DOT, ARB, EPA,
Water District,DTSC, Agriculture Weights & Measures, and CalRecycleto includethe SWPP, SPCC, OSHA 300 Log, BMP
file,Special OccurrenceLog and Safety Training Program
Manage all aspects of siteprojects,to includebuildingmaintenanceand improvements, fire suppression repairs, storm
water collection and releaseimprovements, site safety and traffic flow
Work with maintenance team to develop intensivemaintenance program for fleet of 23 trucks and heavy equipment
Source work usingrequest for bid process;build and managerelationshipswith suppliers/contractors;negotiate
contracts and pricing;ensurehigh standards of goods and services delivered
BREAK IN EMPLOYMENT— I took time off to re-center and focus on what is importantin this life,travelled and visited
family,and re-kindled my love of art.
March 2013 thru April 2015
Schnitzer Steel Industries—Fortune 500 Scrap Metal RecyclingCompany Oakland,CA
Regional Manager, February 2012 thru September 2012
Responsiblefor the management of one deep-water shredder facility and fivefeeder yards acrossa several hundred-
mileregion, includingCalifornia,Nevada and Hawaii
Management of over $25million in annual revenue; Capital projectmanagement; Human resources planning,
succession planningand strategy for recruitingthe rightcandidates;Annual budget planning;Direction and leadership
of regional officestaff; maintain oversightof all initiatives beingimplemented; responsiblefor development of upper
management
Eleven Direct Reports, includingOperations Analyst,Regional AssetManager, Logistics Manager,PurchasingManager,
and General Managers
Builta cohesive leadership team—together we developed the strategy to turn around three underperforming facilities
in six months, upgrade the knowledge base of hourly employees, increaserevenue, moraleand productivity
Developed a long-term vision to carry the region forward into longterm, sustainablesuccess
Initiated social media presencefor region on Facebook and Twitter, directed marketing campaigns and public relations

2. with the greater bay area
Builta regional maintenanceteam, led team to develop strategy for implementation, assisted assetmanager with
organization of tactical components
Strategically changed sales team’s organizational structureto gain more effective reporting, goal achievement,
accountability and to build a stronger team with a shared vision
Worked closely with EHS to implement tailgatemeetings atall facilities,IIPP& SWPPP complianceand to build a better
reception from yard management, which ultimately facilitated EHS success in a difficult,highly regulated environment
SA Recycling, LLC—Partner with SIMS Metal Management, a Fortune 500 Scrap Metal RecyclingCompany Orange, CA
Regional Manager, October 2008 thru January 2012
Lead team by developing strategies as the markets develop, by communicatingsuccess tactics to the various managers
as relevant to the specific local market,develop Social Media presence for region
Act as a liaison between the facilitiesand corporateheadquarters—ensuretimely conveyance of important and
relevant company directives to ensure managers are knowledgeable of current information
Responsiblefor monthly financial reportingto board of directors as well as financial planning;goal settingwith facility
managers and trackingof achievements
Successfully turned around fivelow achievingfacilities in 90 days or less—facilities arethe most efficient facilitiesout
of 50+ different locations (measured in operatingcostper ton)
Responsiblefor the management of fourteen scrap recyclingfacilitiesacross a 500+mileregion
Implemented lean practices atfacilities to enableefficient flowof traffic;proper source control;sufficientupgradingof
materials
Directly oversee fourteen general managers,regional EHS personnel,sales personnel,and maintenance team
Work to ensure manager’s complianceto company policies,stateand local regulationsand to educate when there are
deficiencies
Responsiblefor $150million in annual revenue; budgeting; management accountability;expense recognition; asset
allocation;capital expenditurejustification
Directly manage facilities when the facility is notrecognizingthe appropriatelevel of profitability versus revenue
Responsiblefor and capableof assessingany given situation/issueand findinga logical solution in an efficient,level -
headed manner
Oversee complianceto environmental and safety regulations;complianceto state and local laws;and complianceto
both operational and administrativecompany policies
EDUCATION
BSBA, Southern Wesleyan University,Cum Laude, 2006
VOLUNTEER WORK
Flaming Lotus Girls—San Francisco,2014 through Present
Lead fundraisingevents, assistwith and lead builds for large-scalemetal artwork, projectschedulingand
management, fire safety, build crew for large scaleartinstallations
Airpusher DJ Collective – Bay Area, 2015 through Present
Participatein fundraisingevents, infrastructuremanagement for large-scaleevents