1. Henry W Ryan
6521 s 159th
Ave
Omaha, Ne. 68135
Ph 402.714.3663
hankirish@yahoo.com
Career Summary
Being a highly experienced sales, operations and marketing professional with comprehensive
strategic planning and implementation skills. I have a proven track record of achieving and succeeded
goals. I have created, trained and managed sales staffs selling large and small companies all over the
country. I am seeking a position that can utilize my diverse skill set to improve profit and sales.
Experience
4U Rewards and Incentives, Omaha, NE. 1997-Current
VP of Sales, Purchasing and Marketing
Having built this division from ground up to a strong player in the industry while slashing costs and
increasing sales and service. My responsibility covers all aspects of sales, support, marketing, warehousing
and purchasing. I have created a team culture that serves the needs of both the customer and our
organization.
• Created successful online B2B, end consumer and employee rewards and recognition programs
from the ground up.
• Prospected, developed relationships and closed business in every genre with small and large clients
such as SC Johnson, Blue Cross, AAA and hundreds of others
• Enhanced our service but building full campaigns using advanced marketing tools such as geo
targeting, purls and email blasts to increase participant redemption and participation.
• Hired, trained, motivated and coached internal, external and independent sales agents. Our sales
process can be long and requires great communication, value oriented selling and strong follow-up is
what we teach and train.
• Prospected and created multi level end consumer online and loyalty rewards programs.
• I established, monitored and modified internal operations and process to provide greater customer
service and efficiency
• Designed our direct social media and marketing efforts to increase corporate presence and
generate leads for our services
• Responsible for P/L in sales, marketing and purchasing. 19 straight years of sales and profit growth
over previous year.
• Guided purchasing department to help establish long term relation ships with suppliers and partners.
Negotiated pricing and programs with vendors saving the company over 10% annually
• Negotiate and close deals at the highest percentage in the company.
2. Infousa , Omaha, NE. 1993-1997
Director of Internet Sales and Directories
Sold and managed staff selling data and information to small and large business.
• Responsible for growth of data sales and partnerships via internet.
• Coached and managed 40 sales people in business directories division..
• My divisions is one of the highest grossing divisions out of the 40 in the company
Gro-Ry Cleaning Service Omaha, NE. 1994-1997
Co Owner
I was co owner of a new construction and office cleaning company, handling all aspects of starting and
running a business.
• Created a business plan and processes to start up the business.
• Generated brand new business from scratch
• Hired, managed and developed team
• Networked to find new clients and develop strong relationships with clients.
RTI Wholesale Omaha, NE. 1980-1993
VP of Sales
I managed a large number of sales people while also developing and selling major retail chains. RTI is a
large distributor of music products throughout the country.
• Grew the business to where we had 50 phone sales and customer service people.
• Developed and built business with large retailers to support their stores.
• Grew business in all areas to be one of the top five companies in our industry.
• Responsible for the warehouse co ordination of orders and processes as well as sales.
Musicland. Omaha, NE. 1975-1980
District Manager
Responsible for PL for 13 retail music stores throughout Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota.
3. • Developed training program for managers and staff throughout district.
• Guided team to take responsibility for a consistent look and level of service.
• Grew to have number 1 volume district and store in the company.
Skills
SalesForce
All Microsoft Products
Project management
Shipping Systems
Warehouse automation
Education
Creighton Prep High School
University of Nebraska, Omaha.
Interests
Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics, Soccer, Gardening