Ryan Millikan

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About Ryan Millikan

Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in managing and optimizing enterprise data architecture, skilled in transforming data into actionable insights that drive strategic business planning gained across progressive roles in notable organizations and industries. Proven track record in analyzing competitive market strategies, collaborating with sales teams to support goal achievement, and generating leads while consistently exceeding sales targets across such brands as Acosta, Publix, Advantage Solutions, and Kellogg’s. Equipped with substantial experience in business analysis and account oversight, positioned for a role of increased scope and responsibility within a targeted enterprise. Examples of a highly qualified adding value when: Employee Solutions: Promoted to Department Manager, immediately improving efficiency and productivity by identifying and promoting part-time associates to full-time, hired external candidates to increase staff to nine full-time associates, and cross-trained all members to enhance scheduling stability and operational efficiency. Category Sales Optimization: Leveraged IRI data to identify promotional timing gaps in the stationery category, leading to a strategic shift presented to BIC categories leadership that resulted in 25% of grocery retailers starting their back-to-school promotions earlier to better compete with supercenters. Data-Based Inventory Assurance: Leveraging Dollar General’s 1010 data to analyze inventory and sales, developing an Excel template to project promotional demand, and providing purchasing recommendations ensured distribution centers maintained 10 days of supply and a 98% in-stock rate during promotions. Areas of Expertise: Account Management, Business Development, Business Strategy, Change Management, Team Leadership, B2C, Data Analysis, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), B2B, Sales/Category Growth, B2B, Client Retention, Product/Brand Promotion, Process Improvement, Strategic Alliances, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, KPIs, Client Success, Customer Engagement, Revenue Development, Verbal/Written Communication, Presentations, Branding, Consumer Packaged Goods, Cross-Functional Teams, Documentation & Reporting, Revenue/Profits, Strategic Sales Planning, Account Development & Growth, Staff Training/Development, Effective Communication, Business Intelligence, Product/Market Trend Analysis, Data-Based Decision Making, Solutions Design & Delivery Reach me at: millikanryan@gmail.com