Ryan Cass

Senior Manager | 787 Workplace Coaching

Boeing

Dec 2022 - Current (3 years 3 months)

Responsible for leading the 787 Skill Enhancement Center focused on Operations & Quality workplace coaching.

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Co-Founder

Champion Tribe

Jul 2022 - Current (3 years 8 months)

Fostering a community and family of champions of life. 5 Pillars: Family, Faith, Fitness, Financial, Foundation.

Quality Engineering Manager | 787 Program

Boeing

Nov 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 2 months)

•Led team of 15 quality engineers supporting the entire 787 program focused on defect reduction, process improvement, and fleet risk analysis. •Developed and oversaw implementation of 787 Quality Engineering training matrices, curriculum, and skill sprints to enhance on-boarding for all quality engineers and upgrade skill levels. •Optimized skill development through successful implementation of standard work and collaboration with commercial and defense business counterparts.

Enterprise Special Project Leader | 787 Composite Fabrication

Boeing

Nov 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 2 months)

•Selected by Vice President of 787 Operations to lead a 10 member cross functional team in support of a key enterprise initiative to produce a 100% defect free airplane with 100% first pass quality. •Executed 26 continuous improvement initiatives resulting in 25% reduction in ergonomic injury risk and 95% reduction in defects generated in automation cell. •Revised engineering tolerance allowance zones as part of a cross functional defect elimination effort, creating an opportunity to reduce a top defect driver on the 787 program by 70% and avoid 18.4 hours of recurring rework.

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Founder

Won Day

Jul 2019 - Current (6 years 8 months)

•Founded company based off purpose to teach people how to develop a foundation for sustained success in life through goal setting. •Actively delivering leadership oriented keynote speeches and lessons to 2,000+ people per year in schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations. •Successfully coaching multiple clients across the United States and World while managing a complex work statement for multiple years. Launched the Win Today Podcast in 2021 - our mission is to inspire people to win today by connecting with amazing leaders and sharing amazing stories. Check it out!

Value Stream Team Leader | 787 Composite Fabrication

Boeing

May 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 7 months)

•Guided a seven member cross functional team to drive lean process improvement and flow reduction activities within Composite Fabrication. •Successfully led and completed 30+ process improvement projects resulting in 22.8 hours of recurring labor reduction and $92K in annual material reduction.

Chief of Staff | 787 Operations

Boeing

Feb 2018 - May 2018 (4 months)

•Supported 787 Vice President of Operations and oversaw individual operating rhythm, strategic calendar planning, and strategic initiatives in support of accomplishing business goals and objectives for a 3,000 member organization. •Coordinated and executed 3 major initiatives effectively amongst a cross functional executive team.

Financial Analyst

Boeing

May 2017 - Feb 2018 (10 months)

•Managed financial portfolio, risks, and opportunities for all 787 Perishable Tools & Shop Supplies (PTSS) totaling $45M. •Executed a site wide safety glass transition project from Point of Use (POU) bins into PPE vending machines, generating an 82% consumption reduction and expected $1M cost avoidance through the life of the 787 program. •Implemented monthly Long Range Business Plan (LRBP) reporting cadence across all Manufacturing Business Unit (MBU) Leaders in order to maintain visibility of PTSS cost portfolio and drive process improvement activities.

Business Career Foundation Program

Boeing

Jun 2015 - May 2017 (2 years)

The Business Career Foundation Program (BCFP) is a highly competitive, fast paced and challenging two year rotational program that consists of six different rotation assignments within various business units and functions at The Boeing Company. Each rotation lasts approximately four months and encompasses fundamental areas of finance and business development. Rotation Assignments: #1) Financial Operations Analyst-- F-15SA Program, Boeing Defense, Space & Security #2) Financial Controls--Phantom Works, Boeing Defense, Space & Security #3) Supplier Management, Risk & Productivity--Boeing Defense, Space & Security Home Office #4) Production Leadership, Assistant Production Manager-- F-15 Strike Eagle Program, Boeing Defense, Space & Secu

Junior Associate

ACI Capital Partners

Jan 2015 - May 2015 (5 months)

Internship for Spring 2015 Semester: •Conducted research on university venture capital and entrepreneurship centers in the Southeastern United States. •Identified university VC opportunities for Capital A Partners to become involved with for 2015-2016 year. •Secured two partnerships with University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Startup Madness in Raleigh, NC.

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Battalion Commander

The Citadel

May 2014 - May 2015 (1 year 1 month)

•Selected by the President of The Citadel, Commandant of Cadets, and administration to serve as the highest ranking senior cadet in command of a battalion of 445 cadets. •Served as a member of the Top 9 cadets in Senior Leadership for the 2014-2015 academic year. •Directed and oversaw the leadership development training program for approximately 128 freshman cadets. •Conducted leadership evaluations, risk assessments, performance reports, and promotion boards. •Led a handpicked staff of 18 cadets to accomplish goals concerning academics, discipline,and development for the entire battalion. •Commanded approximately 20% of the Corps of Cadets.

Account Manager Intern

Otis Elevator Company

May 2014 - Aug 2014 (4 months)

•Entrusted by management to take on a sales growth project spanning five offices. •Prepared, proposed, and negotiated annual maintenance contracts to prospective clients. •Successfully sold two annual maintenance contracts to prospective clients, resulting in nearly $6,000 in new business. •Identified prospective clients through execution of 80+ on site cold call visits per month. •Managed aging receivables accounts for five offices, dealing with over 300 customers, resulting in $180,000 reduction of receivables. •Implemented two streamlined processes that will be utilized by sales representatives in South Carolina to aid in sales and receivables management: -Aging Receivables Process -Cost Savings Analysis Model *Second internship with

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President

WaterTower The Citadel Student Alumni Association

Dec 2013 - Jan 2015 (1 year 2 months)

•Assisted in planning a networking and higher education conference for 500 students representing several colleges and universities in the Southeast at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. •Directed and oversaw a 7 member executive board in planning, executing, and leading service oriented programs to benefit The Citadel and the Charleston, SC community. •Directly exposed a 26 member organization to highly distinguished alumni at annual networking events four times per academic year.

Business Development Intern

Otis Elevator Company

May 2013 - Aug 2013 (4 months)

Otis Elevator Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Technologies, headquartered in Farmington, CT. Otis stands at the forefront of the people moving industry, being the largest manufacturer and service provider of elevators, escalators, shuttles, and moving walkways in the world. Otis does business across the globe in over 200 countries, and is one of the safest companies in the world. As a Business Development intern, I received excellent exposure to various facets of Otis' operations to include aging receivables, sales, logisitics, and maintaining customer relationships. •Reduced aging receivables accounts in Charleston and Myrtle Beach markets by 8.1% <2 months, acquiring over $60,000 in receivables >90 days. •Launched a recap

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Vice President

WaterTower The Citadel Student Alumni Association

Dec 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 1 month)

WaterTower is the student alumni association at The Citadel and provides selected cadets with the opportunity to broaden networking skills, build relationships with alumni, and serve as ambassadors to The Citadel through various events hosted throughout the school year.WaterTower members also engage in community service activities throughout the year in the Charleston area. •Responsible for launching recruitment campaign for new members through various marketing initiatives. •Ensure that all committees coordinate with executive board on a weekly basis. •Increased membership by 23% for 2013-2014 school year.

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