Ryan Horkey: in Minneapolis, MN

* Defined and maintained product portfolios for two proprietary parts and accessory brands: iSSi,and Problem Solvers * Administered the product lifecycle of ~500 skus * Led global development teams with members in Taiwan, Vietnam and the U.S. to manufacture products with varying degrees of complexity from concept to delivery * Developed new sourcing strategies: managed the product portfolio transition from a long-term Taiwanese trading agent to the establishment of a proprietary supply chain team * Sought out process improvement; implemented internal testing plans during development to improve product integrity and reduce development lead time * Worked cross-functionally to deliver consumer marketing assets (e.g. product graphics, instructions, and packaging) * International travel experience; strengthened vendor relationships and improved development through efficient and effective results driven communication

* Optimized cross-functional teamwork to accurately deliver crucial assets on time * Collaborated with internal stakeholders to provide seminar and event content to our marketing team for web and print assets * Implemented multiple vendor project quotes clearly outlining project goals and expectations * Managed the redesign of 2,000 sq ft trade show booth

* Supervised two employees * Planned large event logistics: venue selection, hotel contracts & menu approval * Served as the main conduit for executive managers, internal departments, and stakeholders * Communicated event project status * Tracked budgets, attendee registration & transportation * Coordinated freight logistics and directed expo install & dismantle for industry national trade shows: Frostbike (Bloomington, MN, multi-day educational, sales & expo experience, 1,000 attendees) SaddleDrive (Ogden, UT, multi-day, off-site, expo & demo, 600 attendees) Interbike International Bicycle Expo (Las Vegas, NV, 5-day expo & demo, 25,000 attendees) * Strengthened business opportunities and executed memorable brand experiences