Ryan Hignight, MID

Experience

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  United States Army Reserve

  Mar 2010 - Oct 2011

  Platoon Leader

  • Command and Control a Gun Truck Platoon. Responsible for training, safety, security, and discipline of 54 assigned Soldiers• Deployed Platoon to Middle East Theatre of Operations while successfully maintaining accountability of $40 Million of equipment with zero losses • Supervise the training of 54 drivers in all phases of their duties, including maintenance services, safe driving practices, rules of engagement and defense of convoys• Develop and foster a combat ready platoon that is highly adaptable to any fluctuating environment by establishing realistic training objectives• Established and managed a computer network and help desk for over 100 computers• Other duties include: Convoy Escort Commander, Gathering of Military Intelligence, and Physical Security Officer Show less

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  SRS Distribution Inc.

  Nov 2011 - Jul 2014

  • Established and developed 100+ roofing clients in the Colorado Springs territory• Responsible for Client Development, Customer Service, Logistics, Human Resource Administration and P&L• Managed Credit Collections, Finance and General Ledger for a budget in excess of $9 million• Managed staff of 15 including sales, operations and delivery• Supervised 40,000 square foot warehouse containing just-in-time inventory value of $4 million• Managed fleet of seven vehicles for inter-state deliveries to both residential addresses and commercial businesses Show less • Ensure that branch profitability is maximized at or above budgeted levels by operating the branch in an efficient manner, by ensuring that customer service is met at all levels and by ensuring that sales and selling margin are at or above budgeted objectives through maximum market penetration and new client development• Managed Purchasing and Distribution of roofing products and accessories valued at $5 million.• Devised and implemented effective procedures for daily operations consistent with Company guidelines• Developed and administered Multi-Branch Customer Appreciation Sporting Clay Tournament. • Assisted Branch Manager in daily operations. Show less

  • Branch Manager

    Apr 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Assistant Branch Manager

    Aug 2012 - Apr 2013

  • Manager in Training

    Nov 2011 - Jul 2012
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  US Army

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2016

  - Deployed to the Middle East to work with a Combined and Joint Coalition Command representing more than 60 countries united in defeating ISIS- Directly responded to international media requests by providing up-to-date and exact information to ensure maximum disclosure with minimum delay- Researched, prepared and provided talking points and other messaging to senior leaders engaged in direct representation of the task force- Develop daily and weekly reports containing media analysis covering the coalition's progress in the fight against ISIS-Coordinated and consolidated approved messaging through multiple echelons resulting in a unified message Show less Public Affairs Qualification Course - Defense Information School (DINFOS)•Provide media training for senior leaders•Respond to media queries•Plan and coordinate community events•Evaluate the effectiveness of communication activities•Supervise photojournalists and broadcasters•Communicate news and information to the internal military audience•Facilitates administration of Army Public Affairs programs through supervision and providing guidance for the production of radio and television programs•Manage the release of news releases, newspaper articles, web-based material and photographs for use in military and civilian news media; •Advises on accuracy propriety, timing and relative importance of information for release to the command and the public; participates in development of plans and policies. Show less -Establish a public affairs section for a newly created civil affairs battalion to include creating standard operating procedures, expectations, and a social media presence-Responsible for coordination, support, and execution of media activities-Coordinates media access and coverage of battalion major events-Social Media Management-Supports higher echelon public affairs requirement for information and media facilitation-Liaison between Media and assigned Army Battalion-Photographer Show less

  • Press Desk Officer

    Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Press Officer

    Apr 2015 - Nov 2016

  • Public Affairs Officer

    Jan 2012 - Apr 2015
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  Hydradyne

  Jan 2015 - Aug 2015

  ECommerce Operations/Sales

  •Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and emails•Understand customer needs and meet requirements and expectations•Route qualified opportunities to the appropriate sales executives for further development and closure•Close sales and achieve monthly budget requirements•Identify areas of improvement in the company and assist in creating and implementing solutions•Represent Hydradyne in a positive and professional manner

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  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Dec 2016 - Oct 2019

  Public Affairs Officer

  Deputy Chief of Public Affairs for the Omaha District as well as acting-Chief when the position was vacant. Managed a team of four while covering a $1.5 billion programLed USACE public affairs communications effort for the $1.7 billion Rocky Mountain Regional Medical Facility construction project as well as the $1.2 billion U.S. Strategic Command C2 facility.Establish and develop Omaha District Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) program. Public Affairs lead for Enterprise-level UAS program.Advise the Army Chief of Engineers and other senior leadership during national events such as the hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Facilitated multiple media engagements for the Chief to provide a proper level of transparency during national level events to include a Pentagon Press Corps briefing.Lead Omaha District's efforts for multiple outreach events: National Engineers Week, Corps Day, Career Fairs, and Paint-a-ThonCoordinate Omaha District's 85th anniversary across many events: College World Series, Omaha Lancers, and the Omaha Storm ChasersSpeech writer for two different Omaha District Commanders for local and nation-wide level engagements.Develop national level communications plans and thematic messaging for USACE senior leadershipCreate, manage, and develop USACE social media presence; respond to comment and generate content to maximize use of the social media space while contributing to a growing online presenceCoordinate with federal, state, and local agencies to share information resulting in a unified message; directly correspond with representatives from state, local, and national governments.Write articles and press releases, following AP format, to tell the Army Corps story and better brand the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District in the public's opinion. Spokesman for the Omaha District for the Dakota Access Pipeline, Keystone XL Pipeline, and various military construction projects Show less

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  75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command

  Oct 2019 - Jul 2022

  Logistics Planner & Public Affairs Officer

  Logistics planner and senior officer in the day-to-day operations of the G4 shop. Responsible for logistics requirements across multiple commands and the continental United States.

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  321 Ordinance Battalion

  Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

  S2/3 Operations and Planning with the 321 Ordinance Battalion

  Operations for the Command as it prepared to close down. Responsible for equipment reallocation and manning management ahead of the unit’s inactivation.

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  311th Signal Command (Theater)

  Jun 2023 - now

  • Secretary of the General Staff

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Contract Specialist

    Jun 2023 - Feb 2024