Ryan O'Malley

Experience

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  Nordstrom

  Jun 2002 - Oct 2009

  • Managed $20 million project to overhaul Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software – delivered on time, in scope, and under budget• Managed $50 million project to implement “buy online, pick up in store” (BOPIS) functionality – delivered ahead of time, in scope, and under budget• Oversaw and drove the integration of eCommerce and store inventory systems • Developed and presented business cases for strategic retail technology projects to C-level executives, serving as omnichannel subject matter expert Show less

  • Project Manager

    May 2007 - Oct 2009

  • CMIO Item Manager

    May 2005 - Apr 2007

  • CMIO Item Supervisor

    Jun 2002 - Apr 2005
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  O'Malley Partners

  Oct 2009 - now

  Managing Partner
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  SigmaBleyzer

  Nov 2010 - now

  Partner

  • Provided operational support and consulting to portfolio companies (strategic planning, project management, acquisition strategies) while maintaining working knowledge of various target industries (Retail, Consumer Goods, Telecommunications, Agriculture)• Advised and oversaw the implementation of a perpetual inventory system and developed a 5-year retail technology strategy for Ukraine’s second largest health and beauty retailer (Kosmo)• Participated in the €10 million sale of Kosmo and the €43.2 million sale of Romanian dairy company Covalact (a 4x return on exit)• Oversaw and approved all financial reporting, audit activity, accounting, tax preparation and document distribution, serving as point person for all banking relationships in the US, Ukraine, Netherlands, and Cyprus• Managed investor relations and communications, including capital calls, audit confirmations, fund and portfolio company updates• Managed relationships with state agencies (Overseas Private Investment Corporation, European Bank of Reconstruction and Development) and oversaw multiple restructurings of $50 million OPIC debt facility • Developed and managed complex corporate structures, and oversaw preparation of Limited Partnership Agreements, LLC Agreements, Formation Documents, and new entity creation• Served as Director for fund holding companies, participated in annual general meetings and approved all significant activity• Collected and provided all relevant KYC documentation to fulfill regulatory and compliance responsibilities for all jurisdictions• Managed all other back-office operations, including negotiation of service contracts and leases, oversaw IT contractors and activity• Developed PR strategy, managed website and marketing material refresh, drafted press releases, managed media requests Show less

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  DAAR Charitable Foundation

  Dec 2010 - now

  Executive Board
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  MagnaSci Ventures

  Aug 2016 - now

  Chief Financial Officer

  • Created private placement memorandum, roadshow materials and pitch decks, and participated in fundraising of $25 million• Analyzed deal flow, performed due diligence and valuations, reviewed term sheets, and served as a voting member of the investment committee for 12 transactions totaling $22 million• Oversaw and approved all financial reporting, accounting records, audit activity, tax preparation and document distribution• Managed investor relations and communications, including capital calls, audit confirmations, fund and portfolio company updates • Collected all relevant Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation and managed all other regulatory and compliance activity• Acted as point person for all banking relationships Show less