Professional Experience

Crew Lead May 2013-present
Jag Resources Eagleville,TN
Crew lead on over 500 TIA inspections for Crown Castle, ATC, and SBA Towers while at JAG Resources.
Ensured accurate and timely delivery of inspections and work orders to all customers.
Trained and evaluated other tower hands in TIA inspections and maintenance operations.
Experience in diferent lightning systems and maintenance projects including prefrom and turnbuckle changes.
Comtrain, First aid, and RF exposure training certified.

Assistant Store Manager July 2010-May 2013
Lowe’s Nashville, TN
Started as a CSA and went to department sales manger of Flooring in March of 2011. Became ASM in November of 2011.
Maximize sales by assisting customers in finding the correct information and products to complete building and repair projects.
Conduct various sales techniques with customers.
Result: 60% close rate on install projects.
Process special orders for multiple departments, requiring precise attention to detail to ensure cost efficiency and accuracy.
Broad range of sales experience in both consumer and commercial sales.
Achievements: Earned high ratings in performance reviews, and recommended for management position by 3 managers.
Successfully completed all Lowe’s advanced sales training modules and Assistant Store Manger Leadership course.

Team Leader/Squad Leader January 2003-January 2009
United States Marine Corps Nashville, TN
Led team on over 100 missions in Iraq, including patrols, checkpoint operations, and raids over a 7-month period that resulted in the defeat or capture of multiple insurgents.
Conducted monthly personnel reviews and quarterly reports on 12-member squad.
Performed monthly equipment checks of weaponry, radios and vehicles.
Achievements: Promoted to Squad Leader based on extensive knowledge and management abilities.
“Cpl. Smith’s professionalism, initiative, and dedication to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps.”
Lieutenant Colonel Lawson -

Sales Associate January 2008-September 2009
Electronic Express Nashville, TN
Assessed customers’ technology needs and helped them to find appropriate products.
Conducted service calls to troubleshoot problems.
Assisted store manager with scheduling personnel.
Achievement: Ranked in the Top 3 for Sales for 8 consecutive months.

Intern May 2008-August 2008
Capital Financial Group Nashville, TN
Successfully completed a 3-month internship with a Certified Financial Planner.
Compiled clients’ personal and financial information and entered it into a central database.
Organized client data by product and net worth.
Created advanced spreadsheet designs to improve scheduling efficiency for clients and CPAs.
Achievement: “Ryan Smith did excellent work and exceeded expectations.” - Jesse Holman, CFP -

Education and Training

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, 2009
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Completed Six Sigma Coursework, 2009

Foreign Weapons School, United State Marine Corps, 2006
Subsequently taught information acquired at Weapons School to 120-man unit

Technology Skills

Proficient in Excel, Entourage, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Honors and Awards

Marine Corps Leadership Commendation, 2007
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, 2007