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Ryan Wilson

@rtwilson

I am a senior operations leader driving strategic planning, logistics, and process improvements across global, high-stakes environments.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior operations roles where I can lead cross-functional teams, drive strategic planning and logistics, apply data-driven process improvements, and deliver measurable impact in a collaborative, mission-focused culture.

I bring 20 years of operations and leadership experience delivering mission-critical results across manufacturing and global operations. I led planning and resource allocation that supported $43B in U.S. and allied assistance, earned induction into the Joint Staff J-3 Hall of Fame, and received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for national-level operational impact.

I manage complex budgets and multi-agency coordination, drove data-integration initiatives for near real-time analytics, and championed continuous improvement and preventive maintenance programs in manufacturing environments. I thrive on translating complexity into actionable strategy, building collaborative teams, and achieving measurable outcomes under pressure.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Chemical Process Operator

Current

Eastman Chemical Company

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Operate and optimize chemical production systems while maintaining strict safety and environmental standards; developed preventive maintenance programs that reduced downtime and improved equipment reliability.

Process Optimization Preventive Maintenance Programs SOP Development Mentoring Troubleshooting

Operations Manager & Senior Advisor

U.S. Joint Staff

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Orchestrated operational planning, logistics, and interagency coordination supporting allocation of $43B in U.S. and allied resources during the Russia–Ukraine crisis, enabling timely delivery to partners. Coordinated briefings and policy recommendations to senior defense and Congressional leaders.

Resource Allocation Logistics Strategic Communications Policy Implementation

Regional Operations Manager

U.S. Marine Forces Europe

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Directed planning, training, and deployment coordination for multinational forces and liaised with embassy and host-nation defense partners to ensure diplomatic-military alignment.

Multinational Coordination Deployment Stakeholder Engagement Liaison Operations

Logistics & Operations Manager

U.S. Marine Corps

Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 8 months)

Directed theater-wide logistics and personnel movements across seven countries, ensuring secure, on-time delivery of mission-critical equipment and resources.

Theater Logistics Personnel Movement Supply Chain Management Personnel Movements