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Ryan Talaska

Tucson

Summary

Experienced and dedicated metal industry professional with over 11 years at IMS, advancing from Sales Associate to Facility Manager. Strong background in metal materials, inventory management, customer service, and operations leadership. Known for driving efficiency, maintaining safety standards, and building strong client and team relationships. Seeking to leverage industry expertise and leadership experience in a progressive metal or manufacturing environment.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Industrial Metal Supply (IMS)
  • - Provided expert assistance to customers on a wide variety of metal products.
  • - Processed orders, managed stock levels, and handled point-of-sale transactions.
  • - Developed strong client relationships and consistently met or exceeded sales goals.
  • - Gained hands-on knowledge of metal types, cuts, and applications.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

Facility Manager

Industrial Metal Supply (IMS)
- Current
  • - Oversaw day-to-day operations for a high-volume metal distribution facility.
  • - Managed inventory, logistics, and facility staff to meet production and delivery targets.
  • - Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
  • - Maintained OSHA safety compliance across all departments.
  • - Trained and supervised new employees, fostering a high-performance culture.

Education

[Degree or Certification] -

[School or Program Name]
[City], [State]

Skills

  • - Metal Sales & Product Knowledge
  • - Inventory Management & Logistics
  • - Forklift Operation & Warehouse Equipment
  • - Team Leadership & Training
  • - Process Improvement
  • - Safety & OSHA Compliance
  • - Customer Service & Relationship Building
  • - Facility Operations Management
  • - Microsoft Office & Inventory Software
  • - Strategic Planning & Scheduling

Certification

  • - OSHA 30-Hour Certification – [Year]
  • - Forklift Operator License – [Year]
  • - [Other relevant certifications]

Timeline

Facility Manager

Industrial Metal Supply (IMS)
- Current

Sales Associate

Industrial Metal Supply (IMS)

[Degree or Certification] -

[School or Program Name]

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