Ryan Flynn

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Regional Merchandiser at Mondelēz International

Jacksonville, Illinois, United States

Overview

Ryan Flynn is a dedicated higher education professional specializing in student success and civic engagement. As a program director at institutions like the University of Illinois Springfield, he has led grant-funded initiatives to improve student retention and graduation rates. He holds a Master of Arts from Marquette University.

Outside of his primary roles, Ryan is committed to community service and has served on the board of nonprofit organizations, including the Prairieland United Way. His professional passion for ethical leadership also extends to teaching, having served as an adjunct instructor on the subject at Illinois College.

He co-authored a book chapter titled "Fostering Civic Resilience, " which offers a framework for reducing misinformation on college campuses.

Personality Overview

Judgemental

Demanding

Upfront

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Civic Engagement
He has directed university programs focused on engaging students in democracy, developing service-learning curricula, and coordinating volunteer initiatives.
Student Retention
Leads initiatives using high-impact practices to develop student support strategies aimed at increasing retention and graduation rates in higher education.
Combating Misinformation
Co-authored a book chapter and developed lesson plans providing a framework to help college students recognize and combat misinformation.

Media Appearances

Ryan has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Regional Merchandiser at Mondelēz International
1-2025
Adjunct Instructor of Leadership Studies at Illinois College
5-2024 - 4-2025
High Impact Practices (HIPs) Program Director at University of Illinois Springfield
6-2020 - 8-2020
Grant Writing Contractor at Alliance for Strong Families and Communities
7-2019 - 5-2024
Director of Civic Engagement and Student Leadership at Illinois College

Education

2017 - 2019
Master of Arts (M.A.) from Marquette University
2011 - 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Illinois College

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Exp : 12 Location : Jacksonville, Illinois, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Regional Merchandiser at Mondelēz International
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Insights For Selling To Ryan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries

DONT's

  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ryan is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ryan

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ryan move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Ryan take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Ryan

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