About

Richard D. Golden

62 Chandler Mill Road

Hanson, MA 02341   

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Professional Qualifications 

I've listed below some of the skills I've developed during my different work assignments. The one thing the written word can't convey is a work ethic. I am a hardworking, team player looking for an opportunity to be a contributing member of a winning team.  I would welcome the opportunity to discuss specific achievements in each area listed, with any prospective employer.

 

Computer skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, Adobe Page Maker, Corel Draw, Corel Photo-paint, Quark, Macromedia Flash & Director (limited),  Network Administration, FrontPage, type up to 90 wpm.

 

Applied skills

 

Marketing

Trade Shows (preparation, management and conducting), Presentations, Copywriting, Graphic Layout, Video Editing, Sound Editing, Preparation and execution of Marketing Plans, Integration of Marketing into Sales planning, Press Releases, Advertisement, Direct Mail (complete), Web Site Development, Web Management, market studies, market research, surveys, Multi media presentations on CD, VHS & DVD, proven marketing professional. published twice in National publications.

 

Sales

Strong closer, experienced negotiator (including multi-million dollar negotiations), distribution management, sales force management (recruitment, retention, evaluation, compensation), sales analysis, sales forecasting, sales prospecting, proven sales performer. 

MARKETS WORKED WITH - Defense, NASA, Aerospace, Industrial, Consumer, Medical, Automotive, E-business.

PRODUCTS SOLD - seals, electrical components, senors, switches, computer peripheries, engineered products, mechanical components, custom engineered products.  

 

Manufacturing

ISO (attainment & compliance), Six Sigma, demand flow, supply chain mgmt., purchasing/sourcing (negotiation and cost reduction), scheduling, safety issues, SPC, CPK, TQM and other quality related processes.

MFG. PROCESSES: molding (injection, compression, transfer), stamping, machining (2-5 axis), fabrication, assembly, testing, packaging, inventory management, warehousing. 

 

Financial

Cost accounting, budget preparation, cost analysis, P&L preparation & analysis, cost/benefit analysis, cost reduction programs, an expert with Excel.

 

Personal Inventory

Experienced, team builder, organized, thorough, punctual, excellent public speaker/presenter, helpful, respectful, goal oriented, hard working and consistent proven performer.

 

Work Experience

Current: Marketing Manager, Stoneridge/Pollak Division, Canton, MA

2001-2005: President, E3Resource Media Group, Redlands, CA

1998 - 2001: General Manager, Hydro Tek Systems, Redlands, CA

An emerging company where I guided the rationalization of manufacturing processes and built a National Sales and Distribution network.

1996-1998: VP Sales & Marketing, THH, Van Nuys, CA

A 'turn around' company where I was a corporate officer. The team and I succeed in managing a successful turnaround.

1987-1996: Parker Hannifin Corporation (A Fortune 500 Company) 

      Marketing Manager:   1993 - 1996

       Regional Sales Manager:  1991 - 1993 

       Senior Territory Sales Manager: 1989 - 1991

       Territory Sales Manager: 1987 - 1989

Top Regional Salesperson - 1988

#1 National Salesperson - 1989, 1991

#1 Regional Sales - 1992

 

Education

University of Massachusetts, BA Political Science

University of Massachusetts, Masters Work Public Administration

Pepperdine University, Masters Work Human Resource Managment

 

Military                                    

US Army: 1975- 1977 (reserve)

Us Army: 1977 - 1982 (active duty)

MA National Guard: 1982-1984

Federal Vietnam Era Veteran


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