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Richard Gillespie

Akron

Summary

Customer-oriented and strategic-thinking professional with several years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections, implementing pricing models and turnaround management.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
3966
3966
years of post-secondary education

Work History

President

Artcrete Limited
Akron
04.2005 - 11.2025
  • Monitored industry developments to inform strategic decision-making processes.
  • Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
  • Collaborated with staff members to ensure operational efficiency of the organization.
  • Oversaw daily administrative tasks such as payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable management.
  • Managed personnel issues including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination.
  • Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with employees, executives and other stakeholders.
  • Determined performance goals and offered tactics for achieving milestones.
  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders such as donors, volunteers, partners, and sponsors.
  • Initiated projects aimed at improving customer service standards across departments.
  • Implemented new technologies to streamline organizational processes when needed.
  • Diminished regulatory risks by strict adherence to insurance and safety regulations.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers and other partners.
  • Oversaw development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures.
  • Enhanced employee engagement and productivity through leadership development programs.
  • Developed and executed strategies for entering new markets and increasing market share.
  • Monitored market trends and adjusted strategies accordingly.
  • Directed company-wide budgeting, financial planning, and analysis processes.
  • Spearheaded crisis management efforts to protect company reputation and stability.
  • Promoted a customer-centric approach to drive satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Analyzed competitive landscape to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Implemented cutting-edge technologies to streamline operations and increase efficiency.
  • Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
  • Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
  • Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.

Production Coordinator

Basement Systems of Ohio
Twinsburg
01.1998 - 04.2005
  • Coordinated production schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of materials and supplies.
  • Communicated with vendors to facilitate timely delivery of products and components.
  • Assisted in quality control processes to maintain high production standards.
  • Supported project managers with documentation and reporting for ongoing projects.
  • Coordinated and scheduled daily production activities to ensure efficient operations.
  • Coordinated with supervisor in assigning work to meet on-time production and quality goals.
  • Managed day-to-day tasks assigned by Production Manager and Director ensuring deadlines are met consistently.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as engineering, sales and marketing, to ensure smooth execution of projects.
  • Entered information into system to update status reports.
  • Verified pricing and computed product totals to complete detailed invoices.
  • Assisted in budget management, tracking expenses against project forecasts.
  • Analyzed production data to identify areas for improvement.
  • Facilitated the resolution of production-related problems.
  • Collaborated with design and engineering teams to optimize product quality.

Foreman

Albrect and Sons
Akron
03.1996 - 12.1997
  • Supervised daily operations on construction sites ensuring project timelines.
  • Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.

Foreman

McDowell Concrete
Laplace
09.1990 - 12.1995
  • Supervised daily operations on construction sites ensuring project timelines.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors to maintain workflow and safety standards.
  • Trained new workers on equipment usage and safety protocols.

National Sales Trainer

National Schoolastics Society
Anaheim
02.1986 - 08.1990

Retrained Sales Reps and District Sales Managers.

  • Collaborated with management to align training with organizational goals.
  • Facilitated role-play exercises that allowed trainees to practice real-life scenarios in a safe environment.
  • Recruited, trained, and mentored sales team members, offering continuous support for professional development.
  • Created and coordinated group training classes in alignment with company sales objectives.
  • Developed and coordinated group training classes in alignment with company sales objectives.

Education

Notre Dame International
Rome, Italy

Al Jubail Academy
Al Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Some College (No Degree) - Marine Biology

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Skills

  • Crisis management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Team collaboration
  • Contract negotiation
  • Operational efficiency
  • Leading teams
  • Effective communication
  • Employee engagement
  • Project management
  • Employee relations
  • Negotiation
  • Remote team management
  • Company representation
  • Leadership team building
  • Process improvement
  • Team leadership
  • Quality assurance
  • Integrity and ethics
  • Team motivation
  • Operational excellence
  • Sales and marketing
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Event planning
  • Contract management

Timeline

President

Artcrete Limited
04.2005 - 11.2025

Production Coordinator

Basement Systems of Ohio
01.1998 - 04.2005

Foreman

Albrect and Sons
03.1996 - 12.1997

Foreman

McDowell Concrete
09.1990 - 12.1995

National Sales Trainer

National Schoolastics Society
02.1986 - 08.1990

Notre Dame International

Al Jubail Academy

Some College (No Degree) - Marine Biology

University of New Orleans
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