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Richard Loughran

Laguna Woods,CA

Summary

Highly Skilled and Dynamic Executive with exceptional communication skills. Integrity, accountability, collaboration, and leadership are guiding principles which have contributed to success. Determined Business Owner with commitment to excellence and more than 15 years of experience. Effective collaborator promoting growth and productivity.

Overview

51
51
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Administrative Officer

Sora Development
Baltimore, Maryland
07.2017 - Current
  • Worked directly with CEO to implement organizational plans and developed goals and strategies which addressed most important business issues.
  • Analyzed data, implemented new technology and revised procedures to support change.
  • Maintained internal accuracy and transparency controls in accounting and bookkeeping.
  • Developed corrective action plans for potential areas of compliance vulnerability.
  • Prepared over 20 financial projections per month in Microsoft Excel for prospective developments.
  • Analyzed new market opportunities and worked closely with business development as well as assisting with all aspects of building new partnerships.

Operations Director

Tiderock Media
Los Angeles, California
01.2014 - Current
    • Reviewed financial and operational reports on regular basis to make effective decisions.
    • Improved company revenue by collaborating with marketing, sales and service departments.
    • Coached and mentored employees and offered constructive feedback for performance improvement.
    • Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.

Executive Producer

Tiderock Media
Los Angeles, United States
08.2013 - Current
    • Supervised creation process to verify on brand, impactful and relevant content.
    • Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release.
    • Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.
    • Implemented quality control measures to verify compliance with artistic and technical standards.
    • Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films and television shows.

Founder

Merch Gods
Los Angeles, California
06.2017 - 10.2020
  • Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

CEO

BLVD Supply LLC
City of Industry, United States
01.2012 - 07.2017
  • Founded BLVD Supply and generated over 2 Million Dollars in sales in first year of business.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Supervised design and production staff developing innovative designs for Major Retailer Campaigns while managing deadlines.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
  • Maintained effective staff and resource utilization rates to balance financial and operational obligations.
  • Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Identified and capitalized on short- and long-term revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Increased company revenue by $5,000,000 in 12 Months through aggressive new market strategies.
  • Directed sell-off of excess inventory to retailers and liquidators to satisfy debts and allow for increased production efficiency.
  • Handled large scale licensing deals with licensee's and licensor's across multiple major markets.

CEO

Last Kings
Los Angeles, CA
05.2013 - 05.2016
  • Founded Last Kings and generated over 3 Million Dollars in sales in first year of business.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Directed sell-off of excess inventory to retailers and liquidators to satisfy debts and allow for production retooling.
  • Designed and oversaw all aspects of opening flagship retail location.
  • Improved business profits by more than 2000% through strategic updates to processes, procedures and team makeup.
  • Determined vision and strategic marketing direction while coordinating with artists and influencers to achieve targets within optimal timeframes.

CEO

Abstrakt BSD LLC.
La Mirada, California
01.2000 - 08.2013
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Directed sell-off of excess inventory to retailers and liquidators to satisfy debts and allow for production retooling.
  • Met dynamic needs by keeping internal systems scalable and highly responsive.
  • Managed Production for major Action Sports brands.

Brand Manager

K2 Sports
Carlsbad, California
01.2006 - 03.2009
  • Planned, implemented and tracked sales and marketing strategies to promote brand products.
  • Cooperated and worked closely with communications team to develop marketing strategies to boost brand awareness.
  • Monitored online advertising and social media campaigns to assess success of different strategies.
  • Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
  • Oversaw product planning and demand management on monthly basis in order to maintain adequate product levels.
  • Worked with sponsored teams and athletes to develop signature products that reflected their individuality while also keeping with company image.
  • Conceptualized brand identity and developed unique accompanying graphic style and tone for use in communications.

Education

No Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Cal State Los Angeles
Los Angeles

Associate of Science - Manufacturing

Don Bosco Technical Institute
Rosemead, CA
06.1997

High School Diploma -

Don Bosco Technical Institute
Rosemead, CA
06.1996

Skills

  • Annual Planning
  • Executive Leadership
  • Strategic Partnership
  • Business Management
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Raising Capital
  • Thrive Under Pressure
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Sales Growth
  • People and Culture
  • Mission and Vision
  • ERP Systems

Accomplishments

  • One of the founders and players of the number one Paintball Team in History, Team Dynasty, from 2000-2015.
  • Received multiple MVP awards at National and International Paintball Tournaments.
  • Received fastest growing brand and best selling brand awards with both BLVD Supply and Last Kings at Tilly's yearly events.

Timeline

Chief Administrative Officer

Sora Development
07.2017 - Current

Founder

Merch Gods
06.2017 - 10.2020

Operations Director

Tiderock Media
01.2014 - Current

Executive Producer

Tiderock Media
08.2013 - Current

CEO

Last Kings
05.2013 - 05.2016

CEO

BLVD Supply LLC
01.2012 - 07.2017

Brand Manager

K2 Sports
01.2006 - 03.2009

CEO

Abstrakt BSD LLC.
01.2000 - 08.2013

No Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Cal State Los Angeles

Associate of Science - Manufacturing

Don Bosco Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Don Bosco Technical Institute

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