Richard D. Lomsdale
Chief Venue Operations Officer
Yelm,WA
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 30 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach. Increased staff output by over 15 percent and senior leadership satisfaction by 20 percent.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
President
High Impact Drone Services, Inc.
Olympia, WA
09.2018 - Current
- Led operational team in development, rollout, and management of new product lines.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Supported project management team for optimal performance.
President
Aquaponics Institute of Technology
Olympia, WA
06.2016 - Current
- Established a non-profit school with the support of, Patty Murray, Representative Andrew Barkus, the Washington State Board of Education, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Consistently demonstrates exceptional abilities in handling multiple projects simultaneously.
Senior Intelligence Warrant Officer
United States Army
Various, Various
08.1998 - 06.2016
- Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into SCIFs.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
- Developed recommendations to assist clients and agencies with efforts to advance intelligence gathering and interpretation in multiple theaters of operation.
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
- Developed intelligence assessments for high-level government officials and stakeholders.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Optimized security programs, administrative functions, business management and inventory control by enhancing planning and allocation of resources.
- Coordinated protective service operations with other emergency response agencies.
- Controlled multimillion-dollar budgets and secured work permits, visas and sufficient funds to address facility and emergency needs.
- Developed improved training methods with focus on public safety and officer awareness.
- Implemented comprehensive security plans to provide highest levels of protection for facilities.
- Responded swiftly to security incidents and effectively resolved security issues.
- Developed and maintained emergency response plans to promote fast and effective action during crises.
- Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean, and functional environment.
- Conducted regular facility inspections to identify repair needs or improvements.
- Monitored and enforced budget for all facilities-related activities to reduce unnecessary expenses.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure cost-effective pricing and terms for facility-related services and supplies.
District Manager
Argus Security
Seattle, Western
06.1997 - 08.1998
- Established the company’s Western Washington District; Pacific Ocean to Cascade Mountains
- Performed site security, loss prevention, and investigations
- Obtained new armed and unarmed security contracts and maintained existing accounts
- Prepared, submitted, and maintained the annual district budget
- Interviewed, hired, trained, counseled, assigned, and conducted performance appraisals of 40 employees
- Regularly met with clients to ensure their satisfaction and provided additional services if required
- Performed community outreach near the district office and worked with Washington State “Crime Stoppers”
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Supervised 15 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
- Introduced cost-saving initiatives to reduce losses and increase profit margin.
- Worked collaboratively with loss prevention to decrease shrink and boost loss awareness.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Drove sales by developing multi-million dollar contract sales.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Developed improved training methods with focus on public safety and officer awareness.
- Monitored property and investigated areas of suspicion.
- Demonstrated commitment to public safety by patrolling events and well-populated establishments.
- Supervised grounds, employee entrances, and exits and security officers on duty.
- Established effective security policies and monitored implementation at all levels.
- Annual revenues increased by $10M in the first year through new accounts
Chief Purser & Operations Manager
Galaxy Fisheries
Seattle, WA
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Accurately tracked a $1.8M ship conversion budget
- Ensured safety and security onboard the Fishing Vessel Galaxy (189 feet).
- Produced financial statements and reports to comply with regulations.
- Oversaw hiring, staffing, and labor law compliance.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Monitored safety and health practices to protect employees from hazards and promote healthy work habits.
- Reviewed production work processes to detect possible safety concerns, drafting corrective measures where appropriate.
- Supported safety inspection, providing information and facilities guidance to OSHA inspectors during walk-throughs.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
Chief Purser & Operations Manager
Baypack Fisheries, LLC
Seattle, WA
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Assisted in the formation of Baypack Fisheries, LLC .
- Ensured safety and security onboard the Processing Vessel Red Sea (367 feet); sixth largest in the United States
- Established the inventory, administrative, accounting, and IT departments onboard the ship.
- Produced financial statements and reports to comply with regulations.
- Oversaw hiring, staffing, and labor law compliance.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Monitored safety and health practices to protect employees from hazards and promote healthy work habits.
- Reviewed production work processes to detect possible safety concerns, drafting corrective measures where appropriate.
- Supported safety inspection, providing information and facilities guidance to OSHA inspectors during walk-throughs.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
Chief Purser & Operations Manager
Arctic Fjord/Arctic Storm, Inc
Seattle, WA
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Ensured safety and security onboard the Fishing Vessel Arctic Fjord (275 feet).
- Produced financial statements and reports to comply with regulations.
- Oversaw hiring, staffing, and labor law compliance.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Monitored safety and health practices to protect employees from hazards and promote healthy work habits.
- Reviewed production work processes to detect possible safety concerns, drafting corrective measures where appropriate.
- Supported safety inspection, providing information and facilities guidance to OSHA inspectors during walk-throughs.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
Chief Purser & Operations Manager
Supreme Alaska Seafoods
Anchorage, AK
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Assisted in the formation of Supreme Alaska Seafood, Inc.
- Ensured safety and security onboard the Processing Vessel Excellence (369 feet); third largest in the United States
- Established the inventory, administrative, accounting, and IT departments onboard the ship.
- Produced financial statements and reports to comply with regulations.
- Oversaw hiring, staffing, and labor law compliance.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Monitored safety and health practices to protect employees from hazards and promote healthy work habits.
- Reviewed production work processes to detect possible safety concerns, drafting corrective measures where appropriate.
- Supported safety inspection, providing information and facilities guidance to OSHA inspectors during walk-throughs.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Reduced annual costs by $250K through computerized management.
Chief Purser & Operations Manager
Phoenix Processor, LTD Partnership
Seattle, WA
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Assisted in the formation of Phoenix Processor LTD Partnership.
- Ensured safety and security onboard the Processing Vessel Ocean Phoenix (680 feet); largest in the United States
- Established the inventory, administrative, accounting, and IT departments onboard the ship.
- Produced financial statements and reports to comply with regulations.
- Oversaw hiring, staffing, and labor law compliance.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Monitored safety and health practices to protect employees from hazards and promote healthy work habits.
- Reviewed production work processes to detect possible safety concerns, drafting corrective measures where appropriate.
- Supported safety inspection, providing information and facilities guidance to OSHA inspectors during walk-throughs.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
Chief Purser & Operations Manager
Trident Seafoods Corporation
Seattle, WA
01.1986 - 01.1989
- Authored the 450 page corporate policy and procedure manual to standardize the processes for seven processing vessels and six shore plants..
- Ensured safety and security onboard the processing Barge Neptune (150 feet)
- Produced financial statements and reports to comply with regulations.
- Oversaw hiring, staffing, and labor law compliance.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Monitored safety and health practices to protect employees from hazards and promote healthy work habits.
- Reviewed production work processes to detect possible safety concerns, drafting corrective measures where appropriate.
- Supported safety inspection, providing information and facilities guidance to OSHA inspectors during walk-throughs.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
Hospital Corpsman/Assistant Controller
United States Navy
01.1978 - 01.1986
- Prepared and maintained a $5M annual budget.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-savings deliverables.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geospatial Intelligence, Sustainability and Certificate in Regional and Community Planning
American Military University
Manassas, VA 06.2019 - 12.2023
Associate of Arts - Counter Terrorism
American Military University
Manassas, VA 01.2015 - 06.2019
Skills
Non-ProfitProjectionsSchedulingHuman ResourcesStatistics & AnalysisTraining & MentoringPlanning & EstimatingBudget ManagementProject ManagementContract ManagementFacilities ManagementOperations ManagementBoard of Director PresentationsTeam Leadership & DevelopmentPolicy Development & ImplementationTechnical Proficiencies
Risk analysis and management
Work flow planning
Strategic planning
Natural leader
Finance background
Complex problems analysis
Employee relations and conflict resolution
Cost reduction and containment
Operations management
Staff Management
Business Development
Safety and Security
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Geospatial Intelligence, Sustainability and Certificate in Regional and Community Planning
American Military University
06.2019 - 12.2023
President
High Impact Drone Services, Inc.
09.2018 - Current
President
Aquaponics Institute of Technology
06.2016 - Current
Associate of Arts - Counter Terrorism
American Military University
01.2015 - 06.2019
Senior Intelligence Warrant Officer
United States Army
08.1998 - 06.2016
District Manager
Argus Security
06.1997 - 08.1998
Chief Purser & Operations Manager
Galaxy Fisheries
01.1996 - 01.1997
Chief Purser & Operations Manager
Baypack Fisheries, LLC
01.1995 - 01.1996
Chief Purser & Operations Manager
Arctic Fjord/Arctic Storm, Inc
01.1994 - 01.1995
Chief Purser & Operations Manager
Supreme Alaska Seafoods
01.1990 - 01.1994
Chief Purser & Operations Manager
Phoenix Processor, LTD Partnership
01.1989 - 01.1990
Chief Purser & Operations Manager
Trident Seafoods Corporation
01.1986 - 01.1989
Hospital Corpsman/Assistant Controller
United States Navy
01.1978 - 01.1986