Solving our Climate Crisis has been my top priority since the mid-90's Advocating for policy changes, promoting light electric vehicles, and upgrading my home to all-electric have all been parts of my on-going efforts
Robert Means
Marketing
Milpitas,CA
Summary
Long history of entering industries early (computers, e-bikes, Personal Rapid Transit) and contributing to their growth/expansion. Along the way, I developed various skills including business development, conflict management, public presentations, marketing and report writing, salesmanship, customer service, systems theory understanding and design, home-owner handyman skills, and various office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, image editor, accounting, and online research).
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Secretary
LoopWorks
Milpitas, CA
08.2019 - Current
- Developed LoopWorks Business Plan
- Drafted Bylaws and incorporated LoopWorks as mutual benefit corporation
- Created and extended MilpitasPRT.com website
- Wrote and submitted 1st grant application
- Devised and delivered public outreach presentations
- Composed emails, public comments and media releases
- Interviewed, coordinated with, and motivated Board members to be effective in their roles
Community Volunteer
Self-employeed
Milpitas, CA
08.2014 - 01.2019
- Assisted MoveToAmend.org by developing marketing materials, performing public outreach, and lobbying elected representatives
- President of 200-member Santa Clara County Democratic Club (now Silicon Valley Democratic Club) for 3 years
- As Board member of Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association supported community building, local activism, and on-the-ground improvements
- Co-coordinator and secretary for South Bay Progressive Alliance
Small Business Owner
Electroride Bikes And Scooters
Milpitas, CA
10.1996 - 08.2014
- Started and maintained electric bike and scooter business during early days of the industry
- Provided exceptional customer service through marketing, sales and service
- Promoted business via website that ranked #1 in Google searched for several years
- Frequently studied market to keep abreast of new industry trends.
- Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
Computer Programmer
Amdahl
Sunnyvale, CA
08.1973 - 04.1992
- Designed, tested, and released software essential to computer-to-computer communications that laid the foundation for the Internet
- Collaborated with developers and performance engineers to enhance supportability and identify performance bottlenecks.
- Tested hardware using software and hardware tools, and performed troubleshooting techniques to identify problems.
- Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 09.1967 - 06.1971
Skills
Bookkeeping
Business writing
Teamwork
Customer Service
Computer proficiency
Interests
Timeline
Board Secretary
LoopWorks
08.2019 - Current
Community Volunteer
Self-employeed
08.2014 - 01.2019
Small Business Owner
Electroride Bikes And Scooters
10.1996 - 08.2014
Computer Programmer
Amdahl
08.1973 - 04.1992
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of California, Irvine
09.1967 - 06.1971