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RICHARD JOHN RELIFORDCulver City, CA 90230 Cell: (818) 441-2583rjreliford@yahoo.com

SUMMARY/INTRODUCTIONLeader. Critical thinker. Motivator & Encourager. I begin with these words to concisely introduce myself and what some of my intangible qualities are. Though my resume shows the tangible roles in which I have had in the past/present, it's a very limited snapshot of who I am, what I have experienced/accomplished and what I bring to the table. The early academic years of my life show the story of a hard working National Honor Society scholar-athlete, full scholarship Division I football player that became a team captain, USA Today Positive Performer with many other honors including Academic All-MAC. My professional journey began in the Corporate arena with immediate leadership and high performance expectations and opportunities. After making a number of relocations and therefore being forced to make some tough career changes I began to hone in on my natural ability and passion to lead. This skill was displayed & highlighted through managing, collaborating, coaching and mentoring adults and the youth. Though I am open to different opportunities I am focused on finding the right organization, culture and visionary leadership that I can passionately pour my time, energy and creativity into. A multi-tasker by nature and coined as a Renaissance Man that loves to positively impact my colleagues, community, family and our society as a whole.

EDUCATIONThe University of Akron, OH - Bachelor of Science (2002) - Mechanical Polymer Engineering*MS Program pending my final selection to obtain a Masters of Science in Leadership

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCEDIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES Pacific Hills School (April 2015 Present)I directly report into Executive Director, plan, direct and review the activities and operations of student activities, student government and student organizations; coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. I also provide a student activities program that meets the educational and social needs of students in the student activities directors area of responsibility and in relation to the school and community.>Associated Student Body (ASB) Government & Leadership Complete Revitalization.>Student Clubs & Organizations Creation of nine active clubs from non-existing platform & helped write approved and now funded grant to launch & support the clubs.>School-Wide Student Activities Planned, created and implemented an original F.A.C.E. system or organize, communicate and inspire school spirit & participation.

DEAN OF ACTIVITIES Pasadena, CA Maranatha High (May 2012 Dec 2012)I was quickly promoted after just one year of teaching at Maranatha High School. I was an honor to become a part of the administration team to help reshape the student life experience for those wonderful kids. It was a great opportunity but do to a number of reasons I left the school on awesome terms. After revamping and establishing the total year school years plans, reorganizing, planning, creating new clubs and events and a new culture I recently resigned and left it in great hands to continue the vision that I had for their campus.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE CONTINUEDPROJECT ENGINEER PHOENIX CONTACT - los Angeles, CAApril 2007 2009A leading international manufacturer of automation, Ethernet, terminal block, power supply, surge suppression, etc. and overall control cabinet and beyond electrical control and interface products. Project Engineer Team LeaderResponsible for winning specifications and project designs within engineering firms, OEMs and key end users to increase the applications and sales of Phoenix Contact products. Working as an engineering resource to A&E firms, application engineer to sales engineers and long term project development agent for the entire Western Region. Specifying proper solution for the project and/or application under design and taking the project from planning and searching phases through selection evaluation and ultimately owning the project until commitment and sale is made. Position also entails high level of industry organization participation and conducting technology seminars at both end users and engineering firms on a monthly basis. Met and exceeded 95% of all quarterly objectives over the last 2- years.

General Electric Company Louisville, KY & CHICAGO, ILApril 2003 Jan 2006Area Sales ManagerAs Area Sales Manager (1/05-1/06), responsible for over $7M of annual outside sales of appliances to industrial and consumer markets direct and through wholesale distribution channels primarily to residential & commercial construction markets in IL Major markets included: Developers, Project Management, Engineering firms, Municipalities Interfaced with: Builders, Property Managers, Engineers, General & Sub- Contractors Key accounts included: Toll Brothers, Pulte Homes, GE Supply, and Brook Electric Responsibilities: new business development, leading distributors product mix and market approach. Achieved high margin growth, strengthened key partnerships, won large projects, and grew sales consistently by 105% - 107% of plan, ranging up to 115% Six Sigma Greenbelt certification

OTHER LEADERSHIP ROLES Upward Bound Pasadena City College Physics & Chemistry Teacher (2010-Present, Summers Only) MPYD Mentoring & Partnership for Youth Development Guest Speaker & Mentor (2010) National Football Foundation Akron, OH - Guest Speaker Positive Performer 2002 NCAA SAAC Mentoring & Student Leadership Program, University of Akron (2001 2002) Football Coach - Sierra Madre, CA Bethany Christian School Head Football Coach (2008 2009) Basketball Coach - Sierra Madre, CA Bethany Christian School Head Basketball Coach (2009) Bolingbrook High School - Football Coach Defensive Coordinator & DBs (2005 2006)

LEADERSHIP HONORS, ACTIVITIES & TRAINING GE Crotonville, NY- Commercial Leadership Training Negotiation skills, Sales & Marketing Training Manager Training - GE Appliance Park Rising Star Award INROADS PROGRAM Positive Performer, USA Today 2000 University of Akron Football Team. Academic All-Conference Team Football 1997-2000 Team Captain, University of Akron Football National Football Foundation, Scholar-Athlete Award 2001. NCAA Leadership Conference Selection 2000 SAAC (Student Athletic Advisory Council) Guest Speaker Fund Dinner (2009) Bethany Christian School Sierra Madre, CA Student Youth Leader (April 2006 Sept 2009) Faith Community Church - West Covina, CA

PAST TEACHING EXPERIENCEINTRODUCTION TO ACTING TEACHER Pacific Hills School (August 2015 Present)Pacific Hills is a very unique boutique 6th 12th grade private school that allows teachers to teach, mentor and develop each student as a whole. I have the pleasure of teaching a 6th Grade Introduction to Acting Class. We lay the foundation for technical concepts and first-hand aspects of theater, stories and acting as a whole.

MATH & SCIENCE TEACHER Pacific Hills School (August 2015 Present)Pacific Hills is a very unique boutique 6th 12th grade private school that allows teachers to teach, mentor and develop each student as a whole. Specific Classes: Science 8th, Chemistry 10th, Statistics 12th

MATH & SCIENCE TEACHER Pacific Hills School (August 2014 Present)Pacific Hills is a very unique boutique 6th 12th grade private school that allows teachers to teach, mentor and develop each student as a whole. My class load ranges from 6th Math 6 to 12th Grade Statistics. Specific Classes: Geometry 10th, Pre-Algebra 7th, Math 6th, Earth Science 8th & Statistics 12th.

HHONORS PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY TEACHER Maranatha High School (July 2011 Dec 2012)Working at a very prestigious and demanding private college preparatory high school, I have been able to hone my skills as a presenter and educator. With my diverse background in business, sales, engineering, education, and youth mentoring I have been able to execute excellent classroom plans and help develop some very talented young people. I have also improved my own presentation, organization and general thought processing skills.

OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCESUBSTITUE TEACHER, COACH & MENTOR Various Dates & Locations (see below) 180 Degrees Tutoring Los Angeles area one on one tutoring Mathematics (PreCalc to Algebra) Pathways in Education Life skills training teacher (2012) AspirePacific Academy Guest Teacher Math, Science & other (2010 2011) AspireCentennial College Preparatory Academy - Guest Teacher Math, Science & other (2010 2011) Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy - Guest Teacher Math, Science & other (2010 2011)

OTHER HONORS, ACTIVITIES & TRAINING Lighting Technology Training GE Nela Park Automation, Power Distribution, Switchgear & Electrical Components Training Member of AWWA (American Water Works Association) ACSI Teaching Certification Member of SCREEN ACTORS GUILD BOOKPALS Screen Actors Guild volunteer elementary book reading 2010 2012 Guest Speaker Fund Dinner (2009) Bethany Christian School Sierra Madre, CA Guest Speaker High School Summer Camp (2008) Faith Community Church West Covina, CA INROADS PROGRAM - for developing high potential minority talent - including internships with Goodyear (Design/Manufacturing Engineer) and with Advanced Elastomer Systems (marketing) Computer Literate: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, Fortran, Visio, Artemis, Catia, Siebel

PAST CORPORATE EXPERIENCESALES ENGINEER Graybar Electric April 2012 August 2014)Graybar is a multi-billion dollar electrical wholesale distributor.Covering West LA, SFV, Ventura/Ox, Palmdale/Lancaster, Santa Clarita/Valencia

SALES ENGINEER Walters Wholesale Electric LOS ANGELES, CAAUG 2009 MAY 2010Walters is a top electrical wholesale distributor. Automation products, lighting, switchgear, wiring etc.Sales Engineering ActivitiesI worked with B2B selling with a strong emphasis on new account growth and development in unchartered areas and markets. I established a number of national agreements and new business relationships and revenue for the company for years to come. I worked as not only a sales engineer but also an application engineer, technical resource, and product trainer.

Automation Controls Campbell, CAAug 2006 April 2007A leading distributor of Control Solutions for Factory Automation & EquipmentSales EngineerResponsible for sales of process automation equipment (e.g., robotics, motors, rfid, plcs, controls) to manufacturing and municipal markets in five Southern California counties, including to medical, packaging, & aerospace industries, dealing primarily with engineering and production departments. Responsibilities include: account management, establishing initial contacts, engineering consultations, and contract negotiations. Identified, specified and negotiated large projects with OEMs and Users within a wide range of industries including : Water/Waste Water, Utility and Aerospace.

General Electric Company CHICAGO, ILApril 2003 Jan 2006Sales Engineer (4/03 - 1/05) as a Sales Engineer, responsible for $3M in annual outside sales of electrical distribution equipment to commercial & residential construction markets in Chicago Product lines included: transformers, switchboards, power panels, ATSs, TVSSs and many others. Responsibilities included: new business development, account management, product training, preparing bids, project management, and providing engineering/technical support Ranked 1st in company-wide sales promotion with the close of a large $150K order in 2nd Quarter of 2004 Completed GE Commercial Leadership Program (March 2001)

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company AKRON, OH & DENVER, CO AUG 2001 OCT 2002Territory Sales ManagerAs one of the first of my kind to transition from engineering intern to Marketing Specialist and ultimately the youngest ever Territory Manger I was extremely successful in a short amount of time. Responsible for outside sales of automotive products to independent dealers primarily during college on a part-time and full-time co-op position retained/repaired troubled accounts and doubled sales within account base.