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Director of Membership & Publications Rich started his business career over 30 years ago. His experience includes sales, customer service, compliance, implementation, process improvement and strategic management positions. He excels in strategic planning and has been involved with major restructuring, process initiatives, and the development of new products and services for fortune 500 organizations as well as small start up firms. Rich develops content for professional communities including publishing 3 magazines, several newsletters, books, and articles. He has been a speaker at many conferences and business meetings in North America and Brazil. Rich implemented and managed customer service centers for a fortune 500 organization and was the executive director for the world’s largest IT help desk association. His management expertise includes the development and implementation of business initiatives that help to improve the customer experience and the bottom line. Rich currently holds the position as the director of membership and publications for Redwood Collaborative Media who are responsible for serving the Software Test Professionals and Contact Center Associations.
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In the wake of the devastating attack on innocent people at the Boston Marathon Monday, the cameras captured extensive damage and destruction, but also a valiant spirit of service. The moment the bombs exploded on Boylston Street in Boston, people from every walk of life instinctively started helping people in need.
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We just wrapped up our Spring 2013 conference in San Diego and I have to say it was energizing! There is nothing like getting together with other professionals in the industry. I understand the ease of social media and connecting online, but those interactions rarely leave me feeling pumped up to get things done.
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It is 2013 and time to try a few new things to shake it up! Many of us have come back from the holiday with a renewed spirit to make a difference, make a change, make a mark, and make it up! (Just checking to make sure you are still with me).
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