Hi!
I’m Rick. My skills range from scratch cooking to scraping data packets for scandalous info. I’ve recently inserted myself into the great state of Texas. I got here as fast as I could.
Want to know more? Some details are shown below. I can’t confirm or deny any of the other stuff you’ve dug up about me.
Cheers!
Rick Hall
Austin, TX (770) 3xx-xxx2 | rhall(at)rixworld.com | www.linkedin.com/in/rrhall
PROJECT MANAGER, SALES ENGINEER and CYBERSECURITY Student
Dynamic, accomplished Manager respected for 12+ years of experience guiding operations and handling sales engineering efforts for industry leaders like Walmart. Known as a motivational, influential leader and collaborator who excels in managing projects, teams, budgets, and more to achieve quality results. Builds and maintains lasting relationships, leveraging communication skills to organize workflow and engage stakeholders. Out-of-the-box thinker committed to making continuous improvements in processes and strategies to foster growth and profitability.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
- Operations Management
- Process Improvement
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Project Management
- Sales Engineering
- Service Delivery
- Training & Coaching
- Relationship Building
- Customer/Client Service
- Security Solutions
- Implementations
- Complex Problem Solving
- Communication
- Online Sales, eCommerce
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
e-Commerce Sales May 2021 – March 2023: Amazon.com & eBay
- As an Amazon Reseller, authorized to sell in numerous product categories including major brands like Nike, Adidas and Lego.
- Maintained a perfect seller rating across all sales transactions for eBay.
Independent Contractor Sept 2020 – April 2021: Young & Associates
Acted as a liaison between Insurance carriers and Contractors mitigating losses from Hurricane Sally and the ATX Deep Freeze.
- Daily reports on all mitigation work for losses sustained from Hurricane Sally – Gulf Shores, AL. Beach Club Resort.
- Daily reports on all mitigation work for losses sustained at apartment complexes from the Deep Freeze – Austin, TX.
Project Manager Jun 2015 – Dec 2019: GC&E Systems Group: Norcross, GA
Drove top-tier results for $10M+ in completed projects while managing up to 12 staff (as many as 4 teams).
- Handled multiple Department of Juvenile Justice security camera installations, completing efforts 18% under estimated cost and above all expectations.
- Supported several key clients, including the Cherokee County Government, Georgia Archives, etc. with various projects surrounding access control, security conversion, and security cameras as a decisive leader and supportive mentor.
- Selected to resolve issues and rebuild client relationships while also guiding the turnaround for various projects, earning commendations for ingenuity.
- Recommended new strategies and methodologies for aligning workflow and documentation, reducing average schedule variance.
Security Technician Feb 2011 – Nov 2014: Walmart Security Integration Group: Bentonville, AR
Oversaw/improved/maintained CCTV, security, and fire alarm systems as a technical subject matter expert.
- Upheld high standards of quality for implementations surrounding 50 stores across the state of Georgia.
- Realized cost reductions of up to 18% through optimized Inventory management and streamlined handling of expense reports and travel. Became the go-to resource for senior leadership in informing security strategy.
Sales Engineer Sep 2009 – Dec 2010: Microception, Inc.: Alpharetta, GA
Selected to lead installation of the VideOversight system for Law Enforcement agencies and Child advocacy centers, working in-line with up to 8 employees to provide top-tier results under heavy workloads.
- Guided service, training, and support for systems, including beta testing new software revisions and updates.
- Facilitated essential Installations covering Mountain View CA PD, Buncombe County NC Sheriff’s Office, and many more, establishing constructive stakeholder alliances and quickly remediating issues.
TECHNOLOGY & TOOLS: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher) / Microsoft Visio / Bluebeam Revu / AIA Billing, SOV
CERTIFICATIONS & ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
Georgia Unrestricted Low Voltage License, LVU405053 (Exp 08/2023) / Softwarehouse C-Cure 9000 Certification, July 2015, #179714 / March Networks, Level 2, January 2012 / Genetec Omnicast Certification Sept. 2016 / OSHA 10 – Construction Industry Certification / University of Arizona: Exercise and Sports Science 1987 / Certification, OCT 2022 FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot
INTERESTS: Motorcycles, Camping, Cybersecurity, Amazon/eBay retail arbitrage, Drone Pilot and Arial Photography
Have a great day!
~Rick
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