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BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE:<\/strong>
\nIn over two decades as a writer, creative content developer, consultant and executive coach, Richard has been called upon by companies and organizations worldwide to fulfill their needs for executive and strategic communications, brand messaging, marketing, sales, training, advocacy and public affairs. He helps them tell their story, engage their target audience, sharpen their competitive edge and boost their bottom line.<\/p>\n

He brings to every project a wealth of subject matter expertise, with degrees in engineering and finance, plus real-world sales experience in the energy and petrochemical industries, doing business with some of the largest companies on Earth. He thrives in situations where others wilt\u2014high pressure, tight deadlines and last-minute changes. Put him on your creative team for your next project and you’ll get your deliverables when they’re due, with no excuses.<\/p>\n

In every medium\u2014whether live events, print, audio-visual or digital\u2014Richard has demonstrated his ability to engage, motivate, instruct and educate audiences, clearly communicating a client\u2019s messages and vision.<\/p>\n

One of his great strengths is translating complex concepts into compelling words and images that get bottom-line results. After creating episodes about Einstein’s Theory of Relativity for the award-winning Public TV series “The Mechanical Universe,” everything else is easy.<\/p>\n

He works on a contract, project, or full-time basis, according to each individual client\u2019s needs.\u00a0 Contact<\/a> him for a free consultation about your project.<\/p>\n

INDUSTRIES SERVED<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Automotive<\/td>\n\u2022 Pharmaceuticals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022 Health Care<\/td>\n\u2022 Financial Services<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022 Energy<\/a><\/td>\n\u2022 Security<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022 Defense<\/a><\/td>\n\u2022 Aerospace<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022 Computers & IT<\/a><\/td>\n\u2022 Telecommunications<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022 Transportation<\/td>\n\u2022 Engineering & Project Management<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022 Real Estate & Construction<\/td>\n\u2022 Non-Profits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022 Sports & Leisure<\/td>\n\u2022 Toys<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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CLIENTS<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>\u2022 AARP<\/a><\/td>\n <\/strong>\u2022 Acura<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022 ARCO<\/a><\/td>\n\u2022 Bausch & Lomb<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022 Beckman Coulter<\/a><\/td>\n\u2022 Bristol-Myers Squibb<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022 Honda<\/a><\/td>\n\u2022 Hughes Aircraft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022 Lexus<\/a><\/td>\n\u2022 Magic Johnson Foundation<\/a><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022 Mattel Toys<\/a><\/td>\n\u2022 Six Flags<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022 Southern California Edison<\/a><\/td>\n\u2022 Toyota<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022 <\/a>Transamerica<\/a><\/td>\n\u2022 Union Bank of California<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<\/a><\/a><\/td>\n<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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SKILLS & CAPABILITIES:<\/strong>
\nRichard\u2019s on-line portfolio includes dozens of samples of his work in the four main types of media:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Speeches & live presentations<\/a>
\n\u2022 Print media<\/a>
\n\u2022 Audio-visual scripting<\/a>
\n\u2022 Digital content<\/a><\/p>\n

SPEECHES & PRESENTATIONS<\/span><\/a>:
\nAs a speechwriter and coach for executives, managers, and businesspeople working their way up the leadership ladder, Richard has a long track record of finding the ideal blend of style and substance, custom-tailoring each speech or presentation to connect with its target audience, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>\u2022\u00a0 Keynote Addresses<\/a><\/td>\n <\/strong>\u2022 Advocacy Speeches<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022\u00a0 Executive Tributes<\/a><\/td>\n\u2022 Sales Briefings<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022\u00a0 Awards Ceremonies<\/a><\/td>\n\u2022 Team Presentations<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022\u00a0 Honors Acceptances & Roasts<\/a><\/td>\n\u2022 Emcee Openings & Closings<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

PRINT MEDIA<\/span><\/a>:
\nText remains the best way to summarize and communicate complex information and ideas. Several decades into the digital age, Richard continues to produce a wide variety of print documents, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>\u2022\u00a0 White Papers<\/a><\/td>\n <\/strong>\u2022 Case Studies<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022\u00a0 Op-eds<\/a><\/td>\n\u2022 Advertorials<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022\u00a0 Corporate Histories<\/a><\/td>\n\u2022 Biographies & Testimonials<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022\u00a0 Product Data Sheets<\/a><\/td>\n\u2022 Brochures<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022\u00a0 Newsletters<\/a><\/td>\n\u2022 User Manuals<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022\u00a0 Proposals<\/a> & Business Plans<\/a><\/td>\n\u2022 Training Curriculum Development<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

AUDIO-VISUAL SCRIPTING<\/span><\/a>:
\nRichard is highly skilled at effectively communicating a client\u2019s message and telling their story, combining music, sound effects and the spoken word in a seamless and harmonious balance. Over the years, he has scripted a large and diverse assortment of productions, including:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>\u2022\u00a0 Promotion<\/a><\/td>\n <\/strong>\u2022 Training<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022\u00a0 Corporate Image<\/a><\/td>\n\u2022 Trade Shows<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022\u00a0 Point-of-Sale<\/a><\/td>\n\u2022 Internal Communications<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022\u00a0 TV<\/a> & Radio<\/a> Spots<\/td>\n\u2022 Direct Response<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

DIGITAL CONTENT<\/span><\/a>:
\nOn the Web, content is king, since most Web site visitors are seeking information. Richard has provided compelling content for many types of digital projects, including:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Web content<\/a>
\n\u2022 E-Marketing<\/a>
\n\u2022 E-Learning<\/a>
\n\u2022 Web-based training<\/a><\/p>\n

DOCUMENTARY TV & FILM SCRIPTING CREDITS<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2022 Dollar$ & Sense: Personal Finance for the 21st Century<\/em><\/a> (Emmy award-winning PBS series)
\n\u2022 The Mechanical Universe<\/a> <\/em>(Award-winning PBS physics series)
\n\u2022 The New Literacy: An Introduction to Computers<\/em><\/a> (PBS series)
\n\u2022 Business & the Law<\/em><\/a> (PBS series)
\n\u2022 Earth Revealed<\/em><\/a> (PBS geology series)
\n\u2022 The Making of 7 Oaks Dam<\/em> and A River Sometimes Runs Through It <\/em><\/a>(Museum screenings)
\n\u2022 Crisis by Design<\/em><\/a> (feature-length documentary on the economic crisis of 2008-10)<\/p>\n

HOME VIDEO SCRIPTING CREDITS:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Play Rock Guitar Overnight<\/em><\/a> (Winner, Billboard magazine\u2019s American Video Award for Best Instructional Video)
\n\u2022 Walk Your Way to Fitness<\/em><\/a>
\n\u2022 The Quattro Pro Learning System<\/em><\/p>\n

EDUCATION:<\/strong>
\nB.S., Chemical Engineering
\nM.B.A., Finance<\/p>\n

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