RICHARD B. WENTWORTH
611 E. 29th Street * Vancouver, WA  98663
 [Send email to request phone number] 50-7364 * [Send email using form at bottom]

Qualifications for IT Project Management

Offers over ten years of progressively responsible experience contributing to
the success of various organizations through effective planning, implementation,
and deployment of enterprise-level projects.  Skilled in developing proposals,
bidding projects, and winning contracts.  Applies excellent communication and
interpersonal skills to build rapport with all levels of project stakeholders. 
Excels in analyzing problems and developing solutions to improve efficiency,
productivity, and profitability.  Additional areas of expertise include:

Account Management	Client Relations	
Customer Service	Product Implementation
Internet/Intranet/Web Technology		
Proposal Preparation
	Contract Development/Negotiation

Risk Management		
Software Management
	Vendor/Supplier Relations	
Start-Up Operations
Training/Development

SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS	

* Led the design, development, and implementation of a custom web-based ERM
application, which was licensed by several Fortune 100 companies.
* Managed the development and deployment of a custom enterprise-wide Flash-based
training course that was delivered to a global audience of over 20,000 users and
received the 2007 Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Award.
* Served as a pre-sales technical resource, helping sales close over $2 million
in new professional services business in 2007 and over $1.5 million in 2008.
* Led the integration of a third-party virtual 3D model application on the
HSN.com website, ultimately driving an incremental increase in retail sales. 
Check out www.mvm.com to view the technology.
* Initiated and tested a new liquidation channel for HSN products via the
creation of an eBay store.
* Successfully integrated a partner-based rich media catalog solution offering
product zoom and color swatching for select HSN products on the HSN.com website. 
Check out www.richfx.com to view the technology.
* Co-managed the rollout of a bundled technology solution targeted to global
AVON sales associates that featured a branded employee portal, Gateway computer
offer, and COVAD ISP service.
* Contributed to the development and implementation of a new custom web-based
fulfillment application to be integrated with existing UNIX based systems and
sold to new and current clients.

CAREER TRACK	

Senior Manager, Consulting Services
CORPEDIA, INC., Phoenix, AZ	2005-2009

Initially hired to lead the design, development, and deployment of a web-based
application used to help companies identify ethics and compliance related risks. 
Took on additional responsibilities for leading the development and launch of
custom web-based e-learning courses and providing such companies as Accenture,
Hershey, Hitachi Data Systems, Aflac, and Pioneer Electronics with consulting
services.  Coordinated the efforts of eight staff members.  Oversaw a $150K
budget for the web-based risk management application and managed the relationship
with an outsourced web development firm.  Trained newly hired sales reps on the
company’s products and services and was chosen to participate in semi-annual
refresher training courses.
* Authored a white-paper on “Conducting Effective Risk Assessments” that was
utilized by the Association of Corporate Counsel and by the company as a new
marketing collateral piece.
* Developed custom proposal and presentation templates, which enabled quicker
and less-labor intensive responses to RFPs.

Director, New Business Initiatives
HOME SHOPPING NETWORK, St. Petersburg, FL	2002-2003

Researched and developed new business strategies and revenue channels.  Fostered
new business relationships.  Developed business requirements along with time and
action documents for new content/merchandising initiatives.  Worked closely with
Merchandising, Marketing, Content, and Technology groups.  Operationally
supported contextualized commerce initiatives.  Worked as a liaison between HSN
and USAi partners to support merchandising opportunities between all channels.

Senior Project Manager
VERILYTICS TECHNOLOGIES, Burlington, MA	1999-2001

Hired as one of the initial client account managers for this Internet start-up. 
Created company policies, procedures, and business processes related to portal
development, deployment, and maintenance.  Presented and marketed the company’s
products and services at numerous industry tradeshows and client conventions. 
Served as the primary liaison between the client and the company during the
development and implementation of multiple customized internal portal websites.
* Highly praised for a successful presentation/update to the Board of Directors
of the William & Mary Alumni Association.
* Helped coordinate the successful promotion of a customized portal website for
the Purdue University Alumni Association, which included the manufacture and
distribution of thousands of “foam fingers” to both students and alumni at a Big
10 football game.

Unit Manager, Client Services
SALESLINK CORPORATION, Boston, MA	1996-1999

Promoted to mid-level manager and put in charge of a staff of five account
managers.  Assigned to several key corporate accounts, including General
Electric, JP Morgan Chase, Citibank, and Bose Corporation.  Managed existing
services while upselling new products.

CREDENTIALS	

Keller Graduate School of Management:
Master of Business Administration/Master of Project Management, with Distinction
(4.0 GPA)

University of New Hampshire:
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Project Management Institute – Member since 2006