1. RICHARD JOHN RELIFORD
Culver City, CA 90230
Cell: (818) 441-2583
rjreliford@yahoo.com
SUMMARY/INTRODUCTION
Leader. Critical thinker.Motivator&Encourager.Ibegin 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 whoI 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, fullscholarship Division I footballplayer
that became a team captain, USA Today PositivePerformer with many other honors including Academic
All-MAC. My professional journey began in the Corporate arena withimmediate leadership and high
performance expectations and opportunities. After making a number of relocations and therefore being
forcedto 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, coachingand 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 lovesto positively impact my colleagues,
community, family and our society as a whole.
EDUCATION
The University of Akron, OH - Bachelor of Science (2002) -MechanicalPolymerEngineering
*MS Programpendingmy finalselectionto obtaina Master’s of ScienceinLeadership
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES – PacificHillsSchool (April2015 – 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 director’s 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 – MaranathaHigh(May2012– Dec2012)
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 forthose
wonderfulkids. 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 year’s 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 fortheir campus.

2. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE CONTINUED…
PROJECT ENGINEER–PHOENIX CONTACT - LOS ANGELES, CA APRIL 2007 – 2009
A 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 Leader
Responsible for winning specificationsand project designs within engineeringfirms, OEMs and key end
usersto increase the applications and sales of Phoenix Contact products. Working as an engineering
resource to A&Efirms, application engineer to sales engineersand 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 planningand searchingphases through selection evaluation and ultimatelyowning
the project until commitment and sale is made. Position also entailshigh level of industryorganization
participation and conducting technology seminarsat both end usersand engineeringfirmson a monthly
basis.
 Met and exceeded 95% of all quarterlyobjectivesover the last 2-½ years.
GENERAL ELECTRICCOMPANY –LOUISVILLE,KY&CHICAGO,IL APRIL 2003 –JAN 2006
Area Sales Manager
As Area Sales Manager (1/05-1/06), responsible for over $7M of annual outside salesof appliancesto
industrial and consumer markets direct and through wholesale distribution channelsprimarilyto
residential & commercial construction markets in IL
 Major markets included: Developers,Project Management, Engineeringfirms, Municipalities
 Interfaced with: Builders,PropertyManagers, Engineers, General & Sub- Contractors
 Key accounts included: Toll Brothers, Pulte Homes, GE Supply, and Brook Electric
 Responsibilities: new businessdevelopment, leadingdistributorsproduct mix and market approach.
 Achieved high margin growth, strengthened keypartnerships, won large projects, and grew sales
consistentlyby 105% - 107% of plan, rangingup to 115%
 Six Sigma Greenbelt certification
OTHER LEADERSHIP ROLES
 Upward Bound – PasadenaCityCollege – Physics &ChemistryTeacher(2010-Present,SummersOnly)
 MPYD Mentoring & Partnership for Youth Development – Guest Speaker & Mentor (2010)
 National FootballFoundation – Akron, OH - Guest Speaker – Positive Performer 2002
 NCAA SAAC Mentoring & Student Leadership Program, University of Akron – (2001–2002)
 FootballCoach - Sierra Madre, CA – Bethany Christian SchoolHead FootballCoach (2008 – 2009)
 Basketball Coach - Sierra Madre, CA – Bethany Christian School Head Basketball Coach (2009)
 Bolingbrook High School - FootballCoach – Defensive Coordinator & DBs(2005 – 2006)
LEADERSHIP HONORS, ACTIVITIES & TRAINING
 GE Crotonville, NY- Commercial Leadership Training –Negotiation skills, Sales & Marketing Training
 Manager Training - GEAppliance Park
 RisingStar Award – INROADSPROGRAM
 Positive Performer, USA Today 2000 – Universityof Akron Football Team.
 AcademicAll-Conference Team Football 1997-2000
 Team Captain, Universityof Akron Football
 National Football Foundation, Scholar-Athlete Award 2001.
 NCAA Leadership Conference Selection 2000 SAAC (Student AthleticAdvisoryCouncil)
 Guest Speaker Fund Dinner (2009) BethanyChristian School – Sierra Madre, CA
 Student Youth Leader (April 2006 – Sept 2009) Faith CommunityChurch - West Covina, CA

3. PAST TEACHING EXPERIENCE
INTRODUCTIONTOACTING TEACHER – PacificHillsSchool (August2015 – Present)
Pacific Hills is a very unique boutique 6th – 12th grade private schoolthat 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 technicalconcepts and first-hand aspects of theater, stories and
acting as a whole.
MATH&SCIENCE TEACHER – PacificHillsSchool (August2015 – Present)
Pacific Hills is a very unique boutique 6th – 12th grade private schoolthat allows teachers to teach,
mentor and develop each student as a whole. SpecificClasses:Science– 8th, Chemistry– 10th,
Statistics– 12th
MATH&SCIENCE TEACHER – PacificHillsSchool (August2014 – Present)
Pacific Hills is a very unique boutique 6th – 12th grade private schoolthat 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 &CHEMISTRYTEACHER – MaranathaHighSchool (July 2011– Dec2012)
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 youngpeople. I have also improved my own presentation,
organization and general thought processing skills.
OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCE
SUBSTITUETEACHER, COACH & MENTOR– Various Dates & Locations (seebelow)
 180 Degrees Tutoring– LosAngeles area – oneonone tutoringMathematics (PreCalcto Algebra)
 Pathways inEducation – Lifeskills training teacher (2012)
 Aspire Pacific Academy – Guest Teacher – Math, Science & other (2010 – 2011)
 Aspire Centennial 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 – GENela 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 elementarybook reading2010 – 2012
 Guest Speaker Fund Dinner (2009) BethanyChristian School – Sierra Madre, CA
 Guest Speaker High School Summer Camp (2008) Faith CommunityChurch – West Covina, CA
 INROADSPROGRAM- for developing high potential minoritytalent - includinginternshipswith
Goodyear (Design/ManufacturingEngineer)and with Advanced Elastomer Systems (marketing)
 Computer Literate: MSOffice (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, Fortran, Visio, Artemis, Catia, Siebel

4. PAST CORPORATE EXPERIENCE
SALES ENGINEER – GraybarElectric– April 2012 – August2014)
Graybar is a multi-billion dollar electrical wholesale distributor.
Covering West LA, SFV, Ventura/Ox, Palmdale/Lancaster, Santa Clarita/Valencia
SALES ENGINEER – WaltersWholesaleElectric – LOSANGELES,CA AUG 2009 – MAY2010
Walters is a top electricalwholesale distributor. Automation products, lighting, switchgear, wiring etc.
Sales EngineeringActivities
I workedwith B2B selling witha 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 forthe 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,CA AUG 2006 –APRIL2007
A leading distributor of Control Solutions for Factory Automation & Equipment
Sales Engineer
Responsible for sales of process automation equipment (e.g., robotics, motors, rfid, plcs, controls) to
manufacturingand municipal marketsin five Southern California counties, includingto medical, packaging,
& aerospace industries,dealingprimarilywith engineeringand production departments. Responsibilities
include: account management, establishinginitial contacts, engineeringconsultations, and contract
negotiations.
 Identified, specified and negotiated large projects with OEMs and Userswithin a wide range of
industriesincluding: Water/Waste Water, Utilityand Aerospace.
GENERAL ELECTRICCOMPANY –CHICAGO,IL APRIL 2003 –JAN 2006
Sales Engineer
(4/03 - 1/05) as a Sales Engineer, responsible for $3M in annual outside sales of electrical distribution
equipment tocommercial & residential construction marketsin Chicago
 Product linesincluded: transformers, switchboards, power panels, ATSs, TVSSs and manyothers.
 Responsibilitiesincluded: new businessdevelopment, account management, product training, preparing
bids,project management, and providingengineering/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 – OCT2002
Territory Sales Manager
As one of the first of mykind to transition from engineeringintern to MarketingSpecialist and ultimately
the youngest ever TerritoryManger I wasextremelysuccessful in a short amount of time. Responsible for
outside salesof automotive products to independent dealersprimarily during college on a part-time and
full-time co-op position – retained/repaired troubled accountsand doubled saleswithin account base.