Richard

CEO/Founder

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Education,
Humber College School of Technical Applications
MCBA Micro Computer Business Applications
1989 – 1992

Business marketing & communications, C+ programming, computer theory, hardware, design & software for database, presentations, spreadsheet & word processing

Interests
photography, music, (Norah Jones, Allison Krause, Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson), cooking, history, hockey, lacrosse. Working with the very best people who have alignment with our common core values throughout our family of companies.

Strengths:
Character is not only evident in the visioning of such a development as our company, but also in the courage and perseverance it takes to do the right thing.

Our optimus development team share five core values

• Individual Honesty and Trust
• Teamwork with Focus
• Passion for Service
• Spirit of Innovation
• Commitment to Community

These core values are a part of who we are as people.

Our team’s commitment to these values is demonstrated throughout our work environment and the communities we create.

Groups and Associations:
Fitness center member since 1990. NCCP certified coach. Volunteer 16 years with Canadian Hockey Association [CHA] & Canadian Lacrosse Association [CLA]. Married 1974, Daughter b1981- Art History UofToronto, Son b1984- Hon Business UofBrock.

Honors and Awards:
International team achievements formally recognized by the Right Honourable Jean Chretien, Prime Minister of Canada, Earned number one Government sales position in North America for Tandy Corporation. Nominated to the 2008 Essence of Entrepreneurship Award and the 2010 Toronto Business Development Centre Gala Awards as finalist, Granite Club, Toronto, Canada.

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tel: 416 630-3679

"Richard and I have been in numerous discussions since 2008 and it has been a pleasure working with him. Richard always seems to handle his clients with the utmost respect and care to ensure their needs are fullfilled. I would highly recomend working with Richard anytime!"
August 13, 2010
Jeff Leether, Account Executive, InfoGroup | InfoCanada

“Richard is the one of the foremost experts at marketing to the governments of Canada and the United States. If you're looking to create lucrative business relationships in the public sector, you'll need Richard's experienced advice.”
June 8, 2009
Scott Zosel, President, Zosel & Company

“Richard is a person that I trust. I know Richard from 2005. I admire his courage and persistence while growing his business, doing the right things and learning from experience.”
July 25, 2008
Zvi Dror, Partner, Lambda Integral Corporation

public-sector-lists.com is one of the few presentations available online from public or private sector about winning business with the Canadian government. There should be more! Canadian procurement consultants/experts, where are you? Hundreds of small companies want your expertise...and want to know how/whether selling to the Canadian government is good for their businesses, and, if so, what next! Office of Small & Medium Enterprise (OSME) in PWGSC is ramping up outreach...ask them to post stuff here, too!

Sept 2010
Judy Bradt
Dynamic Strategist & Speaker on GovBiz. Author of "Government Contracts Made Easier" - NOW available on Amazon!

“I acted as Richard's marketing advisor at the Toronto Business Development Center in 2005 as he was establishing his new enterprise. HIs passion for the business and dedication to excellence at start-up was very impressive. Richard has worked successfully with many other business owners and has remained steadily focused on growing his market and serving his customer base since that time.

I would recommend Richard without hesitation, to anyone involved in selling product and services to the public sector in Canada or the U.S.”
January 2, 2012
Suzanne Ross, Business Advisor and Trainer, Toronto Business Development Centre

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Humber College School of Applied Technology
MCBA, micro computer business applications
1989 – 1992
word processing, business writing, C+ programming, marketing, communications, computer theory, database design, hardware, software, publishing and presentation studies.
Activities and Societies: Humber College School of Applied Technology
MCBA, micro computer business applications
1989 – 1992
Enjoyed successful collaboration with other students to achieve excellent results.

Fitness center member since 1990. Level 3, NCCP coach 32 seasons, CHA [Canadian Hockey Association] & CLA [Canadian Lacrosse Association], Married 1974 - present, Daughter b1981- Art History University of Toronto | Son b1984, Business Honors, Brock University, St Catharines, Ontario

Youth coaching achievements formally recognized by the Right Honourable Jean Chretien, Prime Minister of Canada, Earned number one Government sales position in North America for Tandy Corporation. Nominated to the 2008 Essence of Entrepreneurship Award and the 2010 Toronto Business Development Centre Gala Awards as finalist, Granite Club, Toronto, Canada.

Government Data Leasing, Marketing Research and Brand Development
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1998 – 2004 (6 years) Toronto, Ontario, Canada

In this role, Mr Furlong introduced internet data delivery, vendor source assets, creative assets and intellectual assets. Mr Furlong was active in brand development, marketing, account development and the ongoing querying, converting, reorganizing and delivery of data to government clients.
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Government RFP and Bid notification sales
Electronic Tender Network

1996 – 1998 (2 years) Toronto area, Canada
In this role, Mr Furlong developed public sector business accounts and sold RFP and Bid notification services to Government clients across Canada. [ETN is now Biddingo]

Electronic Government Training Sales
Tandy Corporation
1993 – 1996 (3 years) Toronto area, Canada
In this role, Mr Furlong opened public sector accounts and sold Microsoft classroom-training to Canadian government branches. Achieved number one sales position in North America. Traveled to various towns and cities throughout Ontario setting up classroom training networks for Tandy.

Corporate Business Manager
The Oshawa Group
May 1975 – September 1989 (14 years 5 months) Toronto, Canada Area
Business operations manager. May 1975 – Sept 1989 (14 years 5 months)
In this role, Mr Furlong was responsible for managing several million dollars in annual sales at each location as well as inventory procurement and the hiring and training of staff.