OBJECTIVE:

To win the election for the position of Carbon County's Magisterial District Judge for Judicial District 56-3-01, with the objective of unifying the community and revitalizing its faith in the justice system. As an advocate for fairness, transparency, innovation, and empathy, I am dedicated to fostering and renewing our deep-rooted respect and admiration for the American justice system among the residents of Carbon County. With a platform focused on driving innovation and fostering growth, I aspire to help Carbon County become stronger and thrive to its fullest potential once again.

EXPERIENCE:

1981 -

1995

Adams & Dayspring - Legal assistant and computer specialist for consultant agencies specializing in providing litigation support for Philadelphia’s largest law firms, to include Morgan Lewis, Cozen O’Connor, Fox Rothschild, Ballard Spahr, Duane Morris, Blank Rome, Dechert, Saul Ewing, Schnader Harrison, Stradley Ronon, Wolf Block. Responsibilities included managing databases, indexing interrogatories and depositions, performing caselaw research with Lexis and Westlaw, interviewing new intake clients, preparing court pleadings and client correspondence. Filed pleadings with local, state, and federal courts. Provided computer training and support to attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries. Assignments were in a variety of departments: corporate law, real estate law, maritime law, intellectual property, asbestos law, criminal defense law. Consistently received the highest praise from the attorneys we worked with. Highlights among many projects include: Prepared a marketing presentation that won a $350,000 Mitsubishi contract. Solely prepared and managed all pleadings and court filings for asbestos class action of 300 plaintiffs, and assisted with class action maritime case with 1400 plaintiffs. Attended courses in legal research and writing at the Institute for Paralegal Training. 

1996 -

1997

United States Marine Corps - Served as a Reservist two days monthly. Trained at Parris Island, ranked number 12 among 80 recruits based on assessment scores and instructor evaluations. Scored 287 out of 300 on grueling Physical Fitness Test. Three months of training at Camp Lejeune, NC as a personnel administration specialist. Nominated for a Gold Congressional Award by Commanding Officer Inspector-Instructor Captain Schwalm for community volunteer service helping teen runaways, feeding the homeless, prison literacy program, juvenile justice mentor program with the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.

1996 -

1998

American Computer Educators - Started as training consultant and then promoted to Manager of Sales & Marketing for a computer training and consulting firm. Marketed on-site and in-house training, customized courses, training manuals, help desk support, and database programming. Responsible for generating new business with Philadelphia corporations, U.S. military, city government, and state agencies. Was the central contact person for all accounts. Duties included sales presentations to business owners and department heads, preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, writing training outlines, assessing the skills and education quality of our team of 15 instructors. Key sales accounts included Peco Energy, the Federal Reserve Bank, the City of Philadelphia, Prudent Insurance, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Albert Einstein Medical Center, and law firms.

1998 -

2001

Lord, Abbett & Co. - Created and managed a new department entirely from scratch tasked with assessing the computer skills of 500+ employees and bringing them up to speed with ongoing training and development programs. Responsibilities included conceiving, planning, and designing educational programs for rollouts of new software deployed throughout the firm. Created over 80 new courses and training manuals. Conducted 40 - 60 educational classes per month, scheduled on a monthly calendar disseminated throughout the firm. Technology instruction included word processing, spreadsheets, graphic design software, operating systems, and new financial research software. Researched and developed office automation solutions for ongoing administrative or research efforts. Designed computer assessments for new hires. Created a public speaking training and assessment program for fund managers, sales people, and secretarial staff. 

2001 -

present

Motivational Magic - Keynote speaker, author, and workshop leader at conferences with audiences as large as 1200+ people. Created inspirational / educational programs for schools, colleges, corporations, small businesses, and professional associations. Tasked with helping good people to become even better through peak performance training coupled with theatrical stage magic and mentalism in fun, engaging, and exciting events. For adults, program focus is on identifying and developing hidden gifts and talents. For schools and colleges, programs focus is on skills and mindset needed for obtaining straight A’s and how self-esteem determines success in life. Foundation belief is that the stronger experience you can create for audience participants at training conferences, the higher the probability that members will accept, buy into, and act upon the core teachings event organizers are promoting. Created an anti-gang program for school assembly programs, “M.A.G.I.C. = Move Against Gangs by Instilling Confidence”, with the objective of steering impressionable students away from joining gangs and into a life that is healthy, rewarding, and fulfilling. Students with strong, healthy, buoyant self-esteem and a vibrant sense of worth are much more immune to gang recruitment.

Wrote and self-published 20 books and booklets (less than 100 pages) on a variety of self-help topics, such as overcoming fear, building self-esteem, becoming an encourager, resilience, memory skills, and study skills for straight A’s. Four of these books ranked as #1 best-seller on Amazon for their specific category. The 20 books and booklets are sold on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, BookBub, Books-A-Million, Good Reads, and Blackwells. Sold on overseas platforms in Denmark, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Japan, Canada.

EDUCATION:

Penn State University, Licensed Practical Nurse Course - 18-month intensive training and clinical program for all aspects of nursing, focusing on the care of stroke patients.

NCC - two years worth of pre-req science courses with 3.94 GPA. After licensing, worked as a p/t nurse at nursing homes, overseeing care of 80+ residents and supervising CNAs.

Dale Carnegie Institute - Graduate of the Instructor Training Course for the Dale Carnegie Human Relations Course and the Instructor Training Course for the Dale Carnegie Professional Selling Course. Served over 740 hours as a graduate assistant with the Human Relations Course and the Professional Selling Course. Assisted in coaching, peer counseling, and group facilitating . Assessed latent strengths among participants.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT:

White House Advance Team - recruited by the campaign manager for Senator Arlen Specter, Patrick Meehan. Trained to provide volunteer recruitment, motorcade drivers, and office administration support to the U.S. Secret Service for five presidential visits to Philadelphia and suburbs. Staff assistant on airport welcoming, press appearances, and public relations events. Negotiated with local car dealerships for motorcade vehicles.

1500 Locust Residents Association - Past President and Member of the Board of Directors responsible for representing this center city 600-member tenants association in conflict resolution meetings between residents and management. Created, launched, recruited, and trained leaders for social clubs among residents, to include a cooking club, book club, Bible study club, movie club, and a public speaking club (which still exists today).

Philadelphia Pyramid Club - Chairman for the Programs Committee for this center city country club association of business owners. Liaison with management; developed and launched business, educational, and social activities among several hundred members.

Pocono Toastmasters - Past President (2 years) and Vice President of Education (1 year) for a lively and dynamic group of people teaching public speaking skills.

BOOKS:

Books and booklets (less than 100 pages). Most never complete the books they buy. The new trend is to make books readable in under 2 hours in hopes of applying the teachings.

1.         How to Become an Encourager - (42 pg)

2.         How To Go From Timid Speaker To Award Winning Speaker (79 pg)

3.         How To Get Straight A's - How to work your brain as a computer (55 pg)

4.         How To Become A Bounce Back Person (51 pg)

5.         How To Gain Freedom From Fear Forever (45 pg)

6.         Focus - Strategies to become laser focused on goals and objectives (48 pg)

7.         Self-Esteem Determines Our Destiny (44 pg)

8.         Find A Mentor, Be A Mentor (127 pg)

9.         Get Plugged In & Powered Up! Strategies to building community (31 pg)

10.     Conquering Stress - How to stop stress from destroying your life (47 pg)

11.     The Healing Power of Laughter (26 pg)

12.     Breaking Free of the Matrix (146 pg)

13.     Lupus - How to survive when doctors say you have five years to live (89 pg)

14.     Excelling With Excel Formulas (68 pg)

15.     Using Theatrical Stage Magic to Assess Cognitive Development (73 pg)

16.     Spiritual Influences on Classic Literature (136 pg)

17.     Correcting Corrections (52 pg)

18.     Cold War Essays on Societal Breakdown (112 pg)

19.     Kennedy Death Squads (88 pg)

20.     Confronting Racial Hatred with Classic Literature (62 pg)

21.     Secrets for Accomplishing the Impossible (writing, nearly done) (430 pg)

HOBBIES:

Bicycling 8 to 12 miles daily all year round. Swimming, writing, skiing. Rick is a USPA licensed skydiver with over 180+ parachute jumps.