Richard Spies, MBA, Pmp
About Richard Spies, MBA, Pmp
Richard Spies, MBA, PMP, serves as the Manager of the Project Management Office at Diversified Communications, where he has worked since 2014. He has a strong background in business development, project management, and IT initiatives, with notable achievements in increasing reseller networks and revenue growth in staffing.
Work at Diversified Communications
Richard Spies has served as the Manager of the Project Management Office (PMO) at Diversified Communications since 2014. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing a variety of web initiatives and IT projects. His responsibilities include conducting business analysis and managing system selection and implementation processes. His tenure at Diversified has spanned nearly a decade, during which he has contributed to the company's project management strategies and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Richard Spies holds an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Maine, studying from 1988 to 1992. Additionally, he studied International Business at Grenoble Ecole de Management for 11 months in 1992. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in project management and business operations.
Background in Project Management
Richard Spies has extensive experience in project management, having earned his PMP certification while working as a Senior IT & Project Management Consultant at Tilson Technology Management. His career includes significant achievements in managing projects for an e-commerce payment solutions provider, where he led business development efforts that expanded the company's reseller network by over 10% within nine months.
Previous Experience in Staffing and Operations
Before his current role, Richard Spies worked as an Operations Manager for a staffing firm, where he created a unique staffing division that achieved revenue growth of more than 250% over three years. This experience highlights his capability in driving business growth and operational success in the staffing industry.
Experience in Banking Sector
Richard Spies spent 11 years in the banking sector, focusing on non-bricks-and-mortar operations. His work included managing call centers, online banking, ATM networks, vendor selection, security, and compliance. This background has equipped him with a diverse skill set applicable to various aspects of project management and business development.