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Chris Riddell
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    Helping a friend promote her book for publication we learned the moment you have an idea for a book...is the moment you begin developing your platform...Her book has been written for almost 4 years! We have a lot to catch up on with the platform develoment, but at least there is a real piece of work that people can already enjoy and learn from. She has put her heart and sole into this true story. Just a taste - its entitled, "Tales of a Law School Drop Out"

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About Me

Born in Sacramento, and still holding vivid memories of San Luis Obispo,CA, I eventually found my way to Reno. (I had no choice; I was eleven when my father took a position at UNR.) My parent’s friends thought we were crazy to leave SLO for the desert, and were going to become addicted to gambling. But we didn’t, and instead discovered all the gems that make the Biggest Little City a great place to live. I root for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, ski the chutes of Lake Tahoe, and regularly take advantage of all-you-can-eat sushi. If you are a fan of all-you-can-eat sushi, Reno can't be beat. I've taken a poll. Besides Tahoe, the casinos, and entertainment, visitors tell me they also make the trek over the Sierras for sushi galore. In order to keep eating sushi, I started running almost 2 years ago now. I used to think that running more than 4 or 5 miles was nuts. A wonderful group called Northern Sierra Endurance Training changed my mind and I've since completed a marathon. More importantly, this is another great club to be a part of in this community.
Moving right a long, I have loved and lost, succeeded and slipped up, brushed off and began over again. Most people that know me would agree I am approachable, and quickly develop genuine rapport with just about anybody.

Work History

  • Server Technology, Inc
  • Equipment Cabinet Power Distribution Sales
  • July 2000 to June 2009
  • Being on the ‘front line’ of a technology company’s sales and marketing department- New business development & retention. In that position, I consistently grew my annual revenues by as much as 30%. I accomplished this in part by understanding how to ask clients the right questions, discover their goals, and provide an action plan tailored to keep us on track with the opportunity. Business dealings in equipment acquisition in all sectors of private and publicly held enterprise: Bank of America, Cox Communication, Cisco, Facebook, as well as government and academic institutions such as US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) MacDill AFB, Harvard University, and Internet2.

  • KLM Group, Inc
  • Independent Contractor in marketing & promotions
  • September 1999 to August 2000
  • Marketed and promoted FirstUSA credit cards; South West Rapid Rewards Program, Strike Ten American Bowling Congress Visa. Set up booth and various locations, including airport terminal and sporting event venues. Developed and publicly presented a successful campaign demonstrating the value of earning free air fare combining Southwest Airlines Frequent Flyer program, (Rapid Rewards) in conjunction with FirstUSA Southwest Visa credit card. Organized team schedule, provided training, and support for new hires. Successful at signing up from 60 to 100 new applicants per day.

Education

  • University of Nevada
  • Speech Communications & Information Systems, Design and delivery of training programs and proposals for the adult learner education setting., Computer Information Systems
  • 1995 - 2000
Interests
Hold positions or participate in local community groups, Ping-pong Pinball & Piano, Basketball, outdoorsy stuff, Old school stuff, Try to keep my house clean & my yard farmed
Goals
  1. Live closer to my brother when we are retired.
  2. Live up to my dads standards and some day reach his same accomplishments
  3. Be able to provide a secure & comfortable lifestyle for a family
  4. Mentoring professionaly & personally, and maybe being an old dog learning new tricks
  5. I always leave one goal open for that 'out of left feild' event in the future
Favorite Quote
Like I told my last wife, I says, "Honey, I never drive faster than I can see. Besides that, it's all in the reflexes." - Jack Burton, Big Trouble in Little China
Specialties
The Ping pong, pinball & Piano...oh, professionally? I understand the stages of very sophisticated sale cycles and when certain milestones must be reached in order to keep opportunites on track. This also leads to smoother negotiations and less complicated consessions for a win!

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