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Richard Anderson

Little Rock

Summary

Results-driven professional in martial arts business management with proven success in enhancing customer engagement and loyalty. Skilled in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies that drive growth. Experienced in organizing events and negotiating with vendors to optimize operational efficiency.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator of Anderson's Taekwondo Center

Self Employed
Little Rock
07.1994 - 01.2023
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Organized events such as trade shows and conferences.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
  • Maintained cleanliness of training facility including sweeping floors before each session.
  • Attended seminars and workshops related to Taekwondo instruction methods.
  • Organized monthly tournaments within the school as well as interschool tournaments.
  • Advised students on how to safely compete in local or national competitions.

Taekwondo Instructor

Self Employed
Niles
06.1993 - 02.1995
  • Built and maintained positive personal relationships with students and families, served as role model and character educator and prioritized safety by supervising classes closely.
  • Instilled discipline and respect in students, as well as proper dojang etiquette.
  • Demonstrated proper martial arts techniques and helped students practice and master techniques and embrace individual learning needs and realistic goals for advancement.
  • Assessed participants' progress, corrected problems and advised on better methods.
  • Guided students through proper breathing, stance, and fighting forms.

Vice Presi. of the American Taekwondo Association

American Taekwondo Association
Little Rock
04.1993 - 06.1994
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to operations activities.
  • Collaborated with executive team members on major decisions regarding company-wide initiatives.
  • Directed business development initiatives, including acquisitions and joint venture agreements.
  • Created effective communication strategies between management team members and employees at all levels of the organization.

Owner/Operator, Anderson's Taekwondo Center

Self Employed
Mishawaka
03.1989 - 11.1993
  • Planned activities designed to develop self-confidence, discipline, teamwork skills and leadership abilities.
  • Assisted in creating marketing materials such as flyers, posters, brochures and newsletters.
  • Developed and implemented beginner Taekwondo classes for children aged 5-7 years old.
  • Created detailed lesson plans that incorporated various teaching methods such as lectures and demonstrations.
  • Encouraged respect among peers while emphasizing the importance of good sportsmanship.
  • Instructed students in the proper techniques of blocking, punching, kicking, and sparring.
  • Provided individual attention to students with special needs or disabilities.

Factory Worker

Whirlpool Corporation
Benton Harbor
04.1979 - 06.1989
  • Loaded parts onto conveyor belts for further processing.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work area in accordance with OSHA standards.
  • Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
  • Performed daily maintenance of assembly machines and tooling.

Taekwondo Instructor

Alvin Smith's Taekwondo Center
Benton Harbor
04.1984 - 03.1989
  • Planned activities designed to develop self-confidence, discipline, teamwork skills and leadership abilities.
  • Served as an ambassador for the school at community events such as festivals and parades.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, test results and other relevant data.
  • Conducted warm-up exercises prior to class sessions to prepare students for physical activity.
  • Assisted in creating marketing materials such as flyers, posters, brochures and newsletters.

Machine Operator

Nylon Corporation
Dowagiac
09.1975 - 06.1978
  • Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
  • Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
  • Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.

Education

Associate of Science - Business And Marketing

Southwestern Michigan Junior College
Dowagiac, MI
06-1972

High School Diploma -

Dowagiac Union High School
Dowagiac, MI
06-1969

Skills

  • Marketing strategy
  • Financial management
  • Event organization
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Customer retention
  • Business development
  • Team collaboration
  • Public speaking
  • Relationship building

Accomplishments

  • Highest ranking African American in the American Taekwondo Association, in the World Traditional Taekwondo Union, and in the Songahm Taekwondo Federation
  • Promoted to the rank of Grand Master Richard E. Anderson (9th Degree Black Belt, highest rank in the Taekwondo system)
  • Inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame
  • Appointed commissioner of the Arkansas State Athletic Commission by Governor Mike Beebe
  • Named "Arkansan of the Week" by KATV Channel 7
  • Received Gold Collar for testing over 6,000 Taekwondo students per year
  • Inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame for the Diamond Life Achievement Award and the Most Outstanding Martial Arts School of the Year

Timeline

Owner/Operator of Anderson's Taekwondo Center

Self Employed
07.1994 - 01.2023

Taekwondo Instructor

Self Employed
06.1993 - 02.1995

Vice Presi. of the American Taekwondo Association

American Taekwondo Association
04.1993 - 06.1994

Owner/Operator, Anderson's Taekwondo Center

Self Employed
03.1989 - 11.1993

Taekwondo Instructor

Alvin Smith's Taekwondo Center
04.1984 - 03.1989

Factory Worker

Whirlpool Corporation
04.1979 - 06.1989

Machine Operator

Nylon Corporation
09.1975 - 06.1978

Associate of Science - Business And Marketing

Southwestern Michigan Junior College

High School Diploma -

Dowagiac Union High School

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