Rich Long - Experienced MEC Manager - Work/Life Passion
Rich Long, an accomplished MEC Manager with a diverse work and life background. From soccer coaching to corporate management, Rich values people, learning, integrity, and accountability. Discover more about his family life, professional journey, and core values here.
Rich Long - Experienced MEC Manager - Work/Life Passion
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Who Am I: Rich Long MEC Manager Mid-Term Feb ‘09
Who Am I . . .‘Life’ Portion of Work/Life • Born & raised in Dallas • Lived in Redmond, WA from ‘00-’08 • Attended U of North Texas • BBA ’93 (Marketing & Strategic Mgmt) • MBA ’97 (Administrative Mgmt) • Married: Kelly - May 6, ’95 • College sweetheart • Kids: • Kylie (Mar 9, ’99) • Cartter (Jan 30, ’03) • Pets: • Cats – brothers • Cougar (orange) • Maverick (black/brown) • Dogs • Merlin (Papillion/Chow mix) • Hollywood (Shepherd/Husky mix) • Hobbies: • Home Remodeling & Landscaping • Playing & Coaching Soccer • Rebuilding ‘29 Mercedes
Who Am I . . .‘Work’ Portion of Work/Life • Dallas Sidekicks Indoor Soccer Team (Nov ’84 – Oct ’95) • Trainers Assistant/Visiting Team Club House Manager & Kids Soccer Camp Coach • First visit to SeaTac in Jun ’87, when Dallas won Major Indoor Soccer League Championship in game seven sudden-death double-OT vs Tacoma Stars • Blockbuster Video (Jan ’89 – Sept ’93) • Assistant Store Manager • Stream International (Sept ’93 – Mar ’00) • Multiple Roles • Agent, IT/Telecom Analyst, Team Manager, Project Manager • Group Manager, Account Manager, Client Services Manager • Clients included: • Microsoft, Dell, Sun, Compaq, AT&T, Symantec & Lotus/IBM • Microsoft (Mar ’00 – ) • Multiple MSN Service Delivery Roles (Mar ’00 – Sept ’02) • Global Outsourcing Vendor Account Manager (Sept ’02 – Mar ’06) • Group Manager Supportability & Training-Specialized Devices & Apps (Mar ’06 – Jan ’08) • Premier Field Engineering Manager, US Central Region (Feb ’08 – ) • Corporate Management Excellence Leadership Team (Apr ’06 - )
Who Am I . . .Core Values People & Learning Family Sponsor People Development Optimize Strengths & Address Weaknesses Recognize Success, Continuous Improvement Includes Personal Relationships Work / Life Balance Integrity Principled, Respectful Honest, Objective Quality Focused Accountability Define Objectives, Deliver on Commitments Measure Results, Accept Responsibility Identify Key Drivers, Eliminate Excuses Work Ethic Work Hard & Smart Keep It Simple, Have Fun