1. Richard D. Furniss
O’Fallon, MO 63368
6364749263 ​r​ickbyu65@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Organization and Management​ January 2014
Specialization in ​Project Management
Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dissertation Title​: ​Technostress effect on task productivity in radiologic health care
Master of Business Administrations
2005
Touro University International
Cypress, CA
Bachelor’s of Science
1999
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Daugherty Business Solutions, St. Louis, MO​ 2014 - Present
Project Manager​, Project Management Line of Business - Express Scripts, Inc.
● Delivered Project Management leadership and support for geographically dispersed
project team members for both traditional waterfall and Agile project methodologies
● Mentor and coach for project coordinators and fellow PMs
● Coordinated all communication support and team meeting leadership for project teams
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Hazelwood, MO​ 2006 - 2014
Program/Project Manager,​Information Systems Department 2012 - 2014
● Delivered Program Management oversight and strategic alignment for multi-phasic
Enterprise wide Enterprise Resource Planning system
● Delivered training and support on MS Project software use and deployment among all
project teams
● Delivered direct project oversight for project implementations in Chile, Mexico, Brazil,
and Czech Republic
● Published on-going project meeting updates
● Coordinated efforts to update and maintain project Sharepoint site used as a centralized
project communication and document warehouse
● Coordinated project team meetings with geographically dispersed teams from Brazil,
Mexico, Czech Republic, and St. Louis, MO

2. Richard D. Furniss
O’Fallon, MO 63368
6364749263 ​r​ickbyu65@gmail.com
Product Manager/Demand Planning​, Contrast Media and Devices Marketing 2010 - 2012
● Delivered Product specific training to new hire sales team members
● Delivered Project Management for marketing campaigns and advertising materials
● Produced reporting slide deck and directed Market analysis and business line specific
forecasting and planning meetings
● Delivered logistical support for customer product needs and distribution supply demands
Customer Service Manager​, Contrast Media and Devices 2006 - 2010
● Directly lead project work associated with the implementation of an software conversion
for the Nuclear Medicine order entry system, automated fax order entry system, a
knowledge management system
● Delivered corporate training and oversight for 25 person customer service group
● Directed customer outreach campaigns for inventory management and contingency
support
● Developed and authored standard operating procedure guides for Voice Over Internet
Protocol phone use and remote worker program
● Developed objective metrics reporting data for annual assessments and business
reporting
United States Air Force, Minot, ND; San Antonio, TX​ 2001 - 2006
Course Chief​, 342 Training Squadron, Lackland, AFB, San Antonio, TX 2004 - 2006
● Taught 20-30 commissioned and noncommissioned US Air Force and Multi-national
service officers 8 courses per year
● Updated course materials and tests to meet real-world scenarios for on-going theater of
operations
● Participated in VIP tour demonstrations and briefs
● Instructor for Krav Maga self-defense courses
Operations officer/Convoy Commander​, 791st MSFS, Minot, ND 2001 - 2004
● Delivered instructional oversight and directed security team activities associated with the
transportation of Nuclear Warheads to dispersed launch facilities throughout the
northern North Dakota area
● Delivered direct operations guidance for security alert readiness and convoy operations
teams
● Managed weapons training and equipment accountability for squadron
● Delivered training and logistical support for Security Forces competitors, involved in
Guardian Challenge, Space and Missile competition

3. Richard D. Furniss
O’Fallon, MO 63368
6364749263 ​r​ickbyu65@gmail.com
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Affiliate Faculty 2014 - Present
Regis University, Denver, Colorado
Courses Taught: ​Business Ethics, Project Management
● Teach 10-15 undergraduate students 9 courses per year
● Regularly meet with students outside of class hours to provide additional guidance on
course content
● Consistently receive high student evaluations on efforts to meet individual educational
needs
● Developed new syllabi and materials for CIS 448, IT Project Management, to modernize
course materials and introduce team performance scenarios
● Participate regularly in department faculty meetings
Seminary Instructor​ 2010 - 2014
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lake St. Louis, MO
Course taught: Religious theology and doctrine
● Taught 20-25 high school aged students
● Developed testing and study materials on subjects associated with theology and religious
tenets
● Participated in routine staff training meetings and instructor evaluations
● Routinely Delivered counseling and support to students
Course Chief/Primary Instructor​ 2004 - 2006
USAF, San Antonio, Texas
Courses Taught: Ground Defense Command Course, Basic Security Forces Officer Training
● Taught 20-30 commissioned and noncommissioned US Air Force and Multi-national
service officers 8 courses per year
● Updated course materials and tests to meet real-world scenarios for on-going theater of
operations
● Participated in VIP tour demonstrations and briefs
● Instructor for Krav Maga self-defense courses

4. Richard D. Furniss
O’Fallon, MO 63368
6364749263 ​r​ickbyu65@gmail.com
First aid and CPR Instructor
1997-1999
American Heart Association, Provo, UT
Courses Taught: Adult, child, and Infant CPR and emergency care
● Taught 10-20 students on an ad hoc basis for Organizations such as Fitness Facilities,
Church groups, and civic organizations
● Certified potential CPR/First Aid providers on skills associated with emergency response
procedures
Instructor
1994 - 1997
Missionary Training Center, Provo, UT
Course Taught: Theology and practicum for missionaries serving across the globe
● Taught 10-16 Senior Missionaries (ages 65-85) and younger missionaries (19-25), 14
sessions per year
● Updated course training materials to maintain relevancy and consistency with global
church doctrine
● Coached and mentor for students conducting phone outreach and role play scenarios
PRESENTATIONS
Convoy Operations​- Presented to Air Force Chief of Staff, General John P. Jumper regarding
convoy operations and capabilities in North Dakota
CERTIFICATIONS/SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Daugherty Project Management Certification 2014
Certified Professional Forecaster designation 2011
Project Management Professional (PMP) 2010
Six Sigma Green belt designation 2008
Certified USAF Instructor, Air Education Training Command 2004

5. Richard D. Furniss
O’Fallon, MO 63368
6364749263 ​r​ickbyu65@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS/RECOGNITION
Recipient of the Compass award for business excellence - Mallinckrodt (formerly Tyco
Healthcare) 2006 - 2007
Recipient of the Training Officer of the year, 342nd Training Squadron 2005
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Board Member, Splash Aquatics, O’Fallon, MO 2014 - Present
BSA Unit Commissioner, Boone Trails District, St. Louis, MO 2012 - Present
Church Youth teacher, Greater St. Louis Area, MO 2012 - Present
Water Rescue Diver, Lake St. Louis, Fire Protection District, LSL, MO 2007 - 2008