Ralph Tilney

About Ralph Tilney

Now retired, working on a project boat in Florida. Formerly, I was the founder and owner of an orthopedic shoe store, one that specialized in relieving foot pain and the knee/hip/back pain related to feet.Previously, I enjoyed a substantial career in Supply Chain Management for large technology companies.BBA from Texas Tech; MSSTC (Master of Science in Science and Technology Commercialization) from University of Texas. When they play football I root for the offense!Specialties: Opening new store catering to those with foot problems; Student of PedorthicsPreviously, purchasing & project manager at Motorola Semiconductor/Freescale Semiconductor; C.P.M. Instructor

Experience

1. Founder and Owner

   Foot Solutions Franchise Company

   Mar 2005 — Present

   Assess foot problems and identify solutions using state of the art instruments, a broad assortment of supportive, comfortable shoes, and orthotics. Provide at-risk diabetics with well fit shoes and custom orthotics to reduce incidents of ulceration and amputations.I am a board certified Pedorthist (C.Ped.) In addition to my clinical and leadership responsibilities, I also do the buying, advertising, training, and keep current in my field. On occasion, I sweep the floors and clean the restrooms:)

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Exec Masters, MSSTC

  1999 — 2000

• Texas Tech University

  BBA, Marketing

  1970 — 1973

Skills

• Business Strategy
• Entrepreneurship
• Sales Management
• Product Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Advertising
• Strategic Partnerships
• Strategic Planning
• Coaching
• Retail
• Small Business
• Management
• Team Building
• Purchasing
• Marketing
• Start-Ups
• Business Planning
• Training
• New Business Development
• Business Development
• Marketing Strategy
• Strategy
• Online Marketing
• Sales
• Orthotics
• Leadership
• Diabetic Foot Care
• Product Development
• Email Marketing