Rick Bond

About Rick Bond

Senior Leader in charge of Sales and Marketing for a dynamic and customer focused company. Over 15 years of Executive Leadership Experience, and over thirty years of experience in the Government Sales and Industrial Safety Market, including extensive experience in the Government and First Responder market.Public Safety Experience - Has had responsibility for providing products and services to public safety professionals since including responding to numerous public safety emergencies, including the 0911 response, Hurricane Katrine, Superstorm Sandy, the COVID pandemic response, the surfside condo collapse, and many other disasters involving around the clock emergency response. Was recognized for his support of providing appropriate ppe for the 2021 Presidential Inauguration. Product Knowledge- Extensive knowledge of personal protective equipment, numerous detection technologies, as well as safety solutions for physical security and infrastructure safety.Government contracts - Has had 15 years of direct experience with cooperative contracts for State and Local Government. Presentation and Training skills- Extensive background in presenting products and educating customers in their applications. Has presented to the Homeland Security Advisory Council of th National Governor\'s Association, the Inter Agency Board, and Regionally and Nationally to the National Institute of Government Purchasing.Leadership- Over 30 years of leadership experienceSpecialties: Corporate Strategy, Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Leadership, assets recovery, customer support, development, executive management, government, hiring, magic, marketing, networking, purchasing, receiving, safety, sales,

Experience

1. Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

   Safeware, Inc.

   May 2024 — Present · Lanham, MD, US

   Oversees all Sales and Marketing for the Company, collaborates with other senior Leadership on Company Strategy.

Skills

• Product Development
• Leadership
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Business-to-Business (B2b)
• Direct Sales
• Negotiation
• B2b
• Business Development
• Purchasing
• Marketing Strategy
• Account Management
• Sales
• Strategic Planning
• Key Account Management
• Trade Shows
• Training
• New Business Development
• Forecasting
• Cold Calling
• Product Management
• Sales Operations
• Market Research
• Customer Service
• Management
• Team Building
• Sales Management
• Marketing
• Sales Process