Lonny Gulden

Lonny Gulden

Technology Recruiter, LinkedIn Trainer, Job Search Coach, Social Media Consultant

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Current
  • Chief Connections Officer™ & Owner (self-employed) at ChiefConnectionsOfficer.com
  • Chief Connections Officer™ & Owner at Deep Valley Consulting LLC (Self-employed)
Past
Education
  • St. Cloud State University
  • Saint Cloud State University - G.R. Herberger College of Business
  • Cambridge High School
Connections
500+ connections
Industry
Staffing and Recruiting
Websites

Lonny Gulden’s Summary

After a career in technology sales and marketing I became a technology recruiter in 2006. More recently, I have launched my own recruiting and consulting firm here in the Twin Cities, ChiefConnectionsOfficer.com. I recruit nationally in the areas of IT and all things Internet, technology sales and marketing (hardware, software and services), interactive/new media, etc. In addition to recruiting, I teach workshops on the use of LinkedIn for business development, job search and employee recruiting.

On a more personal note, I have been active in assisting individuals through career transition for over 18 years. I currently facilitate the Wooddale Church Job Transition Support Group every Monday morning at 7:15AM. All are welcome to attend.

My new career allows me to align my professional activities with my passion for helping others.

Lonny Gulden’s Specialties:

Technology talent acquisition, social networking, LinkedIn training, advanced market knowledge.


Lonny Gulden’s Experience

  • Chief Connections Officer™ & Owner (self-employed)

    ChiefConnectionsOfficer.com

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    January 2009Present (7 months)

    Consulting and recruiting firm focusing on:
    - Technology Recruiting
    - LinkedIn Training
    - Job Search Coaching
    - Introductions & Referrals.

  • Chief Connections Officer™ & Owner

    Deep Valley Consulting LLC (Self-employed)

    (Self-Employed; Myself Only; Information Technology and Services industry)

    October 2007Present (1 year 10 months)

    Consulting and recruiting firm focusing on IT recruiting, career counseling & coaching, Internet strategy consulting, sales management consulting, introductions and referrals.

  • Director of Recruiting

    Synergy Information Services Inc.

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)

    August 2006October 2007 (1 year 3 months)

    Information Technology consulting company.

  • Vice President, Sales & Marketing

    The Dimension Group

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)

    July 2004August 2006 (2 years 2 months)

    Developer of clinical and billing software for the senior healthcare industry.

  • Director of Business Development

    ThreeWire

    (Computer Software industry)

    20032004 (1 year)

  • Adaptec Merchandising Rep

    Campaigners

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    20022003 (1 year)

  • Vice President, Sales & Marketing

    Linux Associates

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    20032003 (less than a year)

  • Regional Sales Manager

    Lockheed Martin Global Telecommunications

    (Public Company; Computer Software industry)

    20002001 (1 year)

  • Regional Sales Manager

    CyberIQ Systems

    (Computer Networking industry)

    December 1999February 2000 (3 months)

    HolonTech changed its name to CyberIQ Systems in December 1999.

  • Regional Sales Manager

    HolonTech

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Networking industry)

    May 1999December 1999 (8 months)

    HolonTech changed its name to CyberIQ Systems in December 1999.

  • Senior Sales Representative

    Computer Associates

    (Public Company; Computer Software industry)

    19981999 (1 year)

  • Product Marketing

    Centron DPL

    (Computer Software industry)

    19971997 (less than a year)

  • Regional Sales Manager

    Ascend Communications

    (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; ASND; Telecommunications industry)

    August 1996December 1996 (5 months)

    I was employed by Ascend Communications just long enough to get downsized after they acquired NetStar in 1996.

  • Regional Sales Manager

    NetStar Inc.

    (Public Company; 51-200 employees; Computer Networking industry)

    August 1995August 1996 (1 year 1 month)

    Acquired by Ascend Communications August 1996.

  • Area Sales Manager

    Hughes Microelectronics

    (Computer Software industry)

    19941995 (1 year)

    Worked for the Microelectronics Division of Hughes Electronics, a unit of Hughes Aircraft.

  • Area Sales Manager

    Hughes Aircraft

    (Public Company; Computer Software industry)

    19941995 (1 year)

    Worked for the Microelectronics Division of Hughes Electronics, a unit of Hughes Aircraft.

  • Area Sales Manager

    Hughes Electronics

    (Public Company; Computer Software industry)

    19941995 (1 year)

    Worked for the Microelectronics Division of Hughes Electronics, a unit of Hughes Aircraft.

  • Area Sales Manager

    Vertex Semiconductor

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Semiconductors industry)

    February 1989January 1991 (2 years)

  • Area Sales Manager

    Integrated CMOS Systems

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    19891990 (1 year)

  • Area Sales Manager

    GigaBit Logic

    (Computer Software industry)

    19851989 (4 years)

  • Regional Sales Manager

    Zilog

    (Public Company; Computer Software industry)

    19841986 (2 years)

  • District Sales Manager

    Signetics Corporation

    (Public Company; Computer Software industry)

    19771984 (7 years)

  • Owner

    HighTech Sales

    (Computer Software industry)

    19821984 (2 years)

  • District Sales Manager

    Philips Components

    (Public Company; Information Technology and Services industry)

    19771982 (5 years)

  • District Sales Manager

    Philips Semiconductors

    (Computer Software industry)

    19771982 (5 years)

  • Regional Sales Manager

    Intersil

    (Public Company; Computer Software industry)

    19821982 (less than a year)

  • District Sales Manager

    NXP Semiconductors

    (Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; NXP; Semiconductors industry)

    July 1977May 1981 (3 years 11 months)

    Company was named Signetics at the time.

  • Regional Sales Manager

    GAF Corporation

    (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Photography industry)

    19751977 (2 years)

    Sold professional photographic products in the Upper Midwest until the exited the industry in 1977.

  • Sales Representative

    Reed & Carnrick

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Pharmaceuticals industry)

    19731975 (2 years)

    Sold pharmaceuticals (Kwell) for this division of Block Drug in the Minneapolis - St. Paul marketplace.


Lonny Gulden’s Education

  • St. Cloud State University

    BS , Chemistry , 19691973

    Although I majored in Chemistry Education, I never worked in the field and have always more strongly identified with the School of Business.

    Activities and Societies:
    I was a photographer for Student Publications (Chronicle and Talahi), President of Stearns Mens' Residence Hall, member of the St Cloud State College Sports Car Club, current member of the SCSU Alumni Assn Board of Directors. In addition, I worked 30+ hours per week in the Camera Department of J C Penny in Crossroads Center. Most importantly, I spent four or more nights a week at the Press Bar dancing to the music of the City. I was much thinner then.
  • Saint Cloud State University - G.R. Herberger College of Business

    Marketing 19691973

    Although a Chemistry Education major, I minored in Marketing/General Business and have always worked in the business arena.

  • Cambridge High School


Additional Information

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Lonny Gulden’s Interests:

Social Media, New Technology, Motorsports (F1, SCCA, WRC, ALMS), Minnesota Vikings

Lonny Gulden’s Honors:

Signetics President's Citation, 1980; Jeopardy contestant, 1985; Today Show guest, 1991; Oprah! guest, 1991; CBS News Special with Connie Chung guest, 1992; St Cloud State University Alumni Association Board of Directors, 2009 - 2012


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  • career opportunities
  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • business deals
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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