Richard Mudrinich

Richard Mudrinich

Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Current
  • Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man at Yard Safety Awareness
Past

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Education
  • Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business
  • Pennsylvania State University
Connections
115 connections
Industry
Venture Capital & Private Equity
Websites

Richard Mudrinich’s Summary

I graduated from the Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business (MBA) and Penn State (Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering). I worked in industrial sales and business development in the chemical and oil industries for about five years. After graduate business school, I worked on Wall Street in New York City for about ten years in various areas, including fixed income, private client services, and venture investments. Also, I have a natural passion for entrepreneurship and small business, with a special interest in venture capital. I really appreciate the role that venture capital and small business plays in economic development and innovation. In addition, I am a yard safety advocate.

I strive to win the Nobel Prize. I work tirelessly to communicate the yard safety awareness message. For instance, Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man has made television appearances on ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC; has been featured in the Associated Press, Akron Beacon Journal, Centre Daily Times, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Columbus Dispatch, Daily Collegian, Detroit Free Press, Erie Times-News, Greenville Record Argus, Herald, Los Angeles Times, New Castle News, Philadelphia Inquirer, New York Post, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Scranton Times Tribune, United Press International, USA Today, Washington Post, Youngstown Vindicator, etc., and has made radio appearances on Radio America, Monster Radio, WYSP 94.1 FM in Philadelphia and WRKZ 93.7 FM in Pittsburgh "The Kidd Chris Show"; Ocean 98 "Bulldog & the Rude Awakening" (WOCM) in Ocean City, Maryland; 98.9 KQRC "Morning Show with Johnny Dare" in Kansas City, Missouri; Z93 WKQZ "Joe & The Poorboy" in Saginaw, Michigan; SPIN 103.8 "SPIN Talk with Jack & Ali" in Dublin, Ireland, and WPLR 99.1 ("Connecticut's #1 Rock Station") "Chaz and AJ" radio show. In addition, Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man has been published extensively on various blogs and websites. In short, Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man is here today so that yard accidents go away!

Richard Mudrinich’s Specialties:

Advertising, alternative investments, brand management, business development, business transformation, channel strategy, chemical sales, commercial oil product sales, fixed income, marketing, new business formation, product strategy, risk management, safety footwear and apparel, software development, software sales, strategy consulting, turnaround management, venture investments, wealth management, and yard safety awareness.

Richard Mudrinich’s Experience

  • Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man

    Yard Safety Awareness

    (Public Safety industry)

    September 2003 — Present (6 years 3 months)

    * Social venture entrepreneur.
    * Educator and promoter yard safety awareness.
    * Advocate for disabled persons.
    * Innovator of various green initiatives.
    * Advocate for alternative energy and clean green technologies.
    * Change agent for business transformation.
    * Innovator of yard safety products, programs, and services.
    * Renaissance yard man utilizing various art forms.
    * Author of yard safety coloring and activity book and comic book.
    * Author of yard safety poetry.
    * Author of yard safety solutions.
    * Designer of yard safety lifestyle apparel.
    * Designer of yard safety toys and collectibles.
    * Painter of masterpiece artwork.
    * Independent filmmaker.
    * Novelist.
    * Choreographer of yard safety dance.
    * Designer of the international yard safety trail.
    * Designer of yard safety silicone wristbands.
    * Founder of Yard Safety Awareness Day.
    * Inspirational and motivational comedian.
    * Inventor of yard safety footwear and gear.
    * Inventor of yard safety edutainment software.
    * Inventor of the digital totem pole.
    * Inspiration for Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) Education and Research Foundation.
    * Inspiration for Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) Certification Program.
    * Promoter and creator of yard safety nutrition and food products.
    * Founder of the Society of Lawn Mower Amputees.
    * Father of Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man and the Yard Safety Crusaders.
    * Originator of the Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man Courage Award.
    * Radio show guest and host.
    * Street performing artist.
    * Fundraiser for individuals and families hurt by yard accidents.
    * Venture investments.
    * Poverty advocacy.
    * Chief Big Toe.

  • Senior Consultant

    IBM Global Business Services

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; IBM; Management Consulting industry)

    September 2006 — June 2007 (10 months)

    * Delivered strategy and operations consulting services.
    * Conducted Lean Six Sigma process improvements.
    * Participated on various bid-proposal, business development, and sales teams.
    * Acquired experience working in Supply Chain Management, Organizational and Change Management, etc.
    * Orchestrated the development and formation of strategic partnerships.

  • Associate

    Wachovia Securities

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; WB; Investment Management industry)

    June 2005 — September 2006 (1 year 4 months)

    * Developed new business and sales opportunities with high-net-worth individuals and institutions.
    * Prepared forecasts and business plans for branch offices.

  • Principal

    Mudrinich Ventures

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Venture Capital & Private Equity industry)

    January 2002 — June 2005 (3 years 6 months)

    * Introduced venture investment opportunities to private investors focusing on consumer products, life sciences, and technology companies.
    * Developed relationships with business incubators and accelerators, economic development agencies, entrepreneurs, government officials, professional service firms, technology transfer centers, and venture capital firms.
    * Conducted market analysis and technology commercialization assessments for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) awardees.
    * Provided small business management consulting services and resources.

  • Business Development

    Cambridge Technology Partners

    (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; CATP; Venture Capital & Private Equity industry)

    January 2000 — November 2001 (1 year 11 months)

    * Provided operational and strategy consulting services to the financial services and software industries.
    * Performed technology commercialization assessments and business development.
    * Introduced and recommended venture capital investment opportunities.

  • Associate

    Bear Stearns

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; BSC; Investment Banking industry)

    August 1993 — December 1999 (6 years 5 months)

    * Applied fixed income analytics across the bond universe to develop and maintain a computerized matrix-pricing and risk management system in collaboration with fixed income trading desks.
    * Identified relative value across fixed income sectors, including government and agency bonds, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and derivatives.
    * Utilized various asset-liability management and portfolio strategy techniques in optimizing returns.
    * Marketed trade ideas to the institutional fixed income sales force and clients.
    * Provided sales coverage to institutional fixed income clients.

  • Area Manager

    Chevron Chemical Company

    (Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; CVX; Plastics industry)

    October 1988 — July 1991 (2 years 10 months)

    * Managed a plastics sales territory covering the Midwest in the polyethylene industry.
    * Operated in the top 25% of the sales force.

  • Territory Manager

    Shell Oil Company

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; RDS-B; Oil & Energy industry)

    March 1986 — October 1988 (2 years 8 months)

    * Managed a commercial oil products sales territory covering the Midwest in the lubricants industry.
    * Operated in the top 25% of the sales force.

Richard Mudrinich’s Education

  • Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business

    Master of Business Administration , Business , August 1991 — May 1993

    Activities and Societies:
    Entrepreneurship, Finance, MIT Enterprise Forum, Carnegie Mellon Entrepreneurship Network, etc.

  • Pennsylvania State University

    Bachelor of Science , Chemical Engineering , September 1981 — December 1985

    Activities and Societies:
    University Scholars / Schreyer Honors College, Tau Beta Pi, Golden Key Honor Society, etc.

Additional Information

Richard Mudrinich’s Websites:

Richard Mudrinich’s Interests:

Yard safety awareness. I am the first yard safety super hero in the history of the world. I had a lawn mower accident that resulted in the partial amputation of my left foot. Subsequently, I launched a yard safety awareness advocacy featuring my character Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man (sm). My website is http://www.rescuerick.com and BLOG is http://rescuerick.blogspot.com. Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man provides support to children and adults impacted by yard accidents. I am an innovator of various yard safety products, programs, and services. For instance, I am the inventor of yard safety footwear. Also, Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man encourages collaboration and cooperation to find a cure for yard accidents. Social ventures, small business development, social networking, entrepreneurship, film, comedy, etc. Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Penn State Nittany Lions, Cleveland Cavaliers, etc.

Richard Mudrinich’s Groups:

MIT Enterprise Forum, Carnegie Mellon Entrepreneurship Network, Carnegie Mellon Alumni Association, Penn State Alumni Association, Tau Beta Pi, Optimist Club, Junior Achievement, Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation, PLANET Professional Landcare Network, Priority Two, The Financial Executives Networking Group, The Pittsburgh Experiment, Yard Safety Awareness, etc., Capital Markets & Financial Services

  •    eOffice
  •    Institute of Management Consultancy
  •    Carnegie Mellon Alumni
  •    Internet Marketing
  •    Lean Six Sigma
  •    The Penn State Alumni Association
  •    RecruitingBlogs
  •    Hedge Fund Group (HFG)
  •    Online Advertising Professionals
  •    The Tepper Technology Network
  •    ThoseinMedia
  •    IntoPittsburgh
  •    International Entrepreneur Club
  •    Venture Capital
  •    Financial Executives International (FEI)
  •    Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators
  •    Startup Specialists
  •    Retail Industry Professionals Group
  •    Social Media Marketing
  •    Licensing Executives Society International
  •    Radio & Television Professionals Network
  •    Licensing, Merchandising & Brand Management
  •    Millionaire Business Club
  •    Linked 2 Leadership
  •    Media Professionals Worldwide
  •    Hooray for Hollyworld!
  •    The Talent Buzz
  •    Entertainment Industry
  •    Linkin Greater Pittsburgh
  •    Nashville FENG
  •    TentMakers
  •    Priority Two
  •    Imagine Pittsburgh
  •    MIT Enterprise Forum Pittsburgh
  •    Heinz Health Programs
  •    Pittsburgh Sales Professionals
  •    Idea Funding Cafe
  •    Carnegie Mellon Startups
  •    Financial Services Career Group - eFinancialCareers US
  •    Management Consulting Jobs
  •    The FENG - Pittsburgh Chapter
  •    Pittsburgh Seekers - North Hills
  •    National Commodities Futures (Series 3)
  •    The Pittsburgh Experiment
  •    The Global Golf Leaders

Richard Mudrinich’s Honors:

* Carnegie Mellon Academic Scholarship
* Board of Directors - “Carnegie Mellon Business Management Game”
* The Enterprise Corporation of Pittsburgh - Small Business Consultant
* Carnegie Mellon Alumni Association
* Schreyer Honors College / University Scholars Program (Penn State)
* Tau Beta Pi National Honor Society
* Golden Key National Honor Society
* President Sparks Award
* Penn State Society of Engineers Award
* College of Engineering Award
* Penn State Mathematics Award
* Westinghouse Sophomore Chemistry Award
* CRC Freshmen Chemistry Award
* PSU President’s Freshmen Academic Scholarship & Award
* Fuel Cell Research Thesis (Penn State)
* Dean’s List (Penn State)
* Penn State Alumni Association
* Board of Directors – MIT Enterprise Forum – New York City Chapter
* Sportsmanship Award – Hermitage Little League Baseball

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