Publishing Executive, Project Management Professional, Web Product Management, Internet Strategist, Web Marketing
Greater Salt Lake City Area
- Current
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- CEO and Chairman of the Board at Evergreen International, Inc.
- Director of Publications and Media Project Office at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- President and CEO at Century Publishing
- Past
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- Director of Internet Coordination at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Executive Leadership Trainer at Springs Leadership, Inc
- Director of Product Development at Springs Leadership, Inc
- Education
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- Brigham Young University
- Brigham Young University
- Brigham Young University
- Brigham Young University
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Larry Richman’s Summary
An ambitious project management executive with over twenty-five years experience. Certified PMP (Project Management Professional). Consultant and trainer to hundreds of employees of Fortune 500 companies. Authored 13 books, seven book translations, and articles in professional magazines and journals. Translator in three languages.
Publishing executive for a major publishing company. Experienced in all aspects, including writing, editing, graphic design, printing, marketing, and distribution.
Experienced product manager for printed, audiovisual, and Web products (including LDS.org, evergreeninternational.org, and other major Web sites).
Larry Richman’s Specialties:
Project management, project office, development of project management systems, Web product management, Web content management, single source publishing, strategic electronic publishing systems, Web standards, translation, interpretation, localization
Larry Richman’s Experience
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CEO and Chairman of the Board
Evergreen International, Inc.
(Non-Profit; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
August 1993 — Present (16 years)
Evergreen International is a non-profit organization that provides education, guidance, and support to individuals who desire to overcome same-sex attraction (also known as same-gender attraction or homosexuality). It is also a resource to their family, professional counselors, and religious leaders.
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Director of Publications and Media Project Office
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
(Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Religious Institutions industry)
January 1983 — Present (26 years 7 months)
1983-present: Directs the project management office that handles over 10,000 projects (printed, audiovisual, Web content, events, and worldwide satellite and Internet broadcasts) per year in up to 185 languages. Coordinates planning, approvals, prioritization, writing, creation, translation, production, printing, and international distribution in 105 offices worldwide. Develops and implements computer-assisted project management systems. Realigned printing worldwide, saving millions of dollars and increasing quality.
2004 to present: Directed the integration of processes for planning, producing, and implementing products and services (printed, audiovisual, Internet, IT systems, events) across six departments (Audiovisual, Correlation, Curriculum, Information and Communications Systems, Materials Management [translation, printing, and distribution], and Physical Facilities [events]. -
President and CEO
Century Publishing
(Publishing industry)
July 1981 — Present (28 years 1 month)
Century Publishing is a virtual company that provides writing, editing, translation, graphic design, printing, and distribution services. The company publishes books, booklets, and educational games on topics such as religion, social issues, same-sex attraction (homosexuality), business, project management, and biographies. As a virtual company, Century Publishing reaches around the globe to find the finest writers, editors, translators, and printing facilities who provide services as independent contractors. The company utilizes the latest information and telecommunication technologies to allow individuals to work together although geographically distant. This project approach to publishing provides the best-suited talent for each publication while keeping overhead and management costs at a minimum. For more information, see www.centurypubl.com
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Director of Internet Coordination
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
(Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Religious Institutions industry)
June 2003 — December 2008 (5 years 7 months)
Product manager for LDS.org and other Church Web properties (hundreds of domain names; tens of thousands of pages; over a million unique visitors each month with 5 million visits and 50 million page views per month. Establishes roles, processes, standards, and governance for the development and maintenance of a suite of corporate Web sites and services. Provides content synergy for dozens of Church Web sites. For more information, see LDSMediaTalk.com. Managed a complete redesign and rebuild of LDS.org in 2003-2006, including implementing XML, metadata standards, common taxonomy, a content management system, portal server technology, and new search tools.
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Executive Leadership Trainer
Springs Leadership, Inc
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
1989 — 1995 (6 years)
Provided leadership training to CEOs, vice-presidents, and managers of various companies on leadership principles and project management.
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Director of Product Development
Springs Leadership, Inc
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
1989 — 1995 (6 years)
Developed company logo and visual identity plan. Also coordinated editing, design, and printing of brochures, manuals, and marketing materials.
Larry Richman’s Education
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Brigham Young University
M.S. , Instructional Science , 1979 — 1981
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Brigham Young University
Ph.D. studies , Instructional Science , 1979 — 1981
Lacking one class and two projects to receive Ph.D.
Honorary Ph.D. granted by Clayton Theological Institute, Clayton, CA (non-accredited). -
Brigham Young University
B.A. , Spanish, Linguistics , 1974 — 1979
- Activities and Societies:
- Awarded Translation Certificate in Spanish, 1978
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Brigham Young University
Translation Certificate , Spanish , 1973 — 1979
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Larry Richman’s Interests:
project management, product management, business process management, scuba diving, languages, travel
Larry Richman’s Groups:
American Management Association: certified trainer, member since 1981
Project Management Institute: member since 1996, LDS Linked In
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LDS Guatemala-El Salvador Mission Alumni
Larry Richman’s Honors:
Certified PMP (Project Management Professional) 2001 to present
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