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Richard A Bangs

Location
colleyville, TX (US)
Work Category
Telecommunications

About Me

Retired from Verizon Communications in 2003 and from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this year. Spent most of my career with Verizon as Project/Program Manager and as a Supervisor of a Transportation Security Officer team with the DHS. Married with two adult children. Have lived in Colleyville Texas since 1989 and graduated from Ohio State with Bachelor in Business and a Master in Business from University of Arkansas. Military service with USAF from 1968 to 1974.

Work Experience

  • Dec 2008 - May 2009
    dfw airport, TX (US)
    Master Behavior Detection Officer
    Transportation Security Administration DFW Airport
    Performed passive observation and engaged in voluntary encounters with the public to determine whether individuals may be involved in harmful activities against transportation systems. Relied on seasoned experience and knowledge of the work and governing laws, regulations, policy, and procedures to independently complete this assessment.
  • Apr 2004 - Nov 2008
    dfw airport, TX (US)
    Lead Transportation Security Officer
    Transportation Security Administration
    Managed a team of ten (10) Transportation Security Officers (TSO) responsible for ensuring the secure and safe transport of passengers and their property on commercial airlines.
  • Jan 2003 - Nov 2003
    irving, TX (US)
    Product Deployment Manager
    Verizon Communications (formerly GTE)
    Led multiple product deployment teams that developed end-to-end processes, system enhancements, and operations and marketing methods and procedures.
  • Jan 2001 - Dec 2002
    irving, TX (US)
    Product Deployment Process Manager
    Verizon Communications (formerly GTE)
    Managed an inter-functional team in the review, design, development and implementation of a standardized new product development process. Conducted process training, managed process documentation and compliance and facilitated bi-weekly executive overview committee product reviews for one year after process implementation.
  • Jan 1997 - Dec 2000
    irving, TX (US)
    Manager – Program Management
    Verizon Communications (formerly GTE)
    Responsible for the overall planning and management of activities related to the initiation, development, life cycle management, and/or operation of information systems and infrastructure technology that support corporate advanced services objectives and meet customer needs. Managed multiple project teams to solve business problems and ensure systems and infrastructure delivery within time, cost, and quality objectives.

Education

  • 1978 - 1980
    Associate's - Data Processing
    Shawnee State University
    Computer programming and systems analysis
  • 1971 - 1973
    Master's - Management
    University of Arkansas
    Master's earned while in military service in England. General courses included organizational management, behavior management, finance and accounting, operations management, business statisitics, etc. Comprehensive test taken to complete degree requirements.
  • 1964 - 1968
    Bachelor's - Finance
    The Ohio State University
    General business courses including accounting, statisitics, organizational behavior, case management, business law, etc. Majored in finance with emphasis on corporate finance, cost of capital, etc.

Courses & Certifications

Certified Project Management Professional until 2006

Hobbies & Interests

Fitness, Reading, Yard Work, Snow Skiing, Camping