Chad Rickabaugh Email & Phone Number

Rockledge, FL, US

Florida

As the Founder and CEO of RevText I am responsible for running all facets of the business, including Customer Satisfaction, Product Development, Innovation, Sales, and Marketing.RevText is dedicated to revolutionizing the way brands connect with their audiences, driving meaningful interactions that inspire loyalty, drive growth, and create lasting impact.

Melbourne, Florida, United States

Melbourne, Florida Area

Program Manager for Gulfstream Operations supporting the Satcom Direct OEM Management team. Responsibilities include:- Execution of current Contracts - Work with Gulfstream Advanced R&D teams to ensure SD's projects/products in development meet and exceed customer expectations when launched - Management of RFI (Request For Information)/RFP (Request For.

Viera, Florida Area

• Product Manager Responsibilities:
• Cradle to Grave Product management for a suite of Satcom Direct In-Flight Connectivity products
• Development of product business cases/models for various routers, antennas, and accompanying software
• Management of RFI (Request For Information)/RFP (Request For Proposal) requests from aircraft OEMs including Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault
• Competitive Analysis
• Creation of MRD (Marketing Requirements Documents) and PRD (Product Requirements Documents)

Viera, Florida

Project Manager Responsibilities: - Oversee Business Aviation R&D projects all the way from initial requirement gathering, prototyping, DO-160 qualification, airworthiness certification, to market launch- Ensure resource availability and allocation met the needs of the project- Provide milestone updates to senior leadership - Superior Supply Chain.

Melbourne, Florida Area

• Managed and directed the daily execution of Domestic and International Electro-Optical Thermal Imaging defense contracts
• Heavy Proposal Management experience
• ITAR management on numerous international defense weapon programs
• Earned Value Financial and Scheduling Reporting - Monthly basis
• Integrated Program Team Leadership Experience
• Managed material inventory with supply chain team

Melbourne, Florida Area

Provided strategic and tactical input to the business development vice president by evaluating new EOIR initiatives and business opportunities. Provided detailed input into Price to Win strategyProvided sales team with monthly in-depth competitive analysis briefings. Initiated, supported, and oversaw numerous competitive RFI, RFQ, RFP responses for various.

Melbourne, Florida Area

Responsible for maintaining and promoting DRS products in the field.Implemented a new deployed repair facility in Iraq in 2007 for thermal imaging product never before supported in theater.Responsible for training, inspiring and overseeing six FSR’s as a section lead. Performed numerous product retrofits in the field that required establishing a positive.

Worked as battalion Optics Chief responsible for the oversight, maintenance, and training of all ground electro-optic equipmentPerformed training and demonstrated leadership to the battalion as the head marksmanship instructorSupported highest echelon repairs of deployed units EO gear and maintained operational readiness Received meritorious board.

Master Of Science - Ms, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Business Administration And Management, General

Education record

Activities and Societies: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), National Academy of Business and Finance