Richard Hopcroft
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Federal Benefit Specialist, April 2017 to present
Federal Benefit Specialists Co.
Explain federal-benefit packages to federal workers. Help federal workers save on premium costs on their Federal Employee Group Life Insurance. Tax-Exempt Qualified Rollovers of Thrift Savings Plans into fixed annuities.
President & Founder, 2003 to 2016
Relationship Biz, Inc.
Founded a call center promoting group health insurance, 401Ks, defined benefit plans, annuities, and accreditation courses. Direct-marketing to manufacturing industry's quality-control, plant, and project managers on behalf of hardware and software automation, calibration, and metrology experts. Hire, train and direct all staff including managers and call-center employees.
Principal & Co-Founder, 2000 to 2003
Richard Hopcroft & Associates Public Relations, LLC
Placed news stories for financial, recruiting, and legal sectors emphasizing urban outreach, media and government relations. Held special events and press conferences for Sussman & Sikes ad firm's clients.
Bachelors of Science Degree in Public Relations
1989 to 1994
Ferris State University