Ted Guarriello - Professional Bio
 Theodore J. Guarriello III is an Entrepreneur, Executive Manager, I.T. Consultant and Business Owner currently participating in several business ventures. Ted is the creator and Executive Partner of Treue Limited Partnership, an enterprise formed to operate a series of Great Clips hair salons. Additionally, Ted provides selected software engineering and technology consulting services through Guarriello Technical Services, LLC.
Having literally grown up at Nursery Supplies, Inc., his family's manufacturing business, Ted has had a rare opportunity to work at every level of manufacturing from plant laborer to executive operations management. His love of technology, innate curiosity and instincts for continuous system improvement helped to drive both his career and the company to leadership positions over the course of his 25 year tenure. Among his career accomplishments are many US and International Patents, several OSHA and EPA certifications, a Master Electrician's License, multiple project awards, and a recurring invitations to speak to MBA students at Babson College in Boston, MA.
While working at Nursery Supplies, Ted also started and operated West Digital Systems from 1988 through 1994. With this successful part-time venture, he designed and built special purpose PC's and digital controllers. Working in C++ and other languages, Ted developed several proprietary database systems and embedded control systems for laboratory testing robots, military assembly systems and industrial process control.
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Education and Certifications
Dual-major Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Information Technology; Colorado Technical University; 4.00 GPA
Graduate Level Certificate: Accounting and Finance; Colorado Technical University; 4.00 GPA
Microsoft Project Certificate: Computer Learning Network; Camp Hill, PA
OSHA 501 Outreach Trainer Certificate
Master Electrician License
EPA Universal and MVAC Refrigerant License
Certified PM Mechanic: Mainstream Engineering
Currently pursuing Six-Sigma Black belt
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Life After Nursery Supplies
In January 2007, Ted accepted a temporary position with Hagerstown Community College as an instructor of Industrial Technology courses. During his one year of full-time employment, he competently instructed courses in Safety and Code Compliance, Basic Electronics, Fluid Power, Industrial Maintenance, Motor/Machine Theory and Information technology. In 2008, Ted dropped down to part-time status yet continues to teach part time and acts as a member of the Industrial Technology Advisory Committee.
Ted has been honored by Hagerstown Community College as follows:
2009 Outstanding Adjunct Instructor (Sole Honoree)
2008 Outstanding Adjunct Instructor - Technology and Computer Studies Division
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Letters of Reccomendation
Following are several letters written by past managers and colleagues. These have been scanned at a low resolution to allow for rapid download. High quality copies are available upon request.
George Derr:EVP - Direct Supervisor
Dick Shrode: CEO - Direct Supervisor
Mike Mcgrann: Business Process Consultant to NSI and Guarriello Family
Tom DeGaetano: Industrial Controls/Technology Vendor to NSI
Additional information and references can be found on Ted's LinkedIn Page.
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Contact Information
Ted can be reached through email at ted@guarriello.com
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