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Chris Ludwig

Magnolia,AR

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

Boys & Girls Club of Magnolia
05.2022 - Current
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring cost-effective procurement processes.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, reducing overall costs and increasing profitability.
  • Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
  • Increased yearly operating budget 40% by developing and strengthening community support and donations
  • Oversaw major infrastructure upgrades to support rapid growth while minimizing downtime or disruptions to existing services.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.

Director of Athletics & Facilities

Boys & Girls Club of Magnolia
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Supervised and coordinated all youth sports seasons consisting of Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth baseball and softball, NFL Flag Football, Basketball, and Volleyball
  • Worked with all volunteer coaches & parents regarding rules and regulations
  • Conducted and Performed repairs within the facility and coordinated repairs through receiving bids from contractors
  • Increased the youth sports revenue by $25,000 in first year through increased youth participation and local community business sponsorships
  • Increased the number of youth participating in our sports program by 200 since 2020
  • Conducted numerous public speaking engagements withing community
  • Supervised local community service workers through our local court system
  • Performed filing duties of daily work
  • Supervised and help with all after-school activities for over 150 local youth
  • Address all staff & student disciplinary issues as they need to handled
  • Worked closely with local school district coaches to provide camps and opportunities for youths involved in our sports program
  • Worked with parents face-to-face and over the telephone
  • Supervised an assistant to provide valuable help in all sport activities ranging from field preparation, paperwork, and other general facility upkeep
  • Assisted in raising $200,000 through a fundraising campaign in community to begin necessary improvements to the Boys & Girls Club of Magnolia
  • Streamlined budget management processes, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to support athletic department goals.
  • Established strong community ties through outreach initiatives, fostering increased support for athletic teams and events.

Statewide Investigator

ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT
02.2016 - 08.2020
  • Conducted criminal investigations consisting of interviews, interrogations, and case file preparation on all landowner complaints ranging from arson, timber theft, littering, and animal theft
  • Testified in numerous criminal and civil trail cases and dispositions
  • Conducted training seminars for numerous local law enforcement agencies
  • Performed numerous PowerPoint presentations across the state regarding the department’s functions and responsibilities
  • Supervised 5 part-time law enforcement officers which consisted of job duties and training
  • Worked with numerous law enforcement agencies in the arrest and search of suspects in criminal investigations

County Forest Ranger

Arkansas Forestry Commission
06.1999 - 02.2016
  • Performed and supervised crews in suppression of wildfires using heavy machinery and hand tools
  • Supervisor in the Incident Command System during large wildfire events by coordinating aerial water drops, multiple ground crews, and directing other local law enforcement and fire suppression crews
  • Performed all public speaking engagements as requested
  • Served as a part time law enforcement officer assisting with all fire escape, illegal trash dumping, and timber theft complaints
  • Supervised all maintenance work on vehicles and fire suppression equipment
  • Conducted fire suppression classes for local volunteer fire departments and performed printing jobs on an inter-agency training for all new employees
  • Arkansas Forestry Commission Employee of the Year in 2006

Education

High School Diploma -

Mt. Holly High School
05.1994

Certified Law Enforcement Officer -

Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy
07.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Technology

South Arkansas Community College
08.1997

General Studies -

Southern Arkansas University
05.1995

Skills

  • Budgeting and Finance
  • Self-Motivated
  • Strong Verbal Communication Skills
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Hard Worker
  • Positive and Upbeat
  • POS Systems knowledge
  • Strong Supervisory Skills
  • Personable
  • Dedicated
  • Problem-Solving
  • Detailed and Organized
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Time Management
  • Business Accounting
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Reconciliation of Accounts
  • Youth Membership Retention
  • Community Involvement
  • Executive leadership
  • Organizational leadership
  • Staff management
  • Risk management
  • Organizational growth
  • Administrative leadership
  • Policy development
  • Policy updates

Accomplishments

    2020 Magnolia Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year

    2024 Leadership Magnolia Class

Timeline

Chief Executive Officer

Boys & Girls Club of Magnolia
05.2022 - Current

Director of Athletics & Facilities

Boys & Girls Club of Magnolia
08.2020 - 05.2022

Statewide Investigator

ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT
02.2016 - 08.2020

County Forest Ranger

Arkansas Forestry Commission
06.1999 - 02.2016

Certified Law Enforcement Officer -

Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy

Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Technology

South Arkansas Community College

General Studies -

Southern Arkansas University

High School Diploma -

Mt. Holly High School

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