OLAMIDE WILLIAMS
Fort Washington,MD
Summary
As the dedicated business manager for an esteemed NBA player, my primary focus is optimizing and safeguarding my client's financial interests, brand image, and overall career trajectory. My commitment to fostering solid relationships extends beyond the professional realm. I diligently supported my client's personal and professional development before becoming an accomplished Consultant who drives organizational improvements by leveraging expertise in analyzing, articulating, and solving various problems. Well-versed in collaborating with employees and leaders to resolve control, sales, and procedural issues negatively affecting business operations. An outstanding motivator with an adaptable communication style and successful collaboration across organizational levels.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Manager
Jaylen Clark Of The Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnieapolis, MN
08.2023 - Current
- Manage calendars, scheduling meetings, appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Meticulously oversee contract negotiations, endorsements, and strategic partnerships to maximize revenue streams.
- Proactively cultivate and manage brand partnerships, aligning our client with reputable and lucrative opportunities that enhance both visibility and marketability.
- Diligently support our client's personal and professional development.
VP of Operations
Olan Williams & Associates LLC
Ft. Washington, MD
01.2022 - Current
- Communicated with the board or other senior officials about shifting company priorities and projects
- Managed projects from beginning to end, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, coordinating with other teams, and supervising workers
- Ensured that all projects were completed on time and within budget by managing daily operations such as equipment, maintenance, and labor scheduling.
- Reviewed blueprints and other plans to determine how best to implement a new construction project
- Inspected work sites regularly to ensure that they are compliant with safety regulations and that work progressed as scheduled
Business Development Executive
Star Communication Inc
Newark, Delaware
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support client acquisition.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients and industry partners to drive growth.
- Implemented Artificial Intelligence to innovative business development strategies to increase client base, research upcoming opportunities and expand market share.
- Attended agency and industry events to stay up to date with current market trends.
Independent Consultant
OlaWillsEnt
02.2014 - 08.2023
- Conducted meetings with clients to determine project intent, requirements and budgets.
- Solve business problems by defining the problem, interviewing stakeholders, identifying and evaluating alternatives, and presenting findings
- Develop comprehensive account strategies to win new business from new and existing accounts
- Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies.
- Provided personalized business consulting and overhauled services to strengthen client success.
Federal Sales Executive
Bridge Philanthropic Consultant LLC
New York, United States
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Analyzed past sales data and team performance to develop realistic sales goals.
- Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
- Negotiated and closed profitable sales contracts with new and existing customers to increase loyalty and retention.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
Services Sales Representative
Cintas First Aid & Safety
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Acted as a go-to resource for salesforce management software, assisting internal stakeholders as needed
- Provided training to vendors as needed
- Met and exceeded sales goals and achieved maximum sales growth in assigned territory
- Closed over 30 consultative sales to increase profits by 8%.
- Developed exceptional interpersonal, speaking and listening skills from talking with both customers and upper management.
- Expanded new business and developed effective sales and marketing campaigns.
- Overcame various obstacles and closed sales on tough deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.
- Increased profitability and built sales pipeline by leveraging multiple marketing channels and sales techniques.
- Upsold warranties and complementary products to customers through persuasive marketing techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Criminal Justice
University of Greensboro
Greensboro05-2016
Skills
- Sales Development
- Team Leadership & Development
- Client Relationships
- Project Management
- Strategic planning
- Processes and procedures
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office & Salesforce
Timeline
Business Manager
Jaylen Clark Of The Minnesota Timberwolves
08.2023 - Current
Business Development Executive
Star Communication Inc
02.2023 - 01.2024
Federal Sales Executive
Bridge Philanthropic Consultant LLC
09.2022 - 03.2023
VP of Operations
Olan Williams & Associates LLC
01.2022 - Current
Services Sales Representative
Cintas First Aid & Safety
08.2019 - 06.2021
Independent Consultant
OlaWillsEnt
02.2014 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Criminal Justice
University of Greensboro
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