- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Peachtree Road Race runner - 34 years
- Family time
RICKY WILLIAMS
Summary
A passionate professional with extensive teaching and athletic experience, dedicated to student success. Highly motivated and goal-oriented, I am driven to achieve positive results. A career that is characterized by professionalism, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit, along with a strong reputation as an effective communicator. I excel at cultivating relationships and assessing the unique needs of individuals and groups.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Development Officer
Mercy Health Center
Athens, GA
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Increased recurring donations by designing an engaging monthly giving program tailored to supporter interests.
- Strengthened fundraising efforts by developing and executing comprehensive annual development plans.
- Identified and closed profitable new opportunities.
- Managed capital campaigns to raise funds for facility improvements, including setting goals, developing timelines, and coordinating marketing efforts.
Residential & Commercial Realtor
Hardy Realty & Berkshire Hathaway
Rome & Athens GA
01.2017 - 11.2023
- Top 10 producer in residential and commercial real estate
- Ensured timely completion of necessary paperwork, coordinating with various parties throughout transactions for seamless progress towards closing dates.
- Educated clients about local neighborhoods, schools, amenities, and community features relevant to their housing search criteria.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and addressing their specific needs in finding residential properties.
Owner/President
Williams Lawn & Landscape LLC
Rome GA
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Built a regional landscape company from the ground up by leveraging my relationships in Rome
- Successfully servicing over 100 residential and commercial clients
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Director of Recreation
Berry College
01.2008 - 12.2013
- Lead the department to record participation rates 3 years in a row
- Organized and implemented alumni, student and staff events on campus
- Coordinated moving into the 32,000 square foot Cage Center Recreation Facility
- Added multiple sports to align with intramural trends
- Initiated and completed construction of on-campus campgrounds
- Oversaw 3 full time employees and 70 part time employees
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Shorter University
01.1996 - 12.2007
- Supervised and organized all facets of the program including budgets, recruiting, practice, game day management, travel plans for 20+ people for away games and tournaments, study session and summer camps
- Worked closely with the Alumni Association to organize multiple events on campus
- Managed operating budget of $100,000
- Organized and directed study sessions that produced a 95% Graduation Rate
- Organized the Inaugural Coaches vs Cancer basketball tournament in the state of Georgia
- Coordinated all summer camp events with 500+ participants
- Lecturer in Health & Physical Education Department
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
UNC-Pembroke
01.1992 - 12.1996
- Assisted the head coach with daily operations including recruiting, practices, travel and games
- Coordinated Summer Camps events
- Directed study sessions to remain at a 100% graduation rate
- Aided with pre-season, season and tournament scheduling and conducted training and practices to prepare for league, conference and tournament play.
- Lecturer in Health & Physical Education Department
Education
Master of Science - Education, Physical Education
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, ALBachelor of Science - Business & Economics
Berry College
Rome, GASkills
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Event organization
- Recreation coordination
- Behavior management
- Positive role model and mentor
- Fundraising Expertise
- Public speaking
Additional Experience
- Young Life Committee, 2014-2016, Rome, GA
- Vacation Bible School Recreation Coordinator, 2002-2008, Rome, GA
- Organized and executed camps and events of 500+ attendees
- Organized and executed the Inaugural Coaches vs. Cancer basketball tournament in the state of Georgia.
Interests
Timeline
Chief Development Officer
Mercy Health Center
11.2023 - 11.2024
Residential & Commercial Realtor
Hardy Realty & Berkshire Hathaway
01.2017 - 11.2023
Owner/President
Williams Lawn & Landscape LLC
01.2013 - 12.2017
Director of Recreation
Berry College
01.2008 - 12.2013
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Shorter University
01.1996 - 12.2007
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
UNC-Pembroke
01.1992 - 12.1996
Master of Science - Education, Physical Education
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science - Business & Economics
Berry College