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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
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
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
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, AL

Bachelor of Science - Business & Economics

Berry College
Rome, GA

Skills

  • 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

  • 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

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

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