Walter William Hays III
Athens,GA
Summary
Consumer Economics major at the University of Georgia, looking to start a career in Medical Sales. My goal in life is to work just as hard as I can in order to better myslef, my family, and my community. I have worked many jobs over my life that have provided me with many valuable skills, knowledge, and connections that I take pride in having worked hard to obtain.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Care and Outreach Liaison to Greek Life
University Of Georgia
08.2024 - Current
- Guided students in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems; personal, school, work, life, etc.
- Coordinated with all fraternity and sorority leadership to run wellness commissions and help members in need
- Gave lectures and presentations to large groups to educate members on wellness, mental health, and campus resources
Director of Business Development and Sales
DGD Outdoors(Adventures)
02.2024 - Current
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
- Negotiated, prepared, and signed contracts with clients.
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
- Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
Event Planning/Marketing Manager
DGD Fund
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Helped with end-to-end event planning process through meetings, walk-throughs and day-of execution.
- Collaborated with leadership and colleagues to coordinate staffing for each event.
- Negotiated with vendors to achieve most favorable terms.
Logistics Assistant/Sales Specialist
Williamson Bros. Realty & Auction
05.2016 - 12.2022
- Demonstrated professional conduct with clients to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Supported sales, realtors, consultants, and underwriters in marketing and sales activities.
- Made copies, filed sales receipts and orders, sent faxes, wrote sales contracts and executed other general office organization duties.
- Gathered and sorted items for sale, organized at auction site and prepared written materials regarding items.
- Completed general carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing installations and repairs.
NIL Agent
Classic City Collective
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Representative for athletes in the sports of basketball, baseball, volleyball, and softball at the University of Georgia in their pursuit to reach their NIL goals.
- Identified and mitigated business and legal risks in prospective and existing contracts.
- Developed and updated website and social media profile pages to market Classic City Collective.
- Organized business structure and environment to help each employee maximize potential.
Food and Beverage Specialist
Catamount Ranch and Club
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Oversaw golf course food and beverage operations, delivered day-to-day consistency and set and maintained highest food quality and service standards.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Provided exceptional service that reflected restaurant standards and core values.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings in safe.
Food Server
Periodic Table
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Welcomed guests with personable attitude and seated them at optimal locations based on individual preferences and server balancing requirements.
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
Marketing Director/Onboarding Specialist
WithIt: Better Together
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Withit is a startup app that originated in Charlottesville, Virginia and we chose Athens to be one of the first cities to test our app in.
- The purpose of Withit is to bring local college students and recent graduates together with restaurants and venues in their area by providing a single place for these businesses to post there upcoming events and deals.
- Coordinated with 6 staff members to implement sales and marketing strategies.
- Collaborated with customers to provide customized services to meet specific needs.
- Prepared and delivered polished and professional customer presentations and pitches.
Education
BBA - Consumer Economics
University Of Georgia
Athens, GA05-2025
High School Diploma -
Athens Academy: College Prepatory School
Athens, GA05.2019
Skills
- Experience in Leadership
- Microsoft Excel Proficiency
- Sales and Relationship Building
- Social Media Marketing
- Carpentry Skills
- Basic Spanish Speaking Ability
- People and Communication Skills
- Great Work Ethic
- Financial Planning Knowledge
- Customer Relations
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Non-Profit Work
Affilitiations
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
- Social Chair 2019-2020
- Rush Chair 2019-2020
- Head of Judicial Board 2021
- Head of Wellness 2021-2023
- Health and Safety Chair 2022-2023
Negotium Entrepreneurship Society
- Attend weekly leadership workshops, guest presentations, and learn valuable lessons in navigating a complex and uncertain business environment.
- Invited among 19 other successful and ambitious students to gain knowledge and learn from the experiences of self-made businessmen.
University of Georgia Ducks Unlimited
- Fundraising for Banquets/Wetland Conservation
- Weekly Meetings
Over 250 hours of charity work for:
- Extra Special People/Happy Feet
- Projeect Safe
- The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
- Athens First United Methodist Church
- Raised over $1,400 for Over The Edge for Kids at Athens SPARC
- Raised $2,700 for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through the Ham Ansley Drive
Timeline
Student Care and Outreach Liaison to Greek Life
University Of Georgia
08.2024 - Current
Director of Business Development and Sales
DGD Outdoors(Adventures)
02.2024 - Current
Event Planning/Marketing Manager
DGD Fund
05.2022 - 02.2024
NIL Agent
Classic City Collective
05.2022 - 10.2022
Food and Beverage Specialist
Catamount Ranch and Club
05.2021 - 08.2021
Food Server
Periodic Table
05.2021 - 08.2021
Marketing Director/Onboarding Specialist
WithIt: Better Together
01.2020 - 08.2021
Logistics Assistant/Sales Specialist
Williamson Bros. Realty & Auction
05.2016 - 12.2022
BBA - Consumer Economics
University Of Georgia
High School Diploma -
Athens Academy: College Prepatory School
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