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Allen James OLY

Allen James OLY

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Communications, Marketing, Sales, and Professional Athlete

  • Education

    • Shorecrest HS

      1978 - 1982

    • Western Washington University

      1982 - 1987
      BA Business Admin - Marketing Emphasis

      Activities and Societies: Track & Field Team - Team Captain '85 & '86 4 x NAIA All-America, 2 x NAIA Academic All-America Athletics Hall of Fame

  • Experience

    • USA Track & Field

      Jan 1976 - Jan 1996
      Athlete

      1992 & 1996 US Olympian 1993 & 1995 World Championship Teams1995 Pan American TeamsEvent: 20km and 50km Walks

    • Athletes in Action

      Jan 1989 - Jan 1992
      Track & Field Team Manager

    • Self-employed

      Mar 1989 - now
      Professional Elite Athlete

      1992 & 1996 Team USA Olympian, competing domestically and internationally, along with coaching, mentoring, and public speaking.

    • United States Olympic Committee

      Jul 1992 - Aug 1996
      1992 & 1996 Olympian - Track & Field

      Competed in the 20K Walk in Barcelona and the 50K Walk in Atlanta.

    • Empire State Games - NYS Parks

      Jun 1998 - Jul 2000
      Director of Marketing

      Constructed marketing packages for annual games. Obtained corporate sponsorships. Enhanced volunteer relationships for local organizing committees. In games logistics and support staff.

    • NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2007
      Director of Marketing - Niagara Region

      Established proactive strategies for media relations. Optimized patron flow and leveraged tourism industry partners. Assisted in the creation of customer service and sales training modules. Focused on partnering with regional and national businesses to broaden audience and increase sales.

    • Toth's Sports

      Mar 2008 - Jun 2016
      Contractor Sales, Sales Engineer & Product Implementation

      Created innovative solutions for schools, architects and athletic facilities. Developed long term customer relationships. Identified and integrated client needs into products. Primarily focused on Daktronics scoreboard solutions and integrated audio systems.

    • Anta America

      Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
      Product Manager

      Anta is China's largest athletic footwear company. We will continue to design product for them from our China office, but we're handing off the sales and distribution channels for US sales to a wholesaler.

    • Self Employed

      Jun 2017 - now
      Property Manager

      Managing five properties, two commercial and three residential, including a managing construction of an 8,800 sqft home.

    • Concept 21

      Jun 2017 - Jun 2019
      Brand Development and Research Teammember

    • A 1 All American Roofing Co

      May 2020 - Jun 2022
      Salesperson

    • Delta Air Lines

      Apr 2022 - Nov 2022
      Flight Attendant

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Athletic Coach

      USA Track & Field
      Jan 2020

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Allen James OLY
      Head Coach - 2007 Pan American Race Walking Cup - Apr 2007 Selected as Head Coach for the 13th Edition of the Pan American Race Walking Cup and IAAF Area Championships. As head coach, I had to make a last minute decision when an athlete's passport was too close to expiration for a Visa to be granted and a replacement was needed. As head coach, I inserted myself into the competition. By virtue of three of our team finishing in each event, Team USA won the men's overall team championship and IAAF area championship. My finish was key as the… Show more Selected as Head Coach for the 13th Edition of the Pan American Race Walking Cup and IAAF Area Championships. As head coach, I had to make a last minute decision when an athlete's passport was too close to expiration for a Visa to be granted and a replacement was needed. As head coach, I inserted myself into the competition. By virtue of three of our team finishing in each event, Team USA won the men's overall team championship and IAAF area championship. My finish was key as the 3rd team member to finish. This is the first time in USA Track & Field history that a team coach has also secured a team title as an athlete. Show less