William Duckworth

Experience

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  CVS Health

  Nov 2001 - May 2008

  Supervisor
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  Youngstown State University

  Aug 2004 - Nov 2018

  2008 - 2016 PA, Music and Video Board Producer/Director (Football & Basketball) 2017- 2018 Tailgate host & sideline pass enforcement. (Football) • Responsible for recruiting, hiring, managing and evaluating officials for all high school and NCAA level events as well as the Horizon League and President Athletic Conference Championships meets. • Assist in all aspects of meet setup and meet management. - Assist in all aspects of sales of corporate partnerships.- Assist in all aspects of game/event management for football, men’s & women’s basketball and special events such as high school sports and conference championship.

  • Gameday Supervisor

    May 2008 - Nov 2018

  • Coordinator/Manager of Officials

    Jan 2011 - Apr 2014

  • Marketing Assistant

    Aug 2004 - May 2008
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  Ohio High School Athletic Association

  Jan 2008 - now

  The Ohio High School Athletic Association was born on November 9, 1907 when a "Board of Director's" was formed to oversee the growth of interscholastic athletics in Ohio. The first state championship ever held by the OHSAA was for Track & Field in May of 1908, track would remain the only state championship conducted by the OHSAA for nearly 15 years. The 2022 - 2023 school year will mark the 115th Boys and 48th Girls OHSAA State Track & Field Championship.In this role am responsible for:- Tournament site selection. - Assist with Tournament & Championship event/meet management. - Day to day administration of the sports of track & cross country.- Provide coaches and school school administrators support. - Publishing of Tournament & Coaches Manuals- Establishment of sport specific regulations and tournmant policies. Show less The Ohio High School Athletic Association was born on November 9, 1907 when a "Board of Director's" was formed to oversee the growth of interscholastic athletics in Ohio. The first state championship ever held by the OHSAA was for Track & Field in May of 1908, track would remain the only state championship conducted by the OHSAA for nearly 15 years. The 2022 - 2023 school year will mark the 115th Boys and 48th Girls OHSAA State Track & Field Championship. In this position I work as a subject matter expert for the sports of Track & Field and Cross Country. My duties include:• Handling all state rules issues/interpretations/questions from officials and coaches.• Developing and executing performance evaluation processes and procedures for district, regional and state tournament officials.• Assigning tournament officials for regional and state tournaments.• Visiting tournament sites to observe officials’ and site performance.• Creating and executing officials training programs for use at local association meetings.• Serving as clinician for coaches and officials’ clinics/meetings as requested.• Assist with planning for the OHSAA Middle School & High School Track and Field Championships, the OHSAA Cross Country Middle School & High School Invitaionals, and the OHSAA Cross Country Championship. • Participating in national and state planning and rules meetings as time and needs allow. Show less Serving as a registered OHSAA Track & Field and Cross Country Official, I work as a independent contractor of the OHSAA officiating meets held at local schools and tournaments hosted by the OHSAA. I work to ensure all rules are followed during the contest and that meets are held in a safe and sportsmanlike manor.Some of my officiating accomplishments are: • Track District Tournament Official 2006-2019, 2021• Track Regional Tournament Official 2007-2016, 2018-2019, 2021• Track Regional Tournament Head Field Judge 2017 • Cross Country Regional Tournament Assistant Starter 2012 – 2017• State Track Championship Meet Pole Vault Official 2009-2012, 2017-2019 • State Track Championship Meet Head Pole Vault Official Division 1 2021 • State Meet Championship Hurdle Crew 2013-2016• Presenter at the 2016 & 2018 Ohio Track & Field and Cross Country Officials Association Clinic.• Officiated the Horizon League (NCAA Division 1) Indoor Track & Field Conference Championship, Outdoor Track & Field Conference Championship and Cross Country Conference Championship • Officiated the Mid America Conference/MAC ( NCAA Division 1) Indoor Track & Field Conference Championship Show less The Ohio High School Athletic Association was born on November 9, 1907 when a "Board of Director's" was formed to oversee the growth of interscholastic athletics in Ohio. The first state championship ever held by the OHSAA was for Track & Field in May of 1908, track would remain the only state championship conducted by the OHSAA for nearly 15 years. The 2022 - 2023 school year will mark the 115th Boys and 48th Girls OHSAA State Track & Field Championship.In this role I assist with - Tournament site selection. - Tournament & Championship event/meet management. - General sport administration issues. - Publishing of Tournament & Coaches Manuals- Establishment of sport specific policies and processes. Show less • Created and managed an association-wide recruitment process that created net growth in the officials association each year. • Created and managed an association-wide new official mentorship program that paired new officials with veteran officials for their first few seasons. o Ensured officials had experience at every position in their first few seasons. o Used officials below the years of service requirement in support positions at the regional tournaments o Worked with athletic administrators and meet managers to ensure new officials were not placed alone at events until they were ready. • Started the process to set up a scholarship endowment to award local high school students college scholarships. • Implemented a yearly hands-on officiating clinic held each March. Show less

  • Sport Administrator | Track & Field and Cross Country

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Director of Officiating Development | Track & Field and Cross Country

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Track & Field and Cross Country Registered Official

    Jan 2004 - now

  • Assistant Sport Administrator | Track & Field and Cross Country

    Jun 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Greater Youngstown Track Officials Association Secretary

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2017
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  Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

  May 2008 - Feb 2010

  Account Manager

  -Responsible for sales, merchandising and product placement on assigned sales route. -Responsible for selling customer marketing agreements to assigned customers.

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  The Coca-Cola Company

  Feb 2010 - Mar 2016

  - Responsible for training and coaching of all employees on new product implementation, new technology platforms and industry best practices. - Responsible for training of all new employees. - Responsible for sales and execution of of CMA agreements for all local and regional chain/key accounts. - Responsible for the set up and on boarding of all new customer locations. - Serve as the first step resolution of all customer issues is the district.- Participate on ongoing training as part of the District Manager training program. Show less

  • Account Manager II

    Oct 2010 - Mar 2016

  • Account Manager

    Feb 2010 - Oct 2010
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  Coca-Cola Consolidated

  Mar 2016 - Oct 2018

  -Guide and train a talented team of Account Developers who work with partner retail locations on the sale, promotion and implementation of innovation in both the large box and c-store environments.- Work with partner retail location on ways to grow their business by creating solutions that incorporate our portfolio of brands with their operational and retail efforts. -Sell Customer Marketing Agreements to local Independent retailers and chains.-Oversee the merchandising department to ensure that both our and our partners needs are being met. -Ensure cost per case, cases per hour and other merchandising budgets are met on a weekly, monthly and yearly biases. Show less • Successfully sold in 57 incremental shelves during 2015/16 Club Coke Customer Marketing Agreement (CMA) Selling Season. These gains covered 23 outlets and four retail chains, resulting in over 125 new SKUs across all stores. In just one quarter of sales (4th qtr 2015) these gains resulted in Non-Monster incremental growth of 2,840 cases and increased gross profit by over $40,000.• Created and implemented merchandising solutions and standards for the Youngstown Sales Team to execute at Dollar General. These resulted in the below - YTD 2015 – 1,640 cases of Gold Peak Tea $41,000 in revenue; 1041 cases 16oz Sparkling, $18,000 in revenue; 20oz Sparkling increased by 24% - YTD 2016 2,470 cases of Gold Peak Tea for a 50% volume and revenue increase; 1961 cases 16oz Sparkling for a 88% volume increase, 117% increase in revenue; 20oz Sparkling increased by 49%• #1 in the district with sales volume growth of 14.7% and 16.7% growth in gross profit over a two year period. (2012-14). • Grew volume 3.66% and GP 12.4% in 2014 overdriving the district growths of 3.3% and 9%.• Sold in and executed new cooler sets and a maximum Customer Marketing Agreement in the Truck World Shell group of stores. In the 1st Qtr of 2017 this chain grew 9% on top of 26% growth in 2016.• Helped successfully sell in or renew Customer Marketing Agreements to five groups of stores totaling 35 outlets in 2016 Show less

  • District Manager

    Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Account Developer

    Mar 2016 - Oct 2017
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  YMCA of Greater Toledo

  Oct 2018 - Aug 2021

  Executive Director of Membership

  Founded in London in 1844 by Sir George Williams, the YMCA has a storied history of innovation and service to the community. Serving the American public since 1851, the Y is committed to Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. With a mission to be FOR ALL 20,000 full-time staff and 600,000 volunteers serve over 9 million youth and 13 million adults annually out of 2,700 YMCAs serving 10,000 communities nationwide.As the Executive Director of Membership for the YMCA of Greater Toledo, I oversaw membership operations and member service for ten branches and several shared service Ys in northwest Ohio & southwest Michigan. With over $10 million in membership revenue annually, my responsibilities included: member experience, pricing, staff training, member service, third party insurance reimbursements, data tracking, annual campaign, program area collaboration as well as revenue and retention.In addition to my responsibilities at the YMCA of Greater Toledo, I also served as the YMCA Professional Network Chapter 34 Peer Leader for membership. In this position, I provide support and consultation for my peers across northern Ohio. This support included leading peer conversations during the 2021 Ohio YMCA Leadership Conference.In 2021 I was the recipient of an Ohio YMCA Hero Award from the Ohio Alliance of YMCAs and YMCA Professional Network. I received a Cause Driven Leadership Award for Association Support from the YMCA of Greater Toledo for work during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. I was the 2019 YMCA Professional Network Chapter 34 Rookie of The Year. Show less

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  Ohio Business Week

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

  Strategic Advisor

  Founded in 1989 by former Detroit Tiger’s and Cleveland Indian’s pitcher Ron Nischwitz, Ohio Business Week is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and educating young leaders to succeed as entrepreneurs in the global economy. As a former participant, volunteer, and board member I can attest firsthand to the life-changing results this program can have on its participants.As a strategic consultant I worked with the board of directors and foundation executive director to move the organization forward following the pandemic. To grow the organization's impact; I focued on increasing financial support by expanding marketing, increasing attendance, and developing new programming. Show less

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  PepsiCo

  Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  Sales District Leader

  Pepsi was first introduced as "Brad's Drink" in New Bern, North Carolina, United States, in 1893 by Caleb Bradham, who made it at his drugstore where the drink was sold.It was renamed Pepsi-Cola in 1898, "Pepsi" because it was advertised to relieve dyspepsia (today more commonly known as indigestion or an upset stomach) and "Cola" referring to the cola flavor. Some have also suggested that "Pepsi" may have been a reference to the drink aiding digestion like the digestive enzyme pepsin, but pepsin itself was never used as an ingredient to Pepsi-Cola.In my role as a Sales District Leader, I lead a team of hard-working and dedicated sales professionals who build relationships with large format customers. My team is responsible for the sale of over 2.5 million unites representing over $27M in sales. Representing the markets #1 brands, we leverage the strength of our products and market leading service to build value for customers and their consumers. Show less

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  YMCA of Sandusky County

  Dec 2022 - now

  Founded in London in 1844 by Sir George Williams, the YMCA has a storied history of innovation and service to the community. Serving the American public since 1851, the Y is committed to Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. With a mission to be FOR ALL 20,000 full-time staff and 600,000 volunteers serve over 9 million youth and 13 million adults annually out of 2,700 YMCAs serving 10,000 communities nationwide.My responsibilities included direct oversight of the aquatics, membership, marketing, housekeeping & facility maintenance departments, including member and program experience, third party insurance memberships, community relations, corporate wellness, and other areas of Y operations. In 2021 I was the recipient of an Ohio YMCA Hero Award from the Ohio Alliance of YMCAs and YMCA Professional Network. I received a Cause Driven Leadership Award for Association Support from the YMCA of Greater Toledo for work during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. I was the 2019 YMCA Professional Network Chapter 34 Rookie of The Year. Show less Founded in London in 1844 by Sir George Williams, the YMCA has a storied history of innovation and service to the community. Serving the American public since 1851, the Y is committed to Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. With a mission to be FOR ALL 20,000 full-time staff and 600,000 volunteers serve over 9 million youth and 13 million adults annually out of 2,700 YMCAs serving 10,000 communities nationwide.My responsibilities included direct oversight of the membership, marketing, housekeeping & facility maintenance departments, including member and program experience, 3rd party insurance memberships, community relations, corporate wellness, and other areas of Y operations. In 2021 I was the recipient of an Ohio YMCA Hero Award from the Ohio Alliance of YMCAs and YMCA Professional Network. I received a Cause Driven Leadership Award for Association Support from the YMCA of Greater Toledo for work during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. I was the 2019 YMCA Professional Network Chapter 34 Rookie of The Year. Show less

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Senior Director of Operations

    Dec 2022 - Jan 2025