Arden G. Ashton Williams
** ******** *****, **** *****, Florida 32164
Cell: 786-***-**** Email: *************@*****.***
Business Professional
Business Administration Sports Organizations Communications
Highly motivated professional with the drive and skills needed to successfully coordinate events. Natural ability in establishing trust with associates and customers to meet mutual objectives. Regarded for technical aptitudes across a wide range of software applications. Talented writer of persuasive marketing copy for the maximum impact of ideas.
Professional Experience
ANTIGUA JEWELLERS / LYAN’S JEWELLERY, St. John’s, Antigua (2010-Present)
Consulting Director
Developed a successful jewelry and trophy engraving program.
Develop influential marketing and advertising copy for print and radio.
Assist customers in making buying decisions.
Calm angry customers and repair trust.
Contribute to the management of company.
Negotiate with vendors for the purchase of inventory.
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA OLYMPIC ASSOCIATION, St. John’s, Antigua (2002-2010)
Office Manager
Fulfilled key role for successful completion of the Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay.
Co-designed ABOA logo for 2004 Olympic Games.
Supervised management of Olympic Office, including Office Expenses and IT development.
Expertly managed the relationship between the Secretary General and local sports associations.
Fulfilled key role as liaison between International Games’ Relations Officer and local organizing committees.
Coordinated travel for individuals and team members for international meetings and Games.
Photographed a variety of NOC events in Antigua and Barbuda.
Wrote, edited and distributed minutes of Executive Meetings.
Directed all correspondence between the ABOA and local/regional/international partners.
Education
UNIVERSITE CLAUDE BERNARD LYON 1, FRANCE - 2005
in conjunction with the International Olympic Committee
Executive Masters in Sports Organization Management, Lyon, France
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI - 1994
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology / Minor: Sports & Exercise Science, Miami, Florida
Certificates
First Aid, Lifeguard, and Infant & Child CPR - American Red Cross
Level IV Middle/Long Distance Coach (2007) - International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)
Level I Track & Field Coach (2002) – International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)
Starts & Electronic Timing - International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)
Property & Casualty Insurance License – Florida (expired)
Life and Variable Annuities Insurance License – Florida (expired)
Life Insurance License – Florida (expired)
Real Estate License – Florida (expired)
Technical Proficiencies
QuickBooks, Microsoft Office (Access, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), HTML, FileMaker Database Software, Pascal Programming Language, Finish Lynx Photo Finish Software, Target Database Generation Software, 3-D Modeler Software
Writing Proficiencies
Persuasive Copywriting (B2B, B2C), Social Media, Advertising for Broadcast (Radio, Video), Case Studies, White Papers, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Editing and Proofreading