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Paul Ward is a seasoned professional with expertise in event planning, fundraising, public relations, training, sports, sponsorship, marketing, and management. With over 3 years of experience as Director of Adaptive Sports at Franciscan Children's and previous roles in the sports industry, Paul has developed a strong background in program development, community engagement, and staff management. He holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from Suffolk University and has completed various certifications in customer success management, leadership foundations, and disability services.

Credentials

  • Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Customer Success Management
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2020
    - Jun, 2026
  • Communicating with Confidence
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2020
    - Jun, 2026
  • Leadership Foundations: Leadership Styles and Models
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2020
    - Jun, 2026

Experience

  • Franciscan Children's
    • Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    • Director of Adaptive Sports
      • Apr 2021 - Present
      • Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    • Adaptive Programming Coordinator
      • Jan 2019 - Apr 2021
      • New York, NY

      • Work with community partners to maintain and expand adaptive sports and fitness programs within and beyond the Agency’s Adaptive Hubs. • Develop and expand viable and sustainable opportunities and accessibility for participation in the Agency’s adaptive sports and fitness programs.• Ensure the ...

    • Coordinator, Disabled Services & Guest Relations
      • Oct 2014 - Jan 2019
      • Bronx, NY

      • Informed and assisted people with disabilities with regard to the Stadium’s accessibility, services and policies.• Advised on the improvement of accessibility at the Stadium and how it relates to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the ADA Standards for Accessible Design.• Assisted with the...

    • Director, Membership and Community Initiatives
      • Dec 2009 - Sep 2014

      • Expanded YMCA’s portfolio of programs into 6 new towns within Dutchess and Orange Counties, NY, doubling membership.• Wrote grants resulting in more than $100,000 to support YMCA programs.• Created and managed a spectrum of programs that included fitness, athletics, fundraising, field trip coor...

    • Marketing & Promotions Assistant
      • Jul 2012 - Dec 2013
      • New York, NY

      • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase game attendance.• Prospected community organizations for game-day experiences.• Oversaw promotions and giveaways during athletic contests.• Controlled and maintained Daktronics displays on men’s and women’s basketball game days.

    • Ticket Manager/Account Executive
      • Nov 2008 - May 2009

      • Managed box office operations and processing of ticket purchases with average 8,000 per game attendance.• Developed and provided logistics, customer support, and game-day promotions (e.g. lacrosse tournaments, give-away packages).• Created and sold team sponsorship proposals with area lacrosse ...

    • Inside Sales Representative
      • Aug 2008 - Nov 2008
      • Newark, NJ

      • Sold full and partial season ticket packages, exceeding performance goals.• Generated new business from self-identified leads.• Provided exceptional customer service at games and event-day activities.

    • Graduate Assistant, Athletic Ticket Office
      • Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

      -Received, processed, and allocated ticket requests.-Worked with colleagues to organize and supervise undergraduate employees.-Served as Customer Service Representative at Big Ten athletic contests.-Managed the reseating of 8,000 season ticket holders following the Memorial Stadium renovation; re...

    • Operations Department Summer Intern
      • 2006 - 2006

      -Wrote and recorded weekly public service announcements and Athlete of the Month profile-Developed and coordinated annual Olympic Day event honoring the International Olympic Committee -Demonstrated the ability to work within an allotted budget-Scheduled interactive activit...

    • Entertainment and Player Marketing Summer Intern
      • 2004 - 2004

      -Recruited new companies and agencies for NBA licensing agreements-Prepared and edited materials for USA Today and NBA Inside Stuff Magazine-Conducted research for Scholastic children’s books-Scheduled and managed travel logistics for Rookie Photo Shoot

Education

  • 2022 - 2024
    Suffolk University
  • 2022 - 2023
    UMass Chan Medical School
  • 2014 - 2015
    University of Missouri-Columbia
  • 2006 - 2008
    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • 2002 - 2006
    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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