William Pawlucy, Mpa, Cae, Iom Email & Phone Number

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

To provide solutions based upon the needs of an organization with a laser-like focus. Whether it's a practical strategic plan, planning for the future (growth or decline), efficiency, governance, executive recruitment or mentor-ship to either the executive director or board of directors, Association Options is your partner. Association Options is comprised of association management heavy-weights working towards a common vision, which is making the biggest impact on an organization's growth.With proper planning and management, any organization can operate at peak efficiency and provide maximum returns to the members' dues dollars. In this economy, you cannot afford to continue "business as usual." Associations and for-profit organizations are thriving due to the fact that they are using innovation every day and continue to change and flex as the economy does the same. We want to hear from you if you are intrigued by the possibilities and heights your organization can reach. Please reach out to us so that we can begin to talk about how the mission of Association Options and your organization can come together to make a major impact.

Washington, Dc, Us

Serve as a strategic consultant to CIPE MENA in Israel and Jordan. CIPE is committed to continuing to support its democratic partners in the region to help them weather this period of chaos and instability in the region and play a leading role in building democratic institutions, now and in the future. CIPE supports reform-oriented private sector actors to influence the trajectory of transitions in their respective countries. CIPE strengthens the capacity of business associations and chambers to serve as the voice of the private sector in policymaking. CIPE helps improve governance by fostering transparency and accountability in the public and private sectors, and works with local partners to increase support for, and understanding of, the freedoms, rights, and responsibilities essential to market-oriented democracies.

Served as an appointee of the United States Department of Commerce as a national examiner to the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. The following are key attributes of the program:The Baldrige Program educates organizations in performance excellence management and administers the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award is the nation's public-private partnership dedicated to improving the performance of U.S. organizations. The main focus areas are to:*Help organizations achieve best-in-class levels of performance*Identify and recognize role-model organizations*Identify and share best management practices, principles, and strategiesIn collaboration with the greater Baldrige community, the program offers:*An integrated management framework that gets results*Assessment tools to evaluate improvement efforts*Feedback reports from a team of trained experts, highlighting organizational strengths and opportunities for improvement*Presentations and workshops on how to improve using the Baldrige Criteria*Conferences and other learning events that showcase best management practices*A Presidential Award for organizations recognized as national role modelsA truly amazing program that I had the privilege to be involved with, which has rooted me in my work and in how I approach management and leadership situations.

offers market-leading investor education for self-directed investors. Its unique business model combines top-rated technology with comprehensive investor education, putting powerful resources in the hands of self-directed investors. The focus of the company was to build a sales channel within the nonprofit/association sector to increase the number of students for its education.Accomplishments: Developed the first company sales channel focused on associations and nonprofits in the business and healthcare sectorsSigned more than 20 associations/nonprofits to conducts more than 30 events with the company (significant hurdles had to be "jumped" with both the boards and executive directors)Developed a channel development strategy that was not only comprehensive but focused the marketing efforts of the company into areas that were unique and beyond the nonprofit worldDeveloped an extensive network of contacts both within the association management community and organizations that reached Investools target marketHarnessed the resources of the company; Omaha to maximize our exposure and reach

Draper, Ut, Us

Served as an in-house consultant to develop a sales channel for this $100MM company. Investools provides up-to-date strategies and real-time discussion to enhance an individual's understanding of the markets.

SmithBucklin is the world's largest association management and professional services company providing flexible, tailored services to more than 315 trade associations, professional societies, technology user groups, government institutes/agencies and corporations. SmithBucklin's mission is to drive growth and build sustained competitiveness for client organizations. As Vice President, my key responsibility was to grow this $100 M company through focused/timely strategy development and the acquisition of new full-service, infrastructure and function-specific clients for the organization. My team was also responsible for the whole company business development strategy.Accomplishments: Developed the first company business development strategy, which not only increased the number of prospects but significantly enhanced the visibility of SmithBucklin to its target audiencesConsulted with the CEO on a major restructuring of the companyOrganized the key assets of the company to ensure the success of the business development strategySignificant outreach had been made with key consultants and other "friends" to secure organic leadsNewly developed approach to business development including proposal and presentation approach (differentiation was the key)

is a unique company specializing in certification and accreditation management with services delivered to more than 100 nonprofit and other service type organizations. As President & CEO, my key responsibility was to set the perception and tone of the company, while skillfully laying the groundwork, through strategic networking to foster the continued economic well being of the company.Accomplishments: Built a strong corporate management team dedicated to the growth of the company and its missionInstituted a true financial management model with key metrics leading to a better understanding of the company's financial health and risk toleranceSuccessfully conducted a strategic planning session for the company, which led to significant objectives being met and delivered uponSuccessfully initiated, negotiated and closed the sale of the companySuccessfully negotiated several strategic partnerships that enhanced the offerings of the company and increased the number of leads generatedInstituted a new pricing and customer service philosophy to ensure market-based fees while enhancing the customer experienceRestructured the pricing strategy for the company leading to increased profitability and no client turnoverIncreased the business development pipeline, which in turn, increased total revenue by more than 100%Established key industry connections to increase the visibility of Amedco, LLC

Served as CEO/President charged with the growth of the company both through the bottom line and status in the sector we represented.

Partnered with Bob Harris, CAE, in publishing new bodies of knowledge in nonprofit

Association Headquarters is a leading association management company that provides services to non-profit business, trade and medical societies/associations. As Senior Vice President, my responsibility was new business development, company promotion, building strategic partnerships and mentoring key executive staff. Accomplishments: Created a strong marketing department and team that has been highly successful in securing new business (75 percent proposal submission to interview ratio with a 50% or greater win ratio)Secured three stand-alone associations through a focused analysis of current staff resources to those supported by an association management company (30% or greater savings and efficiencies)Instituted the first business development strategy session, which continued for seven yearsDifferentiated the company from other organizations in the same industry by successfully gathering competitive intelligence and using it appropriately Developed a keen sense of profiling associations, which has led to custom proposals/presentationsHigh win ratio against the top association management companies in the industrySuccessfully negotiated the majority of the company's client contracts (new and existing) Successfully aided in the turnaround of several client partners Partnered with Bob Harris, CAE, in publishing new bodies of knowledge in nonprofit management and will begin co-branding sessions later this yearChair of the company's chief relationship officer committeeNegotiated many strategic partnerships with professional organizations in marketing, continuing education processing, government relations and strategic planningActed as the "change insurgent" for the company. Implemented a new "core-team" management model where cross-fertilization of concepts and ideas are shared across departments

Association Headquarters is an association management company that provides leadership and management to non-profit trade, medical and business organizations. As Vice President, served as the chief staff officer for the Product Development and Management Association, one of the company's largest clients with a budget of more than two million dollars with a staff of over seven FTEs within the core team and 25 in the extended team. Also served as director of new business development and marketing, where my main responsibility was acting upon all requests for proposals, proposal creation and submission through the interview and transition phase. The major accomplishment in this position was the development of the company's new business development department and significantly contributing to the strategic direction of the company.

Denver, Colorado, Us

Blockbuster Video is a global retailer of entertainment products in 26 countries worldwide serving millions of people daily. Blockbuster Polska is a start-up country that was to be the hub of the European operation for Blockbuster Video. As Manager of Operations, International Development, my main responsibility was for the start-up operations for Blockbuster Polska. Heavily involved with the team in budget development, office and warehouse logistics as well as store location site searches. The operational objective was to build 100 stores by the third year of the company's business plan with revenues of over 50 million dollars and a staff size of over 1,000 Polish nationals.Accomplishments: Researched the Polish market and provided valuable input to Blockbuster Video senior corporate managementDeveloped a pro-forma and budget with the team that included a very aggressive start-up modelIntroduced and executed United States "best practices" Acted as the primary expert on Blockbuster Video operations Trained and worked with staff from over six countries

Blockbuster Video is a global retailer of video products in 26 countries providing entertainment options to millions of people around the world. Reported to the vice president of international development. As district manager, international development, on a team of five development professionals, responsibilities encompassed training of international management staff, opening of new countries and general operations management.

Denver, Colorado, Us

Blockbuster Video is a global retailer of video and entertainment products that are used by consumers around the world in 26 countries. As district manager, I oversaw six Blockbuster Video locations with a staff of over 70 in the Pennsylvania area.

Master Of Public Administration, Organization Management

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Bachelor Of Business Administration, International Business

Masters In Public Administration, Iom, Nonprofit Management

Bachelor'S Degree, International Business

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, International Business