Rusty Sullivan Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma

As chief executive officer of this non-profit educational institution housed in the TD Garden, drove the dramatic turnaround of the organization in collaboration with a prominent Board of Trustees. • Forged a new strategic identity and mission focused on harnessing and leveraging the powerful platform of Boston sports to help kids build strong character.• Drove the creation and development of educational programs (the award-winning Boston vs. Bullies and Stand Strong) that embody the strategic mission and that represent the very best in community outreach.• Started the grant program to secure the funding needed for the widespread dissemination of these programs that have impacted nearly 100,000 kids throughout Massachusetts. • Spurred record-setting performances for the organization’s signature fundraising event, The Tradition, with constant program innovation and by recruiting the participation of high-powered celebrity athletes (Jack Nicklaus, Martina Navratilova, Pedro Martinez, Larry Bird, Shaquille O’Neal, etc.).• Launched a host of new fundraising initiatives to create recurring revenue streams and a sustainable revenue model.• Tripled the annual revenues of the organization while substantially reducing pre-existing long-term debt.• Developed, renewed, and strengthened relationships with New Balance and other key organizations throughout the business community in Boston -- and beyond.• Made numerous appearances on local and national television (NECN, CBS-4, Fox, etc.), radio, and print (Boston Globe, Boston Herald, etc.) as sought-after authority on Boston sports and the societal issue of bullying.

Burlington, Ma

Senior Vice President As a senior executive at this international leadership development company, collaborated with the CEO to drive the growth initiative, helping the company quadruple its annual revenues and twice get named to the Inc. 500.• Drove the creation of Linkage’s flagship program (The Global Institute for Leadership Development) and flagship product (Leadership Assessment Instrument) that became the company's top revenue-generating offerings• Served on the Senior Leadership Team.• Led the Market and Strategy Development Group as well as the Training business unit.• Provided consulting services on leadership and organizational development for Morgan Stanley, Prudential, Kraft, and other Fortune 500 clients• Progressed from Consultant to Vice President to Senior Vice President.General Counsel As chief legal officer, provided counsel to CEO and COO on legal, strategy, and organizational matters. • Collaborated and forged strategic content partnerships by drafting and negotiating 100+ partnership agreements.• Drafted and negotiated licensing agreements with entities from Singapore, Korea, China, South Africa, Australia, India, Romania, Turkey, Greece, the Middle East, Western Europe, Italy, Mexico, and Brazil.• Handled all legal matters relating to the company’s equity, Board of Directors, banking relationships, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory filings, including an IPO with the SEC.

Washington, Dc

As associate at a top-ranked law firm operating in the nation’s capital, represented and advised clients in the litigation, communications, corporate, and insurance practice areas.

J.D.

Ba, History, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Sports Editor, Yale Daily News