Jeff Ruday

• Special Event Management and Consulting
• Productivity and Technology Coaching

About Jeff Ruday

Jeff Ruday is a special event management and consulting professional based in Washington, DC. Ruday also provides one on one training designed to increase personal productivity through improved workflow management and the creative use of traditional software and online web applications.

Prior to starting his special event consulting practice, Ruday served for 11 years as Senior Director of Finance, Operations and Special Events for the Hoop Dreams Scholarship Fund.

"I'm driven to use technology to enhance personal and team productivity."

Jeff has developed and implemented systems around traditional business software and other innovative tools, including web based applications, to automate repetitive tasks, increase accuracy, enhance attention to detail and streamline the planning, production and operation of special events. In today's online environment it is no longer enough to expect people to come to your homepage or blog. Today it's about the distribution of information through social networks to create a conversation, not a monologue.

Upcoming Events

Crystal City Twilighter 5K
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Crystal City Arlington, VA

We have been hired by Pacers Event to manage the Finish Line Festival. For additional information, or to register for this event click here.

Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon presented by Burke & Herbert Bank

Sunday, September 19, 2010 at National Harbor. We will be working with Endurance Enterprises LLC and Pacers Events to provide management of the Finish Line Festival. View the event website here.

Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon Unveils Course, $8,000 Prize Purse - Washington Running Report - July 23, 2010
 

2010 Girls on the Run Reindeer Romp
Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Reston Town Center. View the event website here.
 

Recent Events

New Balance Girls on the Run 5K presented by Argon ST
Sunday, May 23, 2009
George Mason University in Fairfax, VA

Over 7,000 participants ignored the steady rain to run the 3.1 mile course and then enjoyed the free concert by StudioRock of Northern Virginia. Special guests included Julie Carey of NBC4, Dr. Alan G. Merten, President of George Mason University and The Honorable Jim Moran, U.S. House of Representatives.

(left to right) Jason Destry, Catherine Keightley and Mario Cordova after the dust settled at the New Balance Girls on the Run 5K.
 

See more New Balance Girls on the Run 5K photos here.

George Washington Parkway Classic Finish Line Festival

Pacers Events recently hired us to help design and manage the Finish Line Festival for the 26th Annual George Washington Parkway Classic 10 Mile & 5K held on April 25, 2010. Over 6,000 participants gathered in Oronoco Bay Park on the banks for the Potomac River after crossing the finish line to celebrate. The Finish Line Festival featured a beer garden, corporate hospitality tents, a food tent for the participants, a race results tent featuring a live feed of runner's actual time, a kid's moon bounce and much more. Many thank to Katy Dalby of Pacers for this opportunity.

 
Photo courtesy of Swim Bike Run Photography

Girls on the Run Reindeer Romp 5K

Over 6,000 runners brave the snow at the Girls on the Run Reindeer Romp 5K presented by Argon ST on December 5, 2009 at Reston Town Center, Reston, VA.
 

Over 7,500 participants, spectators and volunteers ignored the snow and cold temperatures on Saturday, December 5th at the Girls on the Run Reindeer Romp 5K held at Reston Town Center. The annual run marks the culmination of the 10-week Girls on the Run program.

Summary of Professional Experience

Jeff Ruday is a self-motivated, detail oriented and flexible business professional with 10 years of non profit finance and operations experience, and over 30 years of special event planning, management and production experience.

Click here to see Jeff Ruday's resume.

Summary of Qualifications

• Skilled special event professional with extensive experience managing large, outdoor, public events that include the closing of public streets and commercial parking areas.

• Assisted with the planning, development and launch, in the 1990s, of Hoop-It-Up, a national grass roots sporting event associated with the NBA and NBC Sports, and produced in over 50 U.S. cities and overseas

• Assisted with the development of a Washington, DC non profit from an all volunteer effort to a 2 million dollar organization. Provided finance, administration, HR and IT support for a team of ten.

• For 10 years organized and produced one of Washington DC's best known events, the Hoop Dreams Scholarship Fund 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament and Community Festival.

Recent Press

Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia Reindeer Romp 5K
December 5, 2009 ... Read more | View photos | View video

These Hoop Dreams Come True, The Washington Times
June 14, 2009 ... Read more

Hoop Dreams Comes to the End of Its Run, The Washington Post
June 27, 2009 ... Read more

Past Events

10th Annual HDSF Congressional Reception at The United States Capitol
May 7, 2009 ... Read more | View video | View photos

13th Annual HDSF 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament and Community Festival
June 14, 2008 ... Read more | View video | View photos

Hoop Dreams 10th Anniversary Celebration at The Ritz Carlton
February 27, 2007 ... Read more | View photos | View video

Island of Dreams at Harry's Tap Room in Arlington, VA
February 26, 2009 ... Read more

Fashion Forward at Shadow Room in Washington, DC
November 21, 2008 ... Read more

Education, Military Service & Prior Employment

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Served for three years in the United States Army.

Prior employment includes: Palm Beach Polo and Country Club in Wellington, Florida, World Championship Tennis in Dallas, Texas, ProServ in Washington, D.C. and Hoop-It-Up/Streetball Partners, Inc. in Dallas, Texas.

Contact

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