Jeff Ruday

Jeff Ruday is a special event management and consulting professional based in Washington, DC. He recently directed the 2009 Girls on the Run Reindeer Romp 5K, an event held at the Reston Town Center that included over 7,500 participants, spectators and volunteers.

On May 23, 2010 Ruday will direct the New Balance Girls on the Run 5K to be held at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. The event is expected to have over 7,500 participants.

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.

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.

Click here to view photos from the event and here to view the video.

Upcoming Events

New Balance Girls on the Run 5K
Sunday, May 23, 2009 - Race begins at 7:30am
George Mason University in Fairfax, VA
Click here to see the race course map.

Summary

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

Recent 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

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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