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Scott Crawford

Vice President Sales & Marketing with Professional Hockey Career
Guelph,ON

Summary

Dynamic and accomplished ex-professional hockey player with extensive experience spanning both American and European leagues. Leveraging a full hockey scholarship college education and a two-year tenure as team captain, I bring proven leadership, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of the game to the table. As the founder of a successful hockey development and recruiting company and a self-employed hockey consultant, I've honed my ability to support and strategize with players, parents, and coaches. Additionally, my role as the vice president of sales and marketing for my own company underscores my proficiency in business development and collaborative team and growth building. Now, seeking to apply my multifaceted expertise as the Director of Operations for the Guelph Minor Hockey Association, I am committed to elevating the hockey program through modern and innovative initiatives, leveraging my personal journey as a player, and fueling my passion for hockey by advancing the hockey community in Guelph.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Vice President Sales & Marketing

IOPW
Toronto, ON
04.2012 - Current
  • Developed and implemented Sales strategy to drive company growth and increase profitability from $0- $2M in first 3 years
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
  • Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
  • Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
  • Built high-performance Sales team of 30 through effective recruitment practices focused on competency alignment coupled with ongoing performance management processes.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.

Hockey Strategist Consultant

Crawfco LTD
03.2012 - Current
  • Consulted with over 50 players, coaches and parents over 10+ years at different levels across Canada
  • Player Development: Assess individual player skills, strengths, and areas for improvement, and provide personalized feedback and development plans.
  • Opponent Analysis: Conduct thorough scouting and analysis of upcoming opponents to identify their strengths, weaknesses, playing style, and tendencies.
  • Communication and Collaboration: Effectively communicate strategic plans, analysis findings, and recommendations to coaching staff, players, and management. Collaborate with coaches ensure alignment and execution of strategic initiatives.
  • Performance Evaluation: Continuously monitor and evaluate effectiveness of implemented strategies and tactics through ongoing performance analysis. Make adjustments as necessary to optimize team performance and achieve desired outcomes.
  • Staying Updated: Keep abreast of latest trends, innovations, and best practices in hockey strategy, coaching methodologies, and sports analytics to maintain competitive edge and enhance consulting services.
  • Leadership and Mentorship: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to coaching staff, players, and parents by sharing personal expertise, fostering culture of continuous improvement, and inspiring confidence in strategic direction.

Founder & CEO

Force Hockey
08.2009 - 01.2015

Created and ran a cutting-edge sports technology company dedicated to revolutionizing the way hockey players develop their skills and how coaches and scouts recruit talent. Flagship product is video-based hockey app designed to aid players in their development, training, and skill enhancement. Company was proudly sold 2015.

  • Work closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to conceptualize, design, and implement new features and functionalities for hockey app.
  • Strategically designed video features that allow users to analyze their performance, break down gameplay footage, and identify areas for improvement.
  • Integrate Training Modules by developing training modules and drills within app to help players enhance their skills, techniques, and overall performance on the ice.
  • Implemented user-friendly interface that provided intuitive navigation, seamless user experience, and personalized content recommendations based on player profiles and performance data.
  • Enabled communication and Collaboration features that allowed players to interact with coaches, receive feedback, and participate in virtual training sessions.
  • Implemented robust security measures to protect user data, including personal information, performance metrics, and video footage, in compliance with privacy regulations.
  • Optimize performance and scalability by continuously optimizing website performance, scalability, and responsiveness to ensure smooth operation across users.
  • Expanded company's geographical reach, opening new markets and increasing profitability.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing, French

Niagara College
Niagara, NY
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing, French

University of Michigan
Michigan
05.2001 -

Skills

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Accomplishments

    Hockey Background

  • Won GTHL Championship Novice to Bantam
  • '96 OJHL Rookie of the Year
  • OHL Central Scouting 7th ranked player in '97 Draft
  • Full Athletic Scholarship to University of Michigan
  • Won 1998 NCAA Championship with University of Michigan
  • Full Athletic Scholarship to Niagara University/ 2yr Captain
  • Peoria Rivermen ECHL
  • ECHL Ironman Award recipient
  • German Professional League, Leipzig Bluelines
  • Norwegian Professional League, Valerenga
  • Won Norwegian League Championship
  • Austrian Elite League, Gratz 99ers

Volunteering

  • Guelph General Hospital Volunteer
  • John McCrae Public School Parent Volunteer
  • Guelph Skating Club Volunteer
  • Annual Run for the Cure Participant and Volunteer



Extracurricular

  • Brampton Powerade Centre Invite Only League '08-‘15
  • Etobicoke Ice Academy '15-‘19
  • Guelph Skyline Barn Skate '20-24
  • UogG Summer Barn Skate '20-24

Timeline

Vice President Sales & Marketing

IOPW
04.2012 - Current

Hockey Strategist Consultant

Crawfco LTD
03.2012 - Current

Founder & CEO

Force Hockey
08.2009 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing, French

Niagara College
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing, French

University of Michigan
05.2001 -
Scott CrawfordVice President Sales & Marketing with Professional Hockey Career