Columbus Woodruff II

Columbus Woodruff II has an extensive work history with experience in various industries. Columbus is currently working at Fooda, where they hold the position of Regional Vice President of Sales and Operations since July 2022. Prior to this role, they served as the Regional Director of Sales and Operations at the same company from June 2017 to July 2022.

Before joining Fooda, Columbus worked at BI WORLDWIDE from an unspecified start date to May 2017. There, they held the position of Director of Business Development for the Texas Region. In this role, they used applied behavioral economics to assist Fortune 500 companies in achieving measurable results through employee engagement programs.

From January 1998 to December 2013, Columbus was the CEO and Founder of Hotcards, one of the nation's earliest and largest online-based printing and direct marketing companies. During their tenure, they successfully grew the company to over 100 employees across multiple office locations.

Between 2010 and 2013, Columbus was a Co-Owner of ilthy.com, a company that they co-founded. Their role and responsibilities during this time remain unspecified.

From June 1999 to September 2003, Columbus served as the Managing Director of AND 1, Basketball Marketing. Columbus played a key role in the organization of the And1 Streetball Legends Basketball Tour, which became a popular television show.

Columbus also gained experience in the radio industry. Columbus worked at Radio One from February 1997 to July 1999, where they held the position of National Sales Manager and Sales Trainer. In this role, they mentored Account Executives and contributed to generating over $30 million in annual revenue.

Prior to their role at Radio One, Columbus worked as a Senior Account Manager at Pax Communications WVPX 23 from January 1995 to January 1997. Here, they grew and retained new advertising accounts as the company expanded into a new market.

Starting in November 1994, Columbus worked as a Senior Account Executive at Clear Channel Radio, generating advertising revenue for various stations. Columbus was quickly promoted to the position within a year.

Columbus began their professional career as a Community Relations Coordinator for the Cleveland Indians from May 1993 to August 1994. During their time, they helped facilitate positive community experiences for both players and fans during the transition from Municipal Stadium to Jacobs Field.

Throughout their career, Columbus has amassed a diverse range of experiences, including sales, operations, marketing, and community relations in industries such as food service, behavioral economics, printing and direct marketing, basketball marketing, radio, and professional sports.

Columbus Woodruff II attended Cleveland State University, although the specific years of enrollment, degree pursued, and field of study are unknown.