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Cedric Williams II

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Cedric Williams is an American athlete[1], real estate investor, and entrepreneur born in Mississippi in 1998. Before he became a real estate investor and entrepreneur, Williams served as a United States Surface Warfare Officer for three years. During this time, he would start a YouTube channel and obtain his real estate license where he partnered with The Key Real Estate group under Atlantic Sotheby's Realty. Today, Williams is the Founder and CEO of BlueMagnet, a Private Equity Analyst at Slate Asset Management[2], and the Chief Growth Officer of VroomBrick.

Early life, Family and Education

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Williams was born in Greenwood, Mississippi, and raised by his parents, Dr. Mary Tyes-Williams and Cedric Williams, across Mississippi, Arizona, California, and Georgia. He is the youngest of three siblings.

Dr. Mary Tyes-Williams, a minister and author of Transforming Love: The Power to Change, holds a Doctorate in Theology and has worked with the Department of Justice for two decades. Cedric Williams is a professional counselor with a master's degree from Jackson State University and an undergraduate degree from Mississippi Valley State University.

Williams attended Cabrillo High School in Lompoc, California, where he excelled as a varsity basketball and tennis player. At Lompoc High School, he was a varsity football player, track athlete, and founder of the Random Acts of Kindness Club[3]. He later attended McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia, earning recognition as a Wendy’s All-American athlete, Division 6A state runner up[4], Atlanta Track Club[5] inductee, and setting the school record[6] for triple jump.

Demonstrating early academic promise, Williams completed college-level courses at Eastern Arizona College at ages 10 and 11, earning an "A" in PHY298 (Beginning Rocketry) and a "B" in AJS266 (The Police Function) under Dr. Cornel Stemley. At age 15, he also completed a literature course at Allan Hancock College.

He went on to graduate from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science.

College Career and Military Service

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Williams attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating as a member of 7th Company with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. While at the Academy, he was a standout athlete on the varsity track and field[1] team, serving as a team event captain. His achievements[1] earned him induction into the Naval Academy Hall of Fame for track and field.

Collegiate Athletic Achievements

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Williams' collegiate career was marked by numerous accolades in track and field:

  • 2019 NCAA East Regional Qualifier[1] (Triple Jump – Outdoor)
  • 4-Time Patriot League Champion[1] in triple jump and long jump across indoor and outdoor seasons.
  • 2019 Patriot League Championship Men's Field Athlete of the Meet and Highest Point Scorer (Indoor).[1]
  • Multiple First and Second Team All-Patriot League Honors[1] for his performances.
  • Recognized four times as the Patriot League Field Athlete of the Week [1]and once as the Patriot League Rookie of the Week [1](2017).
  • Set season-best performances in the long jump (7.30m) and triple jump (15.22m), consistently placing among the top athletes at high-profile meets like the Army-Navy Star Series and NCAA Regionals.

Military Career

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Upon commissioning, Williams embarked on a distinguished career in the United States Navy, serving in various leadership and operational roles.

USS Carter Hall (LSD-50) – JEB Little Creek, VA (2020–2021)

  • Weapon Systems Division Officer: Led and trained 71 personnel in the maintenance and operation of $47 million worth of weapon systems. Orchestrated monthly readiness checks, trained over 100 sailors in weapons safety, and ensured ship deployability despite pandemic challenges. His leadership contributed to exceptional performance during key Navy inspections.
  • Assistant Auxiliary Officer: Supervised 15 sailors in maintaining critical ship systems, managing over $500,000 in upgrades and repairs. He resolved complex equipment issues, ensuring operational readiness.

Beachmaster Unit Two – JEB Little Creek, VA (2021–2023)

  • Operations Officer: Oversaw operational and maritime prepositioning planning for exercises and missions, including Capitol Shield, Citadel Shield, Northern Viking, BALTOPS, UNITAS, and FHA Haiti Support. His leadership enhanced national asset security by 10% and enabled the successful execution of over 140 beach training operations.
  • Communications Officer: Directed a team of 17 technicians maintaining $7 million in communications equipment. Held collateral duties as Command Duty Officer and Command Reviewing Official.

Awards and Decorations

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Williams continues to exemplify excellence through his leadership, athletic accomplishments, and commitment to service.

Professional Career (post military)

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Following his naval service, Cedric Williams pursued a multifaceted career in investments, mentorship, athletics, and digital content creation.

Slate Asset Management[2] – New York, NY (2023–Present)

Williams serves as an Investments Analyst, responsible for underwriting commercial real estate loans and managing assets across various asset classes throughout North America. He also plays a vital role in Investor Relations, leading capital-raising efforts for the company’s offerings. While at Slate, Williams has been featured in an article[7] by the Bob Woodruff Foundation, where he shared insights about his transition from naval officer to private equity professional.

Founder and CEO, BlueMagnet

Cedric founded BlueMagnet, a mentorship platform designed to make the U.S. Naval Academy network accessible to graduates. BlueMagnet connects elite mentors with graduates, helping candidates access opportunities with leading companies, schools, and investors. Notable advisors and mentors affiliated with BlueMagnet include Patricia Darrow Smith[8] (Founder of White House Black Market), Leland Remias[9] (Founder of VroomBrick), Melissa Hiler Fay (Managing Partner at Drexel Hamilton), and Jim Bacchetta[10] (former Vice President and Head of Highwood Properties' Atlanta Division).

Content Creator – YouTube

Cedric grew his YouTube channel to over 3,400 subscribers and more than 1M views. His content spans fitness, reactions, and street interviews, earning him a spot in the Google Partnership Program.

Academy Securities (Intern, 2023)

Cedric interned at Academy Securities, a middle-market investment bank and broker-dealer founded[11] by four Naval Academy graduates.

Volunteer Assistant Coach[12] – New York University (NYU) (2024–Present)

Since August 2024, Cedric has been a volunteer assistant coach at NYU, specializing in coaching Triple Jump and Long Jump.

Cedric’s professional journey reflects his entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, and commitment to empowering others through mentorship and impactful initiatives.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Cedric Williams - Men's Track & Field". Naval Academy Athletics. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  2. ^ a b "Cedric Williams". Slate Asset Management. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  3. ^ "Club targets Random Acts of Kindness". Lompoc Record. 2014-04-15. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  4. ^ "Track & Field, Cross Country Results, Statistics". Athletic.net. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  5. ^ Atlanta Track Club (2016-06-01). Cedric Williams - Triple Jump. Retrieved 2024-11-30 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ "Cedric Williams - GA Track and Field Bio". Athletic.net. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  7. ^ Foundation, Bob Woodruff (2024-08-22). "The Worst Anyone Can Say Is No: Cedric's Story". Bob Woodruff Foundation. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  8. ^ "Patricia Darrow-Smith, Chico's Fas Inc: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  9. ^ Sidersky, Robyn (2024-05-31). "From salutes to startups". Virginia Business. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  10. ^ Magazine, Atlanta (2019-01-22). "Atlanta's 500 Most Powerful Leaders in 2019: Real Estate". Atlanta Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  11. ^ "About | Academy Securities". academysecurities.com. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  12. ^ "Cedric Williams - Volunteer Assistant Coach - Staff Directory". NYU Athletics. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
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