Shonelle Quattlebaum Email & Phone Number

United States

Western States Region

San Jose, CA

• Raised ~$3M annually in foundation and government grants; researched and cultivated prospects, stewarded donors, and wrote grant proposals and reports
• Managed a portfolio of over 40 foundations; tracked donor relations activities in database
• Served as the lead writer for an $80M 5-year capital campaign, creating strategic fundraising materials to help close major gifts

San Jose, CA

• Raised $1.4M-$2.2M in grants annually, with more than 75% from foundations
• Collaborated with senior leadership to close our biggest corporate sponsorship; responsible for ongoing management of the complex $5M 10-year partnership

San Jose, CA

• Managed a portfolio of corporate accounts-- eBay, Intuit, HPE, Lam Research, Boston Scientific, Kaiser Permanente
• Led both internal and external cross-functional teams to execute sponsorship activations, employee engagement initiatives, and wellness programs
• Cultivated and closed the division's largest new sponsorship of the year
• Developed a suite of new account management resources for the office to improve collaboration
• Created structure and resources for the corporate events volunteer program; managed a roster of over 20 volunteers
• Volunteered to serve as an enthusiastic dancing heart mascot for all special events (ask me for a photo in the "Ticker" costume!):)

Campbell, CA

• Directed marketing for the Campbell store, with a focus on community outreach and philanthropy
• Re-established Whole Foods Market as a key player in the Campbell community through strategic nonprofit and business partnerships
• Supervised 2 direct reports- reorganized office structure and created a new project management system to improve collaboration and efficiency

Emeryville, CA (Northern CA Corporate Office)

• Planned major regional event sponsorships: Monterey Bay Aquarium's Cooking for Solutions, SF Pride, Eat Real Festival, SF Beer Week. Managed partnership negotiation, budget, creative onsite activation, and event team
• Led marketing for store openings: SF/Castro 2013 & San Jose 2014. Responsible for strategic marketing plan, budget, and staffing. Supervised store marketing team to execute robust community engagement and philanthropy.
• Developed a partnership with the American Heart Association to fund a cooking program in 40 schools. Created the grant process, coordinated all fundraiser communication and operations
• Created the first career development program for future marketing leaders
• Supervised 13 indirect reports for hiring, training, quarterly planning, and work performance evaluation

Emeryville, CA (Northern CA Corporate Office)

• Overhauled the marketing department’s project processes to improve efficiency and accountability; piloted the first project management software for the company
• Trafficked over 50 monthly projects to a creative team of 10 employees and freelancers
• Managed all collateral development, production and budgeting

Emeryville, CA (Northern CA Corporate Office)

• Developed the first training workbook for store marketing managers and trained 12 new hires
• Opened 6 new stores; led execution team to set stores for grand openings
• Supported 30+ stores with hiring, quarterly marketing planning, and work performance evaluation
• Served as media spokesperson for annual CBS5 food drive sponsorship

Santa Cruz, CA

• Built a positive reputation for the first store in Santa Cruz County, in a hostile community, through strategic community partnerships
• Hired and mentored a team of 2 full-time marketing team members. Supervised up to 15 team members for special events
• Negotiated over 20 major community sponsorships and partnerships to drive sales

Los Gatos, CA

• Built from scratch and managed the store’s first comprehensive marketing program
• Increased customer acquisition by 15%+ through innovative non-profit and business partnerships
• Managed donations to hundreds of non-profit organizations and coordinated employee volunteer opportunities

San Diego, CA

• Directed the Community Outreach Program, including all budgeting, marketing, board member relations, and community programs
• Planned an annual festival with over 6,000 attendees and 100 exhibitors
• Managed grant review process for the Planning & Allocations department

Public Relations Agency, Beverly Hills

• Planned and implemented PR campaigns-- developed creative story ideas, consulted with clients, wrote press releases, pitched the media
• Secured coverage in major media outlets such as USA Today, The Today Show, Time Magazine, and New York Times
• Supported more than 80 franchises with local press coverage generation

Mba

Bertha Kalm Scholarship

Ba, Mass Communication Studies & American Literature

Activities and Societies: Theatre Underground Publicity & Fundraising Manager, Bruin Belles Service Association Member, Dance Marathon for.