Kendele (Carney) Hickombottom
Director, Corporate Social Responsibility at MentorcliQ- Claim this Profile
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Matt Friscia
Kendele was great to work with and understands the complete package needed for execution of a marketing program. She is very personable while making sure all details are covered. I hope I can work with her again in the near future!
Melissa Boswell-Wyatt (she/her)
If you are looking for a professional marketer who is a strong communicator; has strong client management skills and is a proactive, creative team player, then look no further! Kendele Carney was my day-to-day contact for the Chicago White Sox/Pepsi partnership. I relied on Kendele’s organizational and attention-to-detail expertise to keep me on track and on-time with the deliverables I needed to provide the team for the execution our sponsorship agreement. Her pro-active approach led to many successful brand activations in-stadium and at retail. I would recommend Kendele to handle any client or brand marketing!
Matt Friscia
Kendele was great to work with and understands the complete package needed for execution of a marketing program. She is very personable while making sure all details are covered. I hope I can work with her again in the near future!
Melissa Boswell-Wyatt (she/her)
If you are looking for a professional marketer who is a strong communicator; has strong client management skills and is a proactive, creative team player, then look no further! Kendele Carney was my day-to-day contact for the Chicago White Sox/Pepsi partnership. I relied on Kendele’s organizational and attention-to-detail expertise to keep me on track and on-time with the deliverables I needed to provide the team for the execution our sponsorship agreement. Her pro-active approach led to many successful brand activations in-stadium and at retail. I would recommend Kendele to handle any client or brand marketing!
Matt Friscia
Kendele was great to work with and understands the complete package needed for execution of a marketing program. She is very personable while making sure all details are covered. I hope I can work with her again in the near future!
Melissa Boswell-Wyatt (she/her)
If you are looking for a professional marketer who is a strong communicator; has strong client management skills and is a proactive, creative team player, then look no further! Kendele Carney was my day-to-day contact for the Chicago White Sox/Pepsi partnership. I relied on Kendele’s organizational and attention-to-detail expertise to keep me on track and on-time with the deliverables I needed to provide the team for the execution our sponsorship agreement. Her pro-active approach led to many successful brand activations in-stadium and at retail. I would recommend Kendele to handle any client or brand marketing!
Matt Friscia
Kendele was great to work with and understands the complete package needed for execution of a marketing program. She is very personable while making sure all details are covered. I hope I can work with her again in the near future!
Melissa Boswell-Wyatt (she/her)
If you are looking for a professional marketer who is a strong communicator; has strong client management skills and is a proactive, creative team player, then look no further! Kendele Carney was my day-to-day contact for the Chicago White Sox/Pepsi partnership. I relied on Kendele’s organizational and attention-to-detail expertise to keep me on track and on-time with the deliverables I needed to provide the team for the execution our sponsorship agreement. Her pro-active approach led to many successful brand activations in-stadium and at retail. I would recommend Kendele to handle any client or brand marketing!
Experience
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MentorcliQ
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United States
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Software Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director, Corporate Social Responsibility
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Sep 2022 - Present
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We Are Rosie
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Client Director
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Apr 2022 - Sep 2022
We Are Rosie is a thriving (and growing!) community of independent marketing experts, available on-demand to augment, complement, backfill, or accelerate the in-house teams and capabilities of Fortune 500 brands and agencies with a flexible layer of highly skilled, highly diverse talent. We are the first fully flexible talent solution for marketing and advertising, on a mission to bring about a more inclusive, flexible, human future of work. We Are Rosie is a thriving (and growing!) community of independent marketing experts, available on-demand to augment, complement, backfill, or accelerate the in-house teams and capabilities of Fortune 500 brands and agencies with a flexible layer of highly skilled, highly diverse talent. We are the first fully flexible talent solution for marketing and advertising, on a mission to bring about a more inclusive, flexible, human future of work.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Director, Partnership Marketing
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Sep 2021 - Feb 2022
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Director, Partnership Marketing
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Dec 2018 - Sep 2021
Lead marketing strategy for national office partnerships, including Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Comcast, Lenovo, and Raytheon Technologies (over $20M in revenue). Oversee seamless implementation of digital marketing, PR, events and internal and external communications. • Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver marketing programs and client activations against priorities and key moments throughout calendar year• Lead all aspects of branding and messaging incorporated in partnership marketing efforts • Generate high visibility for organization and national partners through impactful content development and storytelling, organic and paid media strategies, PR, and events• Spearhead and implement national office’s first workforce development marketing strategy and campaign push, in conjunction with internal stakeholders’ and Coca-Cola and Toyota’s support. External marketing efforts garnered over 535M impressions• Responsible for marketing communications budget planning and management
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Atlanta Hawks
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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500 - 600 Employee
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Manager, Partnership Marketing
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Feb 2017 - Jan 2019
Managed sports partnerships across the telecommunications, banking and retail categories, equating to nearly $10M in revenue for the organization. Delivered the highest level of client service while serving as a consultant to ensure that effective programs are created, executed and aligned with partner goals.• Worked with internal departments to generate new sponsorship opportunities and ensure impactful marketing execution • Partnered with corporate sales teams to maximize revenue generation through meaningful partnerships and events• Acted with fiscal responsibility on the day-to-day management of program and sponsor budgets • Supported partnership renewal efforts and provided insights based on sponsorship metrics and relationship management
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Comcast
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager, Community Accounts
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Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
Led Xfinity Communities grassroots marketing strategy and retention efforts through impactful community engagement. • Developed and maintained relationships at over 140 residential properties and managed over $4M in Comcast business• Identified key opportunities for growth through building relationships, strategic planning and Salesforce • Met and exceeded quarterly product sales goals established by Greater Chicago region Led Xfinity Communities grassroots marketing strategy and retention efforts through impactful community engagement. • Developed and maintained relationships at over 140 residential properties and managed over $4M in Comcast business• Identified key opportunities for growth through building relationships, strategic planning and Salesforce • Met and exceeded quarterly product sales goals established by Greater Chicago region
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Chicago Wolves
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Client Services Manager, Partnerships
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Feb 2013 - Jan 2015
Led day-to-day sponsorships and account management efforts for organization. Directed the implementation of strategic initiatives and assets, including branding, promotions, digital marketing, social media marketing, publications, and events.• Fostered long-term partnerships with small businesses and blue-chip brands, generating and managing all partner contracts • Worked cross-functionally with 5 internal departments to help execute multiple projects and deadlines• Managed partnership recapping process and post-program analyses; increased retention by 10 percent
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Chicago White Sox
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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400 - 500 Employee
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Coordinator, Client Services
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Oct 2009 - Sep 2012
Fulfilled all sponsorship assets within agreements, including game day activations, giveaways, advertising, publications, and events. • Coordinated over 200 strategic and integrated programs and campaigns that enhanced fan experience, increased client brand awareness and generated ticket sales• Led partnership marketing efforts and event execution for over 6,000 attendees at 3 consecutive SoxFest fan conventions• Planned and managed all corporate partner VIP events Fulfilled all sponsorship assets within agreements, including game day activations, giveaways, advertising, publications, and events. • Coordinated over 200 strategic and integrated programs and campaigns that enhanced fan experience, increased client brand awareness and generated ticket sales• Led partnership marketing efforts and event execution for over 6,000 attendees at 3 consecutive SoxFest fan conventions• Planned and managed all corporate partner VIP events
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IMG
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern, Consulting Division
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
Completed in-depth competitive assessment of Fortune 25 sports sponsorships and presented to Chevron client.• Provided recommendations for Bank of America and Good Morning America Summer Concert Series experiential marketing campaigns Completed in-depth competitive assessment of Fortune 25 sports sponsorships and presented to Chevron client.• Provided recommendations for Bank of America and Good Morning America Summer Concert Series experiential marketing campaigns
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Education
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2003 - 2007
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science, Advertising -
2008 - 2009
Canisius College
Master of Science, Sports Management
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