Shellie Schwanke
Manager of Development Services at Peoria Symphony Orchestra- Claim this Profile
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J. David Arnold
Shellie has a strong constellation of event management, marketing, and customer relationship management skills. She has worked at her alma mater, Eureka College, since 1989 assuming a series of positions with progressively more responsibility and autonomy. The titles of these positions include Coordinator of Creative Services, Assistant Director of College Relations, and Director of Alumni Relations. She is a highly valued member of the College Advancement Team and is held in high esteem by Eureka College Alumni.
J. David Arnold
Shellie has a strong constellation of event management, marketing, and customer relationship management skills. She has worked at her alma mater, Eureka College, since 1989 assuming a series of positions with progressively more responsibility and autonomy. The titles of these positions include Coordinator of Creative Services, Assistant Director of College Relations, and Director of Alumni Relations. She is a highly valued member of the College Advancement Team and is held in high esteem by Eureka College Alumni.
J. David Arnold
Shellie has a strong constellation of event management, marketing, and customer relationship management skills. She has worked at her alma mater, Eureka College, since 1989 assuming a series of positions with progressively more responsibility and autonomy. The titles of these positions include Coordinator of Creative Services, Assistant Director of College Relations, and Director of Alumni Relations. She is a highly valued member of the College Advancement Team and is held in high esteem by Eureka College Alumni.
J. David Arnold
Shellie has a strong constellation of event management, marketing, and customer relationship management skills. She has worked at her alma mater, Eureka College, since 1989 assuming a series of positions with progressively more responsibility and autonomy. The titles of these positions include Coordinator of Creative Services, Assistant Director of College Relations, and Director of Alumni Relations. She is a highly valued member of the College Advancement Team and is held in high esteem by Eureka College Alumni.
Experience
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Peoria Symphony Orchestra
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United States
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Music
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager of Development Services
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Northwoods Community Church
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Worship Team Leader-volunteer
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2001 - Present
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McLean County Chamber of Commerce
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager-Membership Services
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Apr 2021 - Oct 2022
Responsible for leading chamber member retention and engagement initiatives and activities. Manages the Chamber’s New Member Journey, chamber membership renewal communication/outreach, and the chamber Ambassadors. Responsible for trade agreements, advertising sales, and new sponsorship development for featured events and programs. Responsible for leading chamber member retention and engagement initiatives and activities. Manages the Chamber’s New Member Journey, chamber membership renewal communication/outreach, and the chamber Ambassadors. Responsible for trade agreements, advertising sales, and new sponsorship development for featured events and programs.
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Vocalist
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Feb 2021 - Oct 2022
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Eureka College
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Alumni Relations
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Nov 2008 - Oct 2022
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Director of The Ronald Reagan Society at Eureka College
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Sep 2019 - Apr 2021
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Director of Alumni Relations and the Ronald W. Reagan Society
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Nov 2008 - Feb 2021
Developed and maintained productive relationships with alumni through various communication and engagement initiatives. Enhanced college's brand through high-caliber alumni and donor-focused events. • Spearheaded engagement program that expanded to national yearly gatherings in Chicago,Las Vegas, Florida, Phoenix, San Francisco, Minnesota, and Washington DC.• Managed a highly involved Alumni Board.• Established the first international alumni/friends travel program.• Aided transition of three college presidents assisting top administrators with key messaging in the midst of significant challenge and change.• Instrumental team member securing donations including the lead gift of $3 million, opening first academic building constructed in decades. • Hosted yearly Homecomings, Alumni Weekends and Leadership Conferences.o Hosted 25th Anniversary of the Reagan Leadership Program, with privatebreakfast at the National Archives, exclusive tour of U.S. Capitol by assistant parliamentarian of House of Representatives, private White House Indian Treaty Room reception hostedby the GW Bush Administration's Director of Faith-Based Initiatives, and Willard Intercontinental Gala honoring Former Attorney General Edwin Meese.o Host Committee Chair for historic Eureka College campus visits of Mikhail Gorbachev and Sandra Day O'Connor. o Hosted Honorary Reagan Fellow Dinner Celebrations honoring General Paul “PX” Kelly, James Baker, and George Shultz in Washington, DC, NYC, and San Fransisco. Worked with professional fundraising firms for event and sponsorship execution.o Planned and hosted Reagan’s California Alumni/Donor trip with tours of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Getty Center in Los Angeles, day excursions on USS Ronald Reagan in San Diego, Reagan Ranch in Santa Barbara, and Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley.o Hosted celebrations of 20th, 25th, and 30th Anniversaries of the Fall of the Berlin Wall at Eureka College Peace Garden.
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Coordinator of Creative Services
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Aug 1989 - Nov 2008
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Education
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1983 - 1987
Eureka College
Bachelor of Arts, Music major, Communication minor
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