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Armando Bellmas

Armando Bellmas

Assistant Program Director/Music Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Interim President + CEO / VP Operations

  • Education

    • Florida International University

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      BA English Language and Literature/Letters

    • Christopher Columbus High School

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  • Experience

    • WNCW

      May 1996 - Dec 2000
      Assistant Program Director/Music Director

      Produced and managed all content based on core format and messaging, audience measurement, and brand identity. Led staff and volunteer trainings on messaging, voice, and delivery tactics. Created specialized promotional campaigns and fundraising opportunities, including the production of an innovative constituent premium which increased individual giving by 40% within one year.

    • Armando Bellmas Photo

      Jan 2001 - Mar 2011
      Photographer/Creative Director

      Responsible for leading partners through the creative process, from the initial engagement through final delivery, with an emphasis on visual elements. Collaborated in hands-on concept creation and brainstorming teams with principals from Gerber Childrenswear, Home Depot, Emeco, Dwell magazine, and more. Once took over 100 photos of Ric Flair saying "woooo!"

    • Latin American Coalition

      Apr 2011 - Dec 2014
      Director of Communications & Community Engagement

      Directed bilingual (English and español) digital strategy and communications for community and economic engagement projects at the Latin American Coalition, a service, advocacy, and cultural agency in North Carolina.

    • McColl Center

      Jan 2015 - now

      I lead and manage the operational and capital success of McColl Center, a nationally-acclaimed artist residency and contemporary art space. Business operations strategy and planning, improving organizational culture, facility management and maintenance. Responsible for leading the creation and execution of McColl Center for Art + Innovation's marketing strategy, programming initiatives, and development campaigns.

      • Interim President + CEO

        May 2024 - now

      • Vice President, Operations

        May 2018 - now

      • Director of Marketing + Communications

        Jan 2015 - May 2018

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Interim Executive

      Armstrong McGuire & Associates
      Jun 2024

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Armando Bellmas
      Leadership Development Initiative (LDI) Class 14 Community Building Initiative 2015 The Leadership Development Initiative (LDI) is a signature 12-month program of Community Building Initiative (CBI) that supports non-profit board members and senior staff of non-profit, public and for-profit organizations in the leadership role they and their organizations play in building a more inclusive and equitable Charlotte-Mecklenburg. LDI develops, connects and guides diverse groups of leaders in increasing their awareness of and ability to influence for inclusion and equity. LDI's… Show more The Leadership Development Initiative (LDI) is a signature 12-month program of Community Building Initiative (CBI) that supports non-profit board members and senior staff of non-profit, public and for-profit organizations in the leadership role they and their organizations play in building a more inclusive and equitable Charlotte-Mecklenburg. LDI develops, connects and guides diverse groups of leaders in increasing their awareness of and ability to influence for inclusion and equity. LDI's long-term goal is to increase participating organizations' commitment to and capacity for promoting access, inclusion and equity in our community. Show less

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member, Board of Trustees, Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation

      Issued by Foundation For The Carolinas on Jan 2016
      Foundation For The CarolinasAssociated with Armando Bellmas