Brad C. Shanklin

Experience

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  United States Senate

  Jul 1983 - Jan 1985

  Constituent Relations - U.S. Senator John Tower
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  US Congress

  Mar 1986 - Dec 1986

  Finance Director - Roy Gillia for U.S. Congress
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  American Heart Association | American Stroke Association

  Aug 1988 - Jul 2002

  Various Positions

  During 14 years, held six positions with the AHA. Career began as a Development Associate in Houston, managing various committees and revenue activities. Promoted to Council Development Director for the gulf coast region; managed eight staff and a $1.4 million fundraising budget. Hired by the New Mexico affiliate Board of Directors as the Executive Director (statewide); reported to Board and managed a team of 11; increased revenues by 26%. Promoted to the National Center in Dallas as a Senior Management Consultant, working with the CEO and Boards of Directors of eight multi-state affiliates. Promoted to Senior Manager over the centralization of a nationwide inbound call center. Promoted to Director of Interactive Media to manage the call center, as well as the reorganization and redesign of multiple websites into one association-wide site for the organization. Show less

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  Plano Chamber of Commerce

  Jul 2002 - Apr 2010

  CEO

  Partnered with the Board of Directors and various committees to develop the short- and long-term goals and strategic plan. Advanced the Chamber’s advocacy effort to include the development of a Legislative Affairs Committee, partnering with state and local elected officials to promote pro-business issues. Partnered in the community at every level to promote the Chamber and its commitment to the existing and future business community. 2002 graduate of Leadership Plano

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  Plano Citizens for Balanced Business

  Aug 2003 - Jun 2005

  Campaign Manager/Treasurer

  Completed a successful beer & wine sales election in May 2005 winning by a 3-1 margin on both issuesCreated a PAC and raised $210K in support of the election

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  Building Our Children's Future

  May 2004 - Sept 2004

  Manager/Treasurer

  Conducted a successful school bond election in August 2004 winning by a margin of 3-1Created a PAC to campaign in support of a $285 million bond election for Plano ISD

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  Meeting Professionals International Headquarters

  Apr 2010 - Mar 2016

  Sr. Director of Chapter Business

  Lead and managed the success of 80 global chapters and student clubs and their volunteer boards, to deliver value and ROI to all member stakeholders. Responsible for growing the volunteer experience, developing the chapter services strategy and creating member value.

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  DallasHR

  Mar 2016 - Apr 2022

  Executive Director

  DallasHR provides a wide variety of resources to enhance the professionalism, competence and knowledge of its 2,300 members. The association supports the HR practitioner, advances the profession, champions HR causes and supports the business community by providing subject-matter expertise, relevant educational offerings and purposeful networking opportunities.DallasHR coordinates and hosts The HRSouthwest Conference (HRSWC), a leading regional human resources event in the United States and is statewide conference for Texas SHRM. HRSWC provides more than 100 educational sessions from thought leaders, numerous engaging networking events and an exciting Marketplace of more than 175 HR solutions and service providers. More information can be found at hrsouthwest.com. Show less