Candace Hulcher, MA

Experience

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  Clear Channel Outdoor

  Nov 2006 - Apr 2008

  Advertising Sales Account Executive

  •Identification and solicitation of new business through cold calling, drop-ins and independent networking.•Development of persuasive proposals in response to client needs. •Negotiate rates consistent with CCO Tampa Bay’s operating goals and budgets and ensure prompt payment of client billing.

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  Webster University

  Apr 2008 - Jul 2010

  Community Relations Director

  •Planned and implemented non-traditional graduate student recruitment strategies.•Personally impacted campus enrollment growth to 118% within the first two years. •Developed relationships with corporations, community and professional organizations in order to increase the university’s visibility within the community

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  Northwestern Mutual

  Jul 2010 - Jun 2016

  • Recruited 100% commission only Financial Advisors to join the Northwestern Mutual- Greater Tampa Bay Firm • Sourced active and passive candidates through a wide range of tactics (via internet, networking, internal/ external referrals, community relationships and cold calling).•Recruited and developed 48 full time Financial Advisors and 53 Financial Representative Interns over four years. •Raised retention rate of new financial representative from 9% to 22% through development and coaching strategies. Show less

  • Director of Training and Development

    Sept 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Director of Recruitment and Development

    Jul 2010 - Sept 2014
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  Great Explorations Children's Museum

  Jun 2016 - Nov 2017

  Director Of Development

  •Responsible for annual giving, individual donor relations, stewardships and corporate/ event/ exhibit sponsors and ongoing donor acquisition. •Secured the largest single donation of $500,000 for a new exhibit instillation; “Longo’s Cove”. •Executed focused strategies to meet short-term and long-term fundraising goals.•Lead a $2 Million Capital Campaign Project; “Great Expansion”.

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  Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast

  Nov 2017 - Nov 2018

  Director Of Philanthropy

  I am an experienced philanthropy professional with a passion for nonprofit excellence. As a member our senior leadership team, I create, execute and evaluate all philanthropy strategies with a donor-centered philosophy to ensure a diverse and sustainable revenue portfolio to support Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast's mission. I also create and effectively manage the organization’s annual communications plan to build a consistent brand and to develop and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders. Show less

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  Northwestern Mutual

  Nov 2018 - Feb 2020

  Sr. Director, Talent Acquisition

  Driven. Impactful. Honest. Hardworking. These are just a few qualities that describe the Financial Advisor on our team. Our high-energy, highly productive culture is not the right fit for everyone. This is why we have a defined and selective hiring process.With an array of diverse backgrounds, some of the most successful Financial Advisors in our industry are retired military, college and professional athletes, sales professionals, and business owners to name a few.Our mission is to attract and develop high quality, motivated individuals who are committed to building an integrated Northwestern Mutual financial security practice and who are dedicated to serving their clients and communities.If you are curious about what it means to join our team, please reach out to me and I’m happy to explore the conversation with you.727-331-7486candace.l.hulcher@nm.com Show less

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  St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce

  Feb 2020 - now

  Vice President Of Business Development and Membership