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Adam Comeau

Summary

Accomplished leader with extensive experience helping nonprofit and retail organizations meet their key business goals. Dedicated professional with a track record of success cultivating strong relationships, building brands, and driving teams to meet financial objectives. Results driven with experience developing and utilizing sophisticated tracking methods. Collaborative team player with reputation for leading and mentoring successful teams with passion and energy.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Consultant

Quandary Consulting & Analytics
01.2020 - Current
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing tailored development solutions and strategies.
  • Streamlined project management processes for improved efficiency and timely delivery of projects.
  • Developed customized solutions for clients, resulting in enhanced customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Streamlined internal processes to improve efficiency, enabling the team to focus on revenue-generating tasks.
  • Secure funding through individual donations, grants, sponsorships, marketing campaigns and major gifts.

Director of Business Development & Partnerships

Harmony Labs, Inc
05.2021 - 08.2023
  • Increased business growth through fundraising initiatives, including a Fee for Service business model, foundational and government grants.
  • Established, oversaw, and grew an annual fundraising program that skillfully and efficiently drew on internal resources, including the Advisory Board & Leadership Circle, while working to secure financial support from foundations and partner organizations in order to exceed revenue goals.
  • Researched prospective leads to expand the existing donor pool, including pitching Harmony Labs' service to potential partners and organizations
  • Streamlined internal processes for improved efficiency, resulting in accelerated project completion rates.
  • Held responsibility for maintaining, engaging, and cultivating the Advisory Board as an important strategy for widening the circle of influence and support for Harmony Labs, including organizing and executing regular quarterly virtual events and ad hoc in-person events
  • Expanded the company''s partner network through diligent research, outreach, and relationship-building efforts.
  • Contributed to product/service development (evolving project work into efficient, repeatable, software-enabled processes) with insights into partner and client needs.
  • Streamlined grant application processes for improved efficiency and higher success rates in securing funds.

Development Director

San Francisco Bicycle Coalition
06.2019 - 04.2020
  • Oversaw Membership and Development teams to ensure engagement and revenue goals were met.
  • Increased donor engagement by implementing strategic fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
  • Created a major gifts/donor program through tailored donor cultivation strategies, achieving increased levels of financial support from high-net-worth individuals.
  • Managed grant proposals for successful funding acquisition, leading to expanded program offerings and corporate sponsorships for multiple events. Collaborated with program staff to ensure accurate reporting on project outcomes for grant applications and donor communications.
  • Worked closely with Board of Directors, Marketing and Event Directors to determine and execute best practices for fundraising campaigns and sponsorship opportunities.
  • Collaborated with Development Associate to ensure smooth and timely gift transmittal processes and grant pipeline management as well as Business Memberships and discount partner program.

Development Manager

San Francisco AIDS Foundation, AIDS/LifeCycle
09.2016 - 06.2019
  • Developed and executed strategic plans to meet multi-million-dollar revenue goals for AIDS/lifeCycle, a peer to peer fundraising event. Raised over $30m.
  • Developed a high-performing fundraising team through targeted coaching, training, and performance evaluations that raised significant funds (Over $30m) by developing and implementing strategic fundraising plans and campaigns.
  • Personally managed a portfolio of 300-400 high-profile fundraisers, corporate accounts and board members.
  • Planned and coordinated special events and fundraising activities throughout year, enlisting support from staff, board members and volunteers.
  • Strengthened relationships with community partners through targeted outreach and collaborative projects.

Account Training Manager

Winston Retail Solutions
03.2015 - 09.2016
  • Enhanced employee performance by designing and implementing comprehensive training programs for over 500+ field members.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop customized training solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Created engaging eLearning courses utilizing multimedia tools, enhancing accessibility to training resources for remote employees.
  • Worked with global brands such as Columbia Sportswear, Nike, and North Face to convey a consistent and clean brand experience throughout large department stores and chains throughout the U.S
  • Provided full-service training for 500+ contract brand representatives who perform store visits through in-person training, conference calls, and weekly status meetings
  • Managed relationships with 1,500 stores at a given time including Sports Authority, Nordstrom, and Bass Pro Shops.

General Manager

GAP Inc. / Banana Republic
01.2003 - 03.2015
  • Increased store revenue by implementing effective sales strategies and promotions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through excellent service, maintaining a clean and organized store environment.
  • Reduced employee turnover by providing comprehensive training and fostering a positive work culture.
  • Developed high-performing teams through regular coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
  • Oversaw financial aspects of the business including budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and profit analysis.

Education

Studio Giambo
Florence, Italy

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO

Skills

  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Non-Profit Organization Funding
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Fundraising Events
  • Event Planning
  • Annual Giving Campaigns
  • Corporate Fundraising
  • Grant Applications
  • Process Improvement
  • Team Leadership

Community Service

  • Completed AIDS/LifeCycle Ride in 2016, raised $7,500
  • Dining out for Life
  • Santa Skivvies Run
  • AIDS Memorial Grove Volunteer

Timeline

Director of Business Development & Partnerships

Harmony Labs, Inc
05.2021 - 08.2023

Business Development Consultant

Quandary Consulting & Analytics
01.2020 - Current

Development Director

San Francisco Bicycle Coalition
06.2019 - 04.2020

Development Manager

San Francisco AIDS Foundation, AIDS/LifeCycle
09.2016 - 06.2019

Account Training Manager

Winston Retail Solutions
03.2015 - 09.2016

General Manager

GAP Inc. / Banana Republic
01.2003 - 03.2015

Studio Giambo

Metropolitan State University of Denver

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