Anette Padilla
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Accomplished Director at AEG, adept in strategic communication and project management, significantly enhanced community engagement by scaling philanthropic initiatives, resulting in a 7% increase in employee participation. Expert in managing multimillion-dollar budgets and stakeholder relationships, demonstrated through the successful oversight of 100+ community partnerships.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Community Foundation and Social Impact
AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group)
11.2022 - Current
- Oversee a diverse portfolio of 100+ community partners and foundation grantees at AEG, strategically managing relationships and collaborations for impactful community engagement.
- Manage the department's over one $1,000,000 budget for grant-giving and community outreach ensuring timely payment and fulfillment of all deliverables with stakeholders.
- Reviewed and vetted over 400 funding proposals from non-profit organizations. Made funding recommendations to the Executive Board in alignment with business eligibility requirements and business goals in quarterly board meetings.
- Collaborate closely with the communications team on strategy development, serving as the organization's spokesperson, and collectively enhancing awareness and corporate reputation through various communication channels.
- Scaled AEG' holiday philanthropic initiative, from Los Angeles to five target markets across the United States resulting in a 7% increase in employee engagement with non-profit organizations.
Social Impact Consultant
Self-Employed
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Execute strategic projects, managing internal and external stakeholder expectations and project plans to ensure successful delivery of initiatives.
Sr. Program Manager, Community Affairs
AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group)
11.2017 - 05.2021
- Developed, managed, and executed various community programs, community relations hosted events, and employee volunteer initiatives on behalf of the AEG Corporate offices in Los Angeles, primarily in the areas of educational enrichment, music education, youth recreation and wellness, college readiness, and workforce development.
- Supported the transition of the STAPLES Center Foundation, a regional public charity, to the AEG Community Foundation, a nationwide private foundation. Managed the AEG Community Foundation's grants program in the United States, which entails review of grant applications against grant giving guidelines and eligibility requirements and being the main point of contact for nonprofit organizations.
- Planned and executed the community events including AEG Service Day, a Southern California initiative bringing together over 300 volunteer employees for a collective community project.
STAPLES Center Premium Sales Manager
AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group)
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Prospected and cultivated new sales leads through networking events, speaking functions, outside meetings, and targeted marketing campaigns resulting in over $500,000 in revenue.
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
Marketing Manger, Southern California
United States Tennis Association
03.2012 - 03.2016
- Managed local marketing strategies, website content development, social media management, and ad campaigns in alignment with USTA National strategy.
- Implemented national partnerships and marketing initiatives locally by partnering with USTA Southern California programming, tennis providers and regional community partners.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Spanish & Minor in Sports Management
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA Skills
- Strategic Communication
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Community Outreach
- Budget Management
Certification
- HOPE Leadership Institute, HOPE (Hispanas Organized for Political Equality) - 2024 Cohort
- Social Media Training: Diversify Social Media, 2021 Cohort
- Nonprofit Board Training: Riordan Leadership Institute, Class 51
- CSR Board Training: Association of Corporate Professionals, Spring 2019
Interests
I am a past Ironman Triathlete with a passion for the outdoors. I have visited 19 National Parks and look forward to continuing to explore the my hometown of Long Beach as well as the rest of the country.
Timeline
Director, Community Foundation and Social Impact
AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group)
11.2022 - Current
Social Impact Consultant
Self-Employed
01.2021 - 10.2022
Sr. Program Manager, Community Affairs
AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group)
11.2017 - 05.2021
STAPLES Center Premium Sales Manager
AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group)
03.2016 - 11.2017
Marketing Manger, Southern California
United States Tennis Association
03.2012 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Spanish & Minor in Sports Management
University of California, Santa Barbara
- HOPE Leadership Institute, HOPE (Hispanas Organized for Political Equality) - 2024 Cohort
- Social Media Training: Diversify Social Media, 2021 Cohort
- Nonprofit Board Training: Riordan Leadership Institute, Class 51
- CSR Board Training: Association of Corporate Professionals, Spring 2019
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