MARCELLE WELLINGTON

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SENIOR COMMUNICATOR / STRATEGIC PROJECT MANAGER

Talented and accomplished writer, editor, researcher and project manager.

Proven ability to develop sound strategies, and to deliver clear messaging

to reach a variety of audiences. Comprehensive record of thorough research

and insightful analysis.

Issue Research, Analysis, Advocacy ( Website Content, Newsletters, White

Papers, News Releases, Articles, Speeches, Scripts ( Media Relations ( Fund

Raisers, Golf Outings, Seminars, Political Forums, Trade Shows, Annual

Meetings (Government, Community and Media Relations ( Relationship

Building ( Highly Organized, Detail Oriented ( Team Leadership ( Grant

Writing ( Business Development ( Budget Management

CAREER PROGRESSION

Principal, Well Advised, Redmond, WA 2009 to

Present

Strategic project and issue management

Interface between government grant agencies/policy makers and manufacturing

clients. Wrote $1.3M grants for U.S. clients seeking ISO 14001

(environmental) certification. Researched, analyzed and directed funding

strategies. Built government relations program, educated and influenced

stakeholders in green economy sector strategies, jobs and supply chain,

environmental management systems, economic and workforce development.

Research, analyzed and wrote "green jobs" inventory and website, including

recommendations for training programs.

Research Director, Hebert Research, Bellevue, WA

2008 to 2009

Developed strong pipeline of business from prospects and existing clients

Developed and secured $200K of market demand and economic feasibility

research from government agencies and residential/commercial developers.

Managed project teams to develop complex reseach proposals; developed

qualitative/quantitative methodologies to sample: awareness, satisfaction,

engagement, competitive analysis, product demand, price elasticity,

community needs, economic baseline, economic forecasts, economic impact.

Executive Director, Kent (WA) Chamber of Commerce

2003 to 2008

Managed 570-member association, $800K budget, 5 staff, 18-person board

Secured $800K in grants from government and private industry; analyzed,

planned and launched the Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound.

Developed and implemented communications, marketing and advocacy strategies

in collaboration with internal and external partners and customers.

Expanded government affairs program, managing issues related to economic

development.

President/CEO, Redmond (WA) Chamber of Commerce 1998 to

2003

Repositioned 530-member association, $500K budget, 4 staff, 24-person board

Developed long-range strategic plan; realigned products/services to support

mission; significantly improved client satisfaction and profitability.

Increased membership sales 20%, account retention 5%, other revenue 25%.

Increased profitability through operational efficiencies, program additions

and improvements. Redesigned communications to better inform internal and

external customers, including issue analysis and advocacy program, regular

and special events. Facilitated stakeholder and focus groups.

MARCELLE WELLINGTON ( Page 2

Vice President, Grand Rapids (MI) Chamber of Commerce

1993 to 1998

Strengthened operations, communications, events for 3,600 member

association, $2M budget, 30 staff, 4 partner organizations

Routinely took new assignments to solve problems and explore new

opportunities, consistently exceeded expectations; accomplished projects on

time and under budget. Increased affinity revenue 300%, other non-dues

revenue 125%. Significantly improved plans, profitability and satisfaction

with events and publications. Primary strategist for revised three-year

business plan; mentored team members, achieved better results in one year

instead of three. Developed performance measures and communications for

annual work plans of 25 volunteer

councils and committees.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Hospitality & Tourism Management

1986

Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

Graduated, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organization Mgmt.

1998

Notre Dame University, South Bend, IN

Professional conferences and seminars on organizational leadership,

management, best practices, communications, government affairs, sales and

retention, product development, sustainable economic development, workforce

development, advanced manufacturing, international trade (U.S. Chamber

TradeRoots).

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Exceptional online research skills, AP Stylebook, O*NET, Workforce

Explorer, MS Office, CC-Assist, ExactTarget, HyperOffice, WebEx, Basecamp

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Grant Committee Member, Sustainable Path Foundation

Co-founder & Member, Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound

Board Member/Industry Demand Committee, Workforce Dev. Council Seattle-King

County

Board Member, Association of Washington Business

Board Member, South Sound Chambers of Commerce Legislative Coalition

Board Member, East King County Chambers of Commerce Legislative Coalition

Board Member, Eastside Business Alliance

Partner, Puget Sound Regional Council - Prosperity Partnership

Member, King County International Trade and Development Council

Board Member, Leadership Institute of South King County

Arbitrator, Better Business Bureau

General Advisory Council, Green River Community College

Instructor, Junior Achievement

Member, Washington Chamber of Commerce Executives

Member, American Chamber of Commerce Executives

Board Regent, Institute for Organization Management - Notre Dame

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