KC Shuck

Business Retention and Expansion Program Manager, City of Glendale

Glendale, Arizona, United States

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Experience

  • City of Glendale AZ (Glendale, Arizona, United States)
    • Business Retention and Expansion Program Manager
      Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Economic Development Operations Specialist
      Oct 2023 - Jul 2024 · 10 mos

      Supported daily operations of the city’s economic development and BRE initiatives, including CRM administration, business outreach scheduling, and data collection. Streamlined intake and referral processes to accelerate service delivery between departments and external partners. Performed data analysis and prepared dashboards and briefing materials to inform program decisions and council reports. Coordinated event logistics and partner communications to support business retention activities.

  • Strategic Partnerships & Communications Specialist at Scottsdale Unified School District
    Jul 2022 - Oct 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Developed and executed partnership and communications strategies to advance district initiatives and community engagement. Cultivated relationships with business, nonprofit, and higher-education partners to create internship, apprenticeship, and program funding opportunities. Led messaging and media outreach, produced collateral and presentations, and coordinated events that increased stakeholder participation. Measured partnership outcomes to inform program improvements and secure ongoing support.

  • Grand Canyon University (5 yrs 8 mos)
    • Account Executive - University Development
      Apr 2021 - Jul 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Recruited prospective students and built employer partnerships: led outreach and campus presentations, managed application pipelines, and secured internship and enrollment opportunities.

    • Broadcast & Sponsorships Coordinator
      May 2019 - Apr 2021 · 2 yrs

      Coordinated broadcast partnerships and sponsorship activations: negotiated agreements, managed sponsor deliverables and fulfillment, developed sales proposals and promotional materials, and maintained partner relationships to maximize revenue and brand exposure.

    • Athletic Marketing Coordinator
      Dec 2016 - Apr 2019 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Planned and executed marketing campaigns and game-day promotions to increase attendance and enhance brand visibility for university athletics. Managed digital and social media content, community outreach, and partner relationships to support ticketing and sponsorship goals. Coordinated event logistics, vendor relations, and volunteer programs to deliver seamless fan experiences.

  • Corporate Partnerships Intern at Arizona Coyotes
    Sep 2018 - Apr 2019 · 8 mos

    Supported sponsorship sales and partnership activation, conducting research to identify prospects and points of contact. Assisted with contract administration, partner communications, and event coordination to deliver on sponsorship commitments. Contributed to proposal preparation and outreach strategies to grow corporate engagement.

  • Marketing & Charitable Events Intern at MVP Sports Group
    May 2016 - Aug 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Interned two summers, 2016 & 2017 with MVP Sports Group. Coordinated charity events for Manny Machado (Orioles), Josh Donaldson (Blue Jays) and Carlos Beltran (Houston Astros). Achieved new donor relations with our pitch email and researched the best point of contact. Made stronger recommendations and assisted in acquiring new partnerships in emerging markets for the outreach department by conducting market research. Updated client relations grid and helped maintain relations with 150 existing donors, while increasing the total amount to 400