Hernan Sanchez
Director of Partnerships and Strategy
Riverside,CA
Summary
Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in educational leadership, financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals. Motivated Director of Partnerships serving as senior leader of corporate community partnerships team. Cultivated team dedicated to researching and developing effective community-oriented programs and resources. Developed new connections and refined current relationships with key partners at home and natonwide. Expert in grant management and program innovation, fostering inclusivity and collaboration. Trilingual communicator adept at driving growth strategies and enhancing organizational culture, committed to equity-focused initiatives in education and community development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
15
15
Years of eductional leadership
Work History
Director of Partnerships and Strategy
Pitch Labs
Los Angeles
02.2024 - Current
- Directed high-impact national partnerships and oversaw stakeholder engagement across all departments.
- Managed a team of 6+ staff focused on strategic research, donor development, and educational partnerships.
- Chaired Culture Committee to promote inclusivity and engagement within a fully remote team.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure partnership objectives aligned with company goals.
- Developed strategic partnerships that enhanced brand visibility and expanded market reach.
- Negotiated contract terms with stakeholders, establishing mutually beneficial agreements.
- Conducted market research to identify partnership opportunities and emerging trends.
- Created presentations to effectively communicate partnership strategies to executive leadership.
- Developed annual account objectives and formalized client communications for communication of goals and plans.
- Joined business development meetings and supported market outreach plans to improve business development.
- Enforced use of required processes and tools for partnership management.
- Facilitated strategy development and planned with cross-functional teams.
- Used MS Excel to analyze data and PowerPoint to share information with team members.
- Created and implemented comprehensive short- and long-term engagement strategies prospects, supporters and volunteers.
- Coordinated logistics and established structure for partnership programs.
- Built relationships with internal teams and managed volunteer groups.
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
- Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
- Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
- Improved website visibility through development and implementation of SEO strategies.
- Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
- Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality creative assets.
Co-Founder
EH Lumiere Lane LLC
Riverside
11.2023 - Current
- Launched a luxury home goods brand focused on sensory wellness.
- Managed strategic partnerships, marketing, vendor relations, and brand identity.
- Built digital presence, led product development, and drove community engagement.
Professional Development Specialist & Internal Communications Manager
Imagine Learning
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered professional development for K-12 educators and administrators across California.
- Oversaw district-wide implementation, coaching, and training aligned with equity-focused goals.
- Led internal communications for LGBTQIA+ ERG and supported culture-based employee engagement.
- Managed Salesforce accounts and analyzed program effectiveness via needs assessments.
Coordinator, National Programs & Grants
Center for Civic Education
Calabasas
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed $5M+ in federal/state grants from the U.S. and California Departments of Education.
- Coordinated national civic education programs, events, and curricular initiatives.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to improve equity, access, and reporting standards.
- Designed digital content, reports, and stakeholder communications.
Family & Community Engagement Coordinator
Think Together
San Bernardino
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Led regional family engagement across 90+ K-12 school sites.
- Developed culturally responsive community plans and school-based engagement frameworks.
- Delivered advocacy training and policy outreach aligned with state education initiatives.
Co-Teacher, English Language Learners (ELL)
Menifee Union School District
Menifee
05.2016 - 12.2020
- Delivered standards-based ELD instruction and co-facilitated IEP and SST processes.
- Designed professional learning for teachers supporting multilingual students.
Program Site Manager
Creative Brain Learning
Nuevo
02.2015 - 04.2017
- Oversaw STEAM-focused afterschool program and staff development.
- Fostered community partnerships and maintained all compliance reporting.
Assistant Site Coordinator
HEARTS Academy Trust
Riverside
04.2013 - 01.2015
- Supported operations, staffing, marketing, and school-community outreach.
Program Leader
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Riverside
04.2010 - 03.2013
- Delivered academic enrichment and maintained student safety protocols.
Education
Double B.A. - Education, Political Science (Minor in International Relations)
California Baptist University
Riverside, CAAssociate of Arts - International Law
Université Paris-Sorbonne
Paris, FranceSkills
- Strategic partnerships
- Partnership development
- Grant management
- Strategic planning
- Customer engagement
- CRM proficiency
- Partner proposal development
- Growth strategies
- Campaign management
- Education leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Program innovation
- Program and product management
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy
- Professional learning
- Grants and compliance
- Organizational culture
- Executive communication
- Public speaking
- Trilingual communication
Partnership cultivation
Capital fundraising
Brand development
Team building
Customer relationship management
Fundraising
Operations management
Board reporting
Conflict resolution
Networking strategies
Customer relations
Project management
Market analysis
Investor relations
Decision-making
Goal setting
Problem-solving
Stakeholder relations
Data analysis
Legal compliance
Verbal and written communication
Stakeholder communication
Entrepreneurial leadership
Budget management
Risk management
Analytical thinking
Business development
Staff management
Financial acumen
Product development
Task delegation
Clear communication
Sales strategy
Languages
- English (Native/Bilingual)
- Spanish (Native/Bilingual)
- French (Full Professional Proficiency/Bilingual)
Certifications Honors
- Imagine Learning Certified Trainer (2024)
- DOJ Fingerprint Roller (2021)
- TEFL Certified (2014)
- Boys & Girls Clubs Certified Trainer (2013)
- Next Generation Leader, National Afterschool Association (2022)
- California State Assembly Certificate (2019)
- California Senate Honor (2019)
- Multiple Staff Excellence Awards (2017-2019)
Timeline
Director of Partnerships and Strategy
Pitch Labs
02.2024 - Current
Professional Development Specialist & Internal Communications Manager
Imagine Learning
12.2023 - 01.2024
Co-Founder
EH Lumiere Lane LLC
11.2023 - Current
Coordinator, National Programs & Grants
Center for Civic Education
09.2022 - 11.2023
Family & Community Engagement Coordinator
Think Together
01.2021 - 08.2022
Co-Teacher, English Language Learners (ELL)
Menifee Union School District
05.2016 - 12.2020
Program Site Manager
Creative Brain Learning
02.2015 - 04.2017
Assistant Site Coordinator
HEARTS Academy Trust
04.2013 - 01.2015
Program Leader
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
04.2010 - 03.2013
Double B.A. - Education, Political Science (Minor in International Relations)
California Baptist University
Associate of Arts - International Law
Université Paris-Sorbonne
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