Candice Stennett

CEO

Stafford, Virginia, United States20 yrs experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Proven track record in transforming organizations through innovative strategies.
  • Expert in building high-performing marketing teams and driving engagement.
  • Successful implementation of digital transformation initiatives.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Nonprofit Marketing Executive with expertise in digital transformation and team leadership.

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Skills

Core Skills

Marketing StrategyTeam ManagementDigital MarketingProject ManagementMarketing ManagementProgram ManagementBusiness Development

Other Skills

AdvertisingAnalyticsB2BB2B MarketingB2C MarketingBrand DevelopmentBrand ManagementBusiness PlanningCompetitive AnalysisContent DevelopmentCourse CreationCreative StrategyCross-functional Team LeadershipCustomer ExperienceDirect Marketing

About

Dynamic, full-stack marketing executive with a proven track record of transforming organizations through high-performing teams and innovative digital strategies. Adept at driving organizational growth and delivering creative solutions in mission-driven environments. ๐——๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜„๐˜๐—ต & ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜: โ€ข ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜„๐˜๐—ต: Led comprehensive marketing strategy for a national nonprofit, driving growth in traffic, services, and revenue. โ€ข ๐——๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Spearheaded a revamped digital marketing strategy, dramatically increasing website traffic and customer engagement. โ€ข ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—บ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Implemented SCOREโ€™s first AI chatbot for customer service and mentoring. Orchestrated the organization's first virtual summit that connected thousands of small business owners with vital resources, training and mentorship. ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ & ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: โ€ข ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€: Optimized SCORE's online learning program and processes to train more than 300,000 clients annually. โ€ข ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—บ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ: Built and led a high-performing marketing team, achieving record-setting staff engagement and satisfaction. ๐—–๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ & ๐—œ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜: โ€ข ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜: Partnered with key leaders to drive transformation, integrating sophisticated marketing expertise with innovative problem-solving. โ€ข ๐—–๐˜‚๐—น๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜: Fostered purpose-driven cultures that unite teams around ambitious objectives, driving measurable success through strategic program development.

Experience

20 yrs
Total Experience
5 yrs
Average Tenure
16 yrs 2 mos
Current Experience

Score mentors

5 roles

Senior Director, Client Experience and Technology

Promoted

Nov 2025 โ€“ Present ยท 5 mos

Vice President, Marketing

Promoted

Aug 2019 โ€“ Oct 2025 ยท 6 yrs 2 mos

  • Provided strategic leadership for marketing and customer service operations, overseeing brand strategy, digital marketing, product development, and client services across the organization. Led cross-functional teams to align marketing strategies with mission objectives, ensuring scalable impact and stakeholder engagement.
  • Built and mentored a high-performing marketing team, leveraging data to optimize strategy and execution.
  • Launched new services and created go-to-market strategies to attract new customers and increase revenue for the organization.
  • Implemented a marketing technology ecosystem that improved customer engagement and created scalable growth opportunities.
  • Led strategic transformation initiatives, collaborating with the executive team, board of directors, and volunteer leadership.
Team ManagementMarketing AnalyticsMarketing StrategyNonprofit LeadershipBrand ManagementStrategic Planning+2

Director of Marketing

Promoted

Oct 2014 โ€“ Aug 2019 ยท 4 yrs 10 mos

  • Led strategic marketing initiatives and digital transformation projects. Directed cross-functional teams across digital marketing, user experience, and brand strategy while developing innovative programs, products and services. Partnered with chapter leadership nationwide to drive organizational growth through technology modernization and process optimization.
  • Implemented a comprehensive digital marketing strategy, increasing visitor-to-customer conversions and driving significant growth in new users and organic traffic.
  • Spearheaded the redesign of the national website and chapter sites, establishing a comprehensive governance framework to ensure consistency and scalability.
  • Established enterprise-wide brand standards and marketing guides, ensuring a consistent national presence and alignment across all chapters.
  • Created and launched the Small Business Learning Center, expanding access to educational resources for entrepreneurs nationwide.
  • Developed SCOREโ€™s Startup Roadmap, later adopted by a business incubator and a university to support aspiring entrepreneurs.
Marketing AnalyticsB2C MarketingEvent MarketingBrand ManagementProject ManagementProduct Marketing+6

Marketing Manager

Promoted

May 2011 โ€“ Sep 2014 ยท 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Led SCORE's marketing operations, overseeing brand management, digital strategy, and program development.
  • Conceptualized and launched the organizationโ€™s first virtual conference, significantly expanding reach to entrepreneurs nationwide.
  • Implemented marketing strategies that substantially increased webinar participation, enhancing audience engagement and internal knowledge-sharing.
  • Led foundational digital initiatives that improved website performance and user experience, laying the groundwork for future digital enhancements.
Marketing AnalyticsMarketing CommunicationsProgram ManagementContent DevelopmentMarketing CampaignsEmail Marketing+1

Project Manager

Nov 2009 โ€“ Apr 2011 ยท 1 yr 5 mos

  • Managed concurrent projects for adult learning, technology, and marketing initiatives, including new training and education programs.
  • Launched the Simple Steps for Starting Your Business and Simple Steps for Growing Your Business programs and workbooks, which remain popular programs for entrepreneurs and SCORE chapters today.
  • Selected, configured and managed SCOREโ€™s first learning management system (LMS) and created training programs and content.
  • Recruited, hired, supervised and trained new employees, independent contractors, and agencies to complete education projects.
Project ManagementCourse CreationProgram ManagementResearch SkillsLearning Management Systems

Taskforce staffing, inc.

Branch Manager

Sep 2008 โ€“ May 2009 ยท 8 mos ยท Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States ยท On-site

  • Independently managed branch operations, including human resources, marketing, business development and office administration.
  • Led cold outreach activities that generated a 200% increase in branch sales.
  • Created marketing collateral, updated company forms, and managed local operations.
  • Balanced B2B (employer outreach) and B2C (job seeker engagement) strategies.
Front Office OperationsMarketingRecruitingBusiness Development

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Marketing Specialist

Apr 2007 โ€“ Aug 2008 ยท 1 yr 4 mos ยท Yuma, Arizona Area ยท On-site

  • Used a consultative approach to sell television advertising and engage station customers.
  • Conducted cold calls and other business development activities to consistently meet sales goals and generate advertising revenue for the station.
  • Developed marketing and advertising packages to help customers build awareness and increase sales.
Business DevelopmentSalesAdvertising

Taskforce staffing, inc.

Employment Coordinator

Feb 2005 โ€“ Dec 2006 ยท 1 yr 10 mos ยท Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States ยท On-site

  • Recruited and placed candidates for clerical and industrial positions.
  • Designed and managed marketing campaigns, website content, and advertising.
  • Provided customer service and administrative support while improving sales pipeline.
  • Strengthened both employer and candidate engagement, supporting repeat business.
B2C MarketingNew Business DevelopmentB2B MarketingBusiness Development

Education

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

MBA

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

B.S. โ€” International Business/ Marketing

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