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Sofie Sandone

@sofiesandone

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Business development manager driving mission-focused partnerships, events, and strategic communications.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek mission-driven roles where I can build partnerships, lead events, and drive strategic communications to grow impact and visibility.

I am a business development professional with experience securing partnerships, preparing RFPs and proposals, and coordinating high-impact events that strengthen relationships and advance organizational goals. I consistently craft persuasive marketing materials, manage targeted research to expand services, and support business development initiatives that increase visibility and growth.

My background includes content and social media management, direct sales support, legislative research, volunteer training, and full production of annual reports; I bring a collaborative, mission-driven approach and a track record of executing seamless events and strategic communications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Business Development Manager

Current

Coordinated Transportation Solutions, Inc

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Prepared and submitted RFPs and tailored proposals to secure new business and strategic partnerships; planned and coordinated an annual client event to strengthen relationships and showcase impact.

RFP Proposal Writing Event Planning Business Development Market Research Stakeholder Engagement

Special Projects Manager

North America Overland, LLC

Jan 2019 - Feb 2023 (4 years 1 month)

Created and managed daily social content and handled customer consultations and invoicing to support sales and maintain brand voice across platforms.

Social Media Management Customer Service Sales Support Content Creation Invoicing Brand Management CRM

Project Manager

United Way of Western Connecticut

Sep 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 4 months)

Planned and managed events and professional development workshops; collected and synthesized data to produce reports and oversaw production of the annual SC2C report for stakeholders.

Program Management Event Management Data Analysis Reporting Project Coordination Microsoft Office

Special Projects Manager

Connecticut Against Gun Violence

Mar 2013 - Sep 2017 (4 years 6 months)

Supported lobbying through legislative research and public hearings; planned and executed fundraisers and awareness campaigns while recruiting and supervising volunteers.

Advocacy Event Coordination Volunteer Management Community Engagement Campaign Planning Public Speaking