Brenné Shepperson

About Brenné Shepperson

I am a results-driven business strategist, economic development advocate, and organizational growth consultant dedicated to helping small businesses and entrepreneurs achieve sustainable success. My mission is to strengthen local economies by building strategic alliances, fostering community engagement, and implementing high-impact growth strategies that deliver measurable results.With expertise in business development, strategic planning, customer experience optimization, marketing strategy, organizational management, and high-performance team development, I help organizations identify opportunities, eliminate inefficiencies, and position themselves for long-term profitability.I bring over a decade of proven experience mentoring entrepreneurs, guiding CEOs through scalable growth models, and designing economic development initiatives that empower communities. As a trusted advisor, I partner with leaders to align resources, relationships, and vision—turning strategic ideas into actionable plans that create lasting impact.My professional experience spans:Small Business Development & ScalingStrategic Alliances & Partnership BuildingEconomic Development Program DesignCustomer Service & Relationship ManagementMarketing & Brand PositioningLeadership Coaching & Team PerformanceI believe that thriving businesses build thriving communities. If you’re seeking a collaborator who can connect strategy to execution while driving economic impact, let’s connect.Specialties: Local economic development, strategic partnerships, small business growth, business consulting, leadership development, organizational strategy, program design, DEI in business, high-performance teams, marketing strategy, community relations.

Experience

1. Certified Score Mentor

   Score Mentors Delaware

   May 2012 — Present · US

Education

• Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics at University of Delaware

  Certificate, Personal Financial Coaching

• Kauffman FastTrac® New Venture

  Entrepreneurship

  2012

• Strayer University

  MBA, Specialization in Marketing

  2008 — 2010

• Wilmington University

  Doctorate (ABD), Business Administration

• Delaware Financial Literacy Institute-The Money School

  Financial Literacy

  2007 — 2011

• Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Chapter at The Chicago School D.C. Campus

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Candidate , Business Psychology

• The Chicago School

  Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D., Business Psychology - Consulting Track

Skills

• Coaching
• Press Releases
• Promotions
• Management Consulting
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Business Management
• Social Networking
• Marketing Strategy
• Organizational Development
• Online Marketing
• Mentoring
• Customer Relations
• Leadership Development
• Small Business
• Non-Profits
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Marketing
• Staff Development
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Business Strategy
• Team Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Event Planning
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Management
• Research
• Market Research
• Community Relations
• Nonprofits
• Program Management
• Budgeting
• Change Management
• Proposal Writing
• Powerpoint
• Writing