David Quilleon

About David Quilleon

David M. Quilleon serves as the first CEO & President for Bridges From School To Work. With over two decades of experience in leadership, program development, and community engagement, David brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success to the organization.He joins Bridges From School to Work from Best Buddies International, Inc, where he served as Senior Vice President of Global Mission, State Development, & Operations. In this role, he was instrumental in securing $40 million in revenue to support programs and operations, leading teams to significant growth in major gift campaigns, special events, government funding, and foundation revenue. David\'s extensive experience at Best Buddies also includes roles as Vice President of Programs & State Development at Best Buddies International, State Director at Best Buddies Illinois, Coordinator of Student Activities at Florida Gulf Coast University, and Program Manager at Best Buddies Florida. His leadership style is adaptable to any situation and diverse personalities, and he is proficient in budget development and all aspects of fiscal management.During a five-year break with Best Buddies International, David served as Executive Director of Palm Beach Pops, Inc, where he managed all operations of Florida\'s premier pops orchestra. His accomplishments included increasing subscriptions and ticket sales, securing concert sponsorships, and successfully funding community outreach programs.David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Journalism from the University of South Florida, where he was elected to serve as Student Body President for two consecutive terms. He was a founding father of Beta Theta Pi and engaged in many student organizations. David\'s forward-thinking and eager approach to meeting new challenges will be invaluable as Bridges From School to Work continues to expand its mission of helping young people with disabilities transition from school to successful employment.Overview• Leadership style adaptable to any situation and diverse personalities• Proficient in budget development and all aspects of fiscal management• Persuasive sales manager that always exceeds goals by building effective relationships• Motivator and coach, who promotes team work and organizational unity • Detail oriented manager who operates a highly organized and efficient department• Works well under pressure in demanding, time-sensitive environments• Forward thinking and eager to meet new challenges• Outstanding ability to communicate messages effectively

Experience

1. CEO & President

   Bridges From School To Work

   Jul 2025 — Present

Education

• University of South Florida

  BA, Mass Communications - Journalism

  1990 — 1996

Skills

• Fundraisers
• Proposal Writing
• Event Management
• Crisis Communications
• Non-Profit Administration
• Social Media
• Social Media Marketing
• Budgets
• Events
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Marketing Communications
• Board Relations
• Nonprofits
• Sponsorship
• Human Resources
• Newsletters
• Raiser's Edge
• Grants
• Marketing
• Board Development
• Music Industry
• Email Marketing
• Non-Profit Board Development
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Brand Management
• Employee Training
• Fundraising
• Planned Giving
• Marketing Strategy
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Annual Giving
• Non-Profit Program Development
• Media Buying
• Sales
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Editing