Leonard Chester
Strategic Communications | Community Engagement | Marketing Strategist Driving Growth & Equity
- Role
- Founder at The Overcame Foundation, Inc
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Leonard Chester
Vibrant and impact driven professional with 10+ years of experience in strategic…
Experience
Founder
Oct 2015 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US
Leonard Chester founded the Overcame Foundation to empower underprivileged youth in Philadelphia and Baltimore through mentorship, workforce readiness, college preparation, and arts and sports programs. Through partnerships with Boys’ Latin Charter School and Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG), he developed the “Make It A Day” program, a 3-month mentorship initiative providing training, guidance, and food access to youth.He leads digital fundraising campaigns raising over annually from individual donors, secures corporate sponsorships from Snipes and Under Armour, and successfully received a grant from the Philadelphia Phillies to scale programming. Leonard also manages a team of 25 youth and volunteers, oversees operations, and cultivates community partnerships, strengthening skills in communications, program development, and community engagement.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership Development
- Basketball
- Retail
- Adobe Photoshop
- Basketball Coaching
- Graphic Design
- Event Planning
- Customer Service
- Social Media
- Online Advertising
- Team Building
- Leadership
- Photoshop
- Desktop Publishing
- Photography
- Public Speaking
- Promotions
- Youth Leadership
- Social Networking
- Microsoft Word
- Advertising
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Powerpoint
- Training
- Public Relations
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