Sherard Clinkscales

Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships/Business Strategist/Former D1 Athletic Director and Professional Athlete.

Role
Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships at Droplight
Location
Terre Haute, IN, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Sherard Clinkscales

In my role as Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships, I bring over two decades of leadership experience in fundraising, revenue generation, trust-based relationships that drive long-term organizational growth. My ability to identify aligned opportunities, negotiate impactful agreements, and deliver consistent results has helped brands and institutions move from transactional thinking to strategic advancement. I don’t just build partnerships, I create the conditions for them to succeed.

Experience

  1. Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships

    Droplight

    Aug 2025 — Present · US

    As Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships, I specialize in connecting organizations and businesses with shared goals to create partnerships that drive sustainable growth and mutual value. My career spans leadership roles as a Division I Athletic Director, NCAA Administrator, Division I Baseball Coach, professional baseball player, and entrepreneur- experiences that have honed my ability to build trust, align diverse stakeholders, and deliver measurable results.

Education

  • North Carolina State University

    Master of Arts (MA), Parks, Recreation and Tourism, concentration in Sports Management

    2013 — 2016

  • Purdue University

    BA, History

    1990 — 1994

Skills

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Intercollegiate Athletics
  • Sports
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Scouting
  • Operant Conditioning
  • Sports Coaching
  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Athletics
  • Athletes
  • Management
  • Event Planning
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Sports Management
  • Soccer
  • Fitness
  • Sports Medicine
  • Sports Marketing
  • Administration
  • Ticket Sales
  • Athletic Training
  • Event Management
  • Leadership
  • Athletic Administration
  • Fundraising
  • Coaching
  • Sponsorship
  • Powerpoint
  • Strength Training
  • System Administration

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