Patricia D. Wellenbach
301 Sandcastle Drive
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
ph 610-357-5809
F: 610-581-0544
wellenbach@sandcastlestrategies.com

CORE CAPABILITIES
Strategic vision
Innovator in business strategy and collaboration
Driver of transformational change
Accomplished negotiator
Effective voice among multiple constituencies
Proven facilitator

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SANDCASTLE STRATEGY GROUP LLC, Bryn Mawr, PA                                                               2007 to present
President and CEO
Management consulting firm that works with senior level executives and boards of directors
on strategic business initiatives critical to long term sustainability and growth.

• Strategy mapping and strategic planning and implementation.
• Engaging multiple stakeholders in results oriented collaborations.
• Organizational realignment.
• Board governance.
• Business development and growth strategies.
• Succession planning and transitional leadership issues.
• Planning and facilitating senior management meetings and board retreats.
• Working with organizations dealing with substantive issues in their industry that are creating
  opportunities for change.

GRANARY ASSOCIATES, Philadelphia, PA                                                                                   2006-2007
Managing Director Business Development and Strategic Initiatives
Reported directly to the CEO of this privately held 130-employee international architectural design and project management firm. Accountable for business growth in new and existing markets, development of new service lines, strategic planning, leadership development, identifying and developing expansion opportunities, joint ventures
and strategic partnerships. Accomplishments included:

• Re-designed and implemented account forecasting process resulting in improved business
  intelligence, targeted client strategy and better profit prediction.
• Lead on strategic planning process including plan implementation.
• Restructured the organizational matrix.
• Restructured management meetings resulting in improved communication and productivity
  among service lines and cross offices.

THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY, Philadelphia, PA                                                                         1998-2005
Executive Director
Directed the programs, budget, fundraising, marketing, personnel, and administrative functions of this regional non-profit to achieve substantial programmatic and financial growth. Successfully worked with diverse constituencies including board members, healthcare leaders, corporate executives, private and public philanthropists, foundation leaders, and local and state government officials and agencies in creating one of the preeminent cancer support organizations in the country. Accomplishments included:

• Grew fiscal year revenues from $912,729 in 1999 to $1,761,482 in 2003, a 93% increase.
• Raised in excess of $7.4 million dollars.
• Reorganized the staff and board of directors through recruitment .
• Initiated and executed nationwide partnerships with industry, and launched three national patient education programs.

THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY, Philadelphia, PA                                                                         1998-2005
Executive Director PA                                                                                                                     Concurrent
Reporting to the president and CEO of this international non-profit, positioned the organization as a strategic partner to leaders in health care, patient advocacy, major corporations and foundations. Developed and implemented national business initiatives. Secured funding to support national programs and operations. Accomplishments included:

• Branded organization as a nationally recognized provider of state of the art programs and services.
• Participated in development and implementation of the strategic and tactical plan to recruit high level senior management and relocate the national headquarters to Washington D.C.

PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL, Philadelphia, PA                                                                             1980-1986
Staff Development Coordinator – Obstetrics

• Recruited and educated nurses in labor and delivery, postpartum and high-risk ante partum.
• Developed new and revised existing departmental policies and procedures.
• Participated in departmental decision-making regarding budget, capital investment, and expansion
  and employee development.