Academy Instructor
Sheila Gilmore is a seasoned marketing and advertising executive with a proven track record of over 25 years in driving strategic growth and building iconic brands. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines, including strategic planning, brand and campaign management, creative services, direct response marketing, event production, market research, product development, and database management.
A visionary leader, Sheila has produced high-profile signature events for the Super Bowl, NBA All-Star Week, and the Long Beach Jazz Festival. Her impressive client roster includes influential figures like Rev. Jesse L. Jackson (Rainbow PUSH Coalition), Dr. Joseph Bryant Jr. (PROSPEAK, Calvary Hill Community Church), Chris Broussard (K.I.N.G. Movement), Dawnn Lewis (A New Day Foundation) KiKi Shepard (The KIS Foundation) and major organizations such as UNCF, Rainbow Promotions, EmpowHer Institute, Los Angeles Sparks.
With a strong foundation in the cable industry, Sheila began her career at Valley Cable in Los Angeles and ascended through various leadership roles in marketing and sales. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish the Gilmore Marketing Group, a full-service marketing and advertising agency specializing in integrated solutions for clients in sports, entertainment, corporate, and non-profit sectors.
Prior to launching her agency, Sheila held executive positions at Charter Communications and Time Warner Cable, where she demonstrated exceptional ability in driving revenue growth, expanding market share, and optimizing marketing strategies. Her strategic acumen and innovative approach were instrumental in achieving record-breaking customer penetration levels in highly competitive markets.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Sheila is deeply committed to giving back to the community. Her philanthropic endeavors have made her a sought-after partner to collaborate on impactful community initiatives.
AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS
1991 – Employee of the Year by fellow employees at Cablevision Industries
2000 – WICT (Women in Cable & Telecommunications) Woman of the Year, LEA Award
2000 – Present National NAMIC Board Member
2002-2007 – Event Co-Chair NAMIC Vision Awards
2003 – CTAM Mark Award and NAMIC’s Excellence Award for Multi-Cultural Television Commercials
2007-Present – NAMIC Vision Awards Judge
2008-2013 | 2020 – Present – NAACP Image Award Nominating Committee Member
2022 – Board Member, The K.I.S. Foundation
2023 – Bronze Telly Award
2024 – Silver Telly Award
2024 – (4) Nomination, Emmy® Award
2024 – (1) – Emmy® Award
