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Cheryl Russo

Savannah,GA

Summary

Dedicated professional with experience leading diverse teams, supervising and training staff, and implementing high-quality performance standards. Passionate about mentoring employees and creating empathetic environments that foster growth, creativity, and success. Proven track record of effective leadership and commitment to excellence. Ready to bring my enthusiasm, organizational skills, expertise, and appreciation for elegance and luxury to Hotel Bardo.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Assistant

Savannah College of Art and Design
08.2023 - Current
  • Assist Executive Leadership to ensure effective hires
  • Manage applicant tracking system
  • Coordinate onboarding and orientation
  • Process invoices; reconcile credit cards; submit reimbursement reports
  • Organize and facilitate weekly university tours for the Savannah business community with SCAD Savannah's Vice President
  • Respond promptly to all inquires via phone, email, text
  • Draft emails, job postings, and internal communications
  • Promote employee development and relations initiatives
  • Review data and communicate trends and issues to Executive Leadership

Owner

Organizing by Cheryl
05.2016 - Current
  • Market organizing services
  • Create client-focused organizational systems
  • Design and set up home and office interiors to transform clients' spaces based on their needs
  • Manage budget, website, social media, newsletter, and blog
  • Collaborate with businesses on projects

Project Manager

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
01.2005 - 11.2017
  • Led education initiatives that improved overall student success
  • Developed state policy and performance standards
  • Supervised staff
  • Presented at state and national conferences
  • Analyzed state data to improve outcomes
  • Executed and managed contracts

Education

Master of Arts - English Literature

Salem State University
01-1997

Bachelor of Arts - English/Teaching

Merrimack College
01-1993

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Systemic Planning
  • Group Facilitation
  • Supervision
  • Inter-Personal Communication
  • Organization
  • Time Management
  • Writing and Editing
  • Marketing/Brand Ambassador
  • File management

Timeline

Talent Assistant

Savannah College of Art and Design
08.2023 - Current

Owner

Organizing by Cheryl
05.2016 - Current

Project Manager

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
01.2005 - 11.2017

Master of Arts - English Literature

Salem State University

Bachelor of Arts - English/Teaching

Merrimack College
Cheryl Russo