Shari West
Green River,WY
Summary
Executive Director with a proven track record at Sweetwater Family Resource Center, excelling in grant management and community engagement. Spearheaded innovative programs that enhanced family wellness and resource accessibility. Skilled in budgeting and financial management, fostering partnerships, and guiding teams through change while maintaining high morale.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Sweetwater Family Resource Center
12.2018 - Current
- Oversaw organizational strategic planning to enhance service delivery and community impact.
- Developed and implemented innovative programs addressing family wellness and resource accessibility.
- Fostered partnerships with local agencies to expand outreach and support services for families in need.
- Managed budgeting processes to ensure optimal allocation of resources across various initiatives.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
Insurance Agent
State Farm
05.2015 - 12.2018
- Developed customized insurance solutions to meet client needs and enhance satisfaction.
- Provided expert guidance on policy options, ensuring comprehensive understanding for clients.
- Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.
- Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and excellent customer service.
- Efficiently managed policy renewals, ensuring timely processing and accurate coverage updates.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
- Educated clients on coverage options, enhancing understanding of risks and benefits.
- Met with customers to provide information about available products and policies.
- Home inspections for policy coverage
Field Interviewer
RTI
01.2013 - 03.2016
- Conducted in-depth interviews to gather qualitative data for research projects.
- Ensured data integrity by meticulously following protocols and guidelines during field surveys.
- Trained new interviewers on best practices and data collection techniques, enhancing overall team performance.
- Conducted interviews with participants to assess eligibility.
- Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
- Coded data from participant interviews.
- Adapted quickly to changing requirements or schedules, demonstrating flexibility in meeting project needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all interview data, ensuring easy retrieval for future reference or analysis.
Education
High School Diploma -
Murray High School
MurraySkills
- Community engagement
- Program management
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Budgeting and financial management
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Public speaking
- Financial management
- Grant writing
- Profit and loss statements
- Client services
- Case management
- Budget reporting
- Board reporting
Accomplishments
SOAR certification
Notary Public
CHW certification
Nominated as Woman of Influence in 2025
Timeline
Executive Director
Sweetwater Family Resource Center
12.2018 - Current
Insurance Agent
State Farm
05.2015 - 12.2018
Field Interviewer
RTI
01.2013 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Murray High School