Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Sharon McKinney

Sharon McKinney

Goliad,TX

Summary

Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs, and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Entrepreneurial and creative Founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities. Track record of multiple successful business ventures and leading teams of professionals to maximize profits and deliver success.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder and CEO

Serenity Equine Therapy Center
06.2022 - Current
  • Utilizes Horses for Therapy, Assesses Clients' Needs, Guides Therapeutic Sessions, Monitors Client Progress, Facilitates Communication, Teaches Skills, Collaborates with Other Professionals, Maintains Safety.

Executive Director

Texas Incarcerated Families Association
07.2014 - Current
  • Directed and oversaw all aspects of organizational operations, including strategic planning, budgeting, fundraising, and program development
  • Led a team of 6 staff members, developed strategies to increase donor contributions, established partnerships, managed financial resources, provided leadership, oversaw marketing materials, collaborated with the board, implemented performance management systems, served as spokesperson, facilitated strategic planning sessions, and negotiated contracts.

Senior Paralegal and Office Manager

Law Office of Robert Pelton
11.2014 - 08.2022
  • Managed a caseload of 56 complex litigation matters, conducted legal research, assisted in trial preparation, organized electronic databases, managed e-discovery, prepared expert witness reports, maintained client communication, supported attorneys during trials, created detailed chronologies, maintained confidentiality, prepared trial binders, managed deadlines, maintained billing records, conducted interviews, and participated in trial team meetings.

Director of Special Events

American Lung Association of Texas
08.1998 - 06.2003
  • Directed a two-day cycling event, coordinated vendor activities, responded to emergencies, resolved conflicts, supported marketing efforts, and provided exceptional customer service.

Education

No Degree - Campaign Strategy

Essie Justice Group Campaign School, Santa Cruz, CA
09.2024

Associate's degree in Equine Therapy -

Spirit Horse International, Palm Coast, FL
05.2022

Skills

  • Equine Experience
  • Fundraising
  • Logistics
  • Conflict Management
  • Business Development
  • Events Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Event Planning
  • Marketing
  • Budgeting
  • Team Management
  • Research
  • Presentation Skills
  • Program Development
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Team Leadership
  • Entrepreneurial and Innovative

Certification

  • Mental Health Peer Specialist
  • Reentry Peer Specialist
  • Cowboy Chaplains of America Ordained Chaplain
  • Recovery House Manager

Timeline

Founder and CEO - Serenity Equine Therapy Center
06.2022 - Current
Senior Paralegal and Office Manager - Law Office of Robert Pelton
11.2014 - 08.2022
Executive Director - Texas Incarcerated Families Association
07.2014 - Current
Director of Special Events - American Lung Association of Texas
08.1998 - 06.2003
Essie Justice Group Campaign School - No Degree, Campaign Strategy
Spirit Horse International - Associate's degree in Equine Therapy,
  • Mental Health Peer Specialist
  • Reentry Peer Specialist
  • Cowboy Chaplains of America Ordained Chaplain
  • Recovery House Manager
Sharon McKinney