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Sheri Bogh

Yes,CA

Summary

Highly professional and accomplished executive, skilled in Community and Public Relations, Program Management and Leadership roles. Over 12 years experience in driving recognition and growth to businesses and organizations. Experience in fundraising, event planning, managing staff and volunteers, team leading and organizational development. Successfully increased organization's income, membership and managed staff to be productive leaders. Looking to bring passion, experience, professionalism, high energy and the knowledge you are seeking to enrich your organization.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Community Relations,

Childhelp
Beaumont , CA
07.2016 - Current
  • Responsible for handling all communication and public relations inquires and concerns for the organization.
  • Built and updated crisis communication plans to handle diverse situations.
  • Key member of the leadership team and advise on all facets of the Childhelp programs as an advocate for our organization and it's clients.
  • Speak at local and county service groups and national organizations, conduct tours informing our visitors and our Hollywood VIP’s of our programs and activities.
  • Assist with monthly new hire trainings.
  • Attend monthly Coordinating Council, Chapter meetings, Chamber events and service clubs to give presentations on the facility, and act as liaison to all Southern California Chapters of Childhelp.
  • Address all media concerns, update marketing materials and contribute to our monthly newsletter for the organization.
  • Manage and update all social media outlets for the organization.
  • Create a budget for, plan and execute all special events for celebrity talent including a Holiday Gala for 700 attendees and a Spring Carnival. This includes implementing, promoting, hiring vendors and entertainment, obtaining guest speakers, managing volunteers, coordinating staff, preparing scripts and agendas, creating proposals and execution.
  • Coordinate onsite and offsite activities for the clients of the facility.
  • Work closely with our National Development team to coordinate and solicit in-kind donations and gift giving investments to our organization’s needs.
  • Obtain substantial donations and event sponsorships and seek new potential prospects for fundraising opportunities.
  • Recruit, develop, manage and coordinate all aspects of the volunteer program for all departments within Childhelp. Currently manage 35 volunteers for the organization.

Executive Director,

Beaumont Chamber of Commerce
08.2011 - 07.2016
  • Responsible for all management of the day to day operations for the Chamber including a public administrative role in providing information to clients and overseeing various programs for all businesses and organizations within the community
  • Worked closely with our City Manager and Council to ensure we maintained a collaborative and cohesive partnership in addressing their needs with our Small Business Chamber members
  • Responsible for the planning and execution of all events for the Chamber including the Installation Gala, State of the City Luncheon, Market Night in the Park
  • Conducted public forums for community activities such as City elections and Business Expo and Job Fair
  • Preparation of the annual budget, monitoring expenditures and income, policy and procedures; fundraising; grant writing
  • Responsible for seeking out new community partnerships with major donors and sponsors from local and surrounding communities including government officials
  • Plan and create Chamber newsletter and City brochures
  • Interviewed, hired, trained, supervised and managed office staff
  • Conducted performance appraisals
  • Planed, assigned and set goals for staff
  • Prepared and presented monthly board reports
  • Worked closely with our City Manager, City Council & elected officials to promote growth and bring our business community together to develop strong local networks
  • Worked diligently to make effective decisions to help solve any community, membership or staff issues by addressing complaints and resolving problems
  • Successfully increased chamber income, membership and managed staff to be productive leaders.

Director of Marketing & Membership

Beaumont Chamber of Commerce
06.2010 - 08.2011
  • Responsible for the promotion and marketing of all programs and activities of the chamber; assisted in development and supervision of all chamber events and marketing materials
  • Actively obtained new memberships, retained and serviced existing and renewing memberships
  • Personally responsible for increasing membership by 40% during tenure.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Public Relations

California State University

Skills

  • Program Management & Leadership Experience
  • Major Event Planner and Fundraiser
  • Experienced Public Speaker and Event Emcee
  • Multitasking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Training & development
  • Relationship building
  • Current relationships with Government Officials, State Legislators, Tribal Members, City Officials and Community Leaders
  • Proficient in: Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, Blackbaud/Razors Edge for Donor Relations and Chamber-Ware Membership programs

References

References (phone numbers/emails available upon request

Interests

*Co-founder and Committee member of the Beaumont Chamber’s Governmental Legislative Affairs Committee and the Educational Committee in              

  partnership with the Beaumont Unified School District. Both Committees created to enhance relationships with local, state and federal                   

  government agencies. 

*Former Board Member of the Boys and Girls Club of the San Gorgonio Pass 

*Recognized as Women of the Year by State Legislator Assemblyman Brian Nestande

*Twice recipient of the Unforgettable Heart award by the Unforgettable Foundation for my on-going service to the community 

Timeline

Director of Community Relations,

Childhelp
07.2016 - Current

Executive Director,

Beaumont Chamber of Commerce
08.2011 - 07.2016

Director of Marketing & Membership

Beaumont Chamber of Commerce
06.2010 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Public Relations

California State University
Sheri Bogh