Sherri M Butler

Business Development & Economic Growth
• Lead business development efforts by welcoming and supporting new businesses relocating to Florence, connecting them with resources, and promoting Chamber membership.
• Develop custom tours at McFarland State Historic Park, incorporating local businesses and points of interest to drive tourism and cross-promotion.
• Act as liaison between Town of Florence, Pinal County Government, and Arizona State Parks & Trails.
• Advocate for tourism development in Florence, Pinal County, and across Arizona.
• Generate $6K+ in tourism revenue by hosting film productions at McFarland State Historic Park.

Event Planning & Program Management
• Arrange speakers, coordinate logistics, and secure $7K+ in sponsorships for the Women in Business program.
• Plan and execute public relations campaigns for events ranging from small gatherings to large-scale programs.
• Coordinate 33+ Ernest Talks events in partnership with Arizona Humanities and local historians.
• Launch and manage the Chamber Ambassador Program to strengthen member engagement and visibility.

Fundraising & Community Engagement
• Raise $63K+ in monetary donations and $5K+ in in-kind sponsorships through targeted fundraising initiatives.
• Support food drive efforts with Harvest Share, benefiting Florence and communities throughout Pinal County.
• Co-found and serve on the steering committee for Florence Women in Business, expanding professional networking opportunities.
• Recruit and manage vendors for recurring events with total attendance exceeding 4,000.
• Notify the public of upcoming events and business developments through digital and print communication.
• Utilize social media platforms to promote events and boost Chamber visibility and attendance.

Sales & Marketing
• Increase Gift Shop sales by 34%+ through event-driven marketing and targeted promotions.

• Handled all aspects of event organization and marketing of Pita Patio Marketplace at the Pita Patio Grill
• Increased restaurant sales due to event held on location.
• Managed event logistics, ensuring timely set-up and breakdown of venues.
• Collaborated with vendors to secure high-quality products and services, contributing to successful events.

• Managed multifaceted gift shop operations and supported businesses collaborating with local vendors (48+) upselling products across multiple marketing channels
• Researched and contributed to advertising campaign for 5K+ Destination Florence business directories
• Volunteer recruitment for building maintenance
• Conducted inventory and commission reports for Accounts Payable
• Recorded statistics for Arizona State Parks & Trails
• Ordered & stocked state-wide literature for tourism department
• McFarland State Historic Park docent.
• Boosted sales through the development of creative marketing strategies and in-store promotions.
• Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient inventory management and product display techniques.

• Handled average of 60+ inbound customer calls daily, providing technical support, billing assistance, and account management services.
• Resolved service issues efficiently, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
• Coordinated with the sales team to identify upsell opportunities, promoting additional services and products to expand client base.

• Delivered life skills instruction, including personal safety procedures, in a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Designed and implemented differentiated learning strategies and group instructional materials to support diverse student needs.
• Collaborated with certified teachers and support staff to execute individualized lesson plans and accommodate IEP goals.

• Delivered individual and group instruction to special and general education students of all ages
• Devised learning techniques to meet each individual students' diverse learning abilities and collaborated with teachers to prepare materials and activities.
• Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
• Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
• Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.