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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Partnerships - Feedback
Affiliations
References
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Sherry East

Watsontown,PA

Summary

Customer-oriented and strategic-thinking professional with several years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections, implementing pricing models and turnaround management. Performance-oriented and accomplished president offering proven operations management and strategic planning expertise honed in environments. Successful background building and leading results-driven teams to meeting and exceed business targets. Solid human resources and business management expertise. Talented professional with several years of experience and successful career in planning, developing, and executing events and initiatives to achieve maximum potential. Creative and highly strategic with excellent leadership and client relations abilities. Professional and outgoing with success in building relationships and attracting new clients. Highly experienced in strategic leadership, with a record of success as President. Demonstrated ability to set vision, establish direction and drive growth in complex and challenging environments. Strengths include sound decision making, team building, financial acumen and stakeholder engagement. Notable contributions include creating innovative strategies that enhanced organizational performance and profitability. Visionary leader with proven track record in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management. Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in significant impact on company growth and profitability. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

The SCEA President

South Carolina Education Association
Columbia, SC
07.2018 - 07.2025
  • Legislative: developed relationships with the GOP and Democratic Elected Officials locally and nationally
  • Advocated for pay raises, maternity leave, unencumbered time, for SC educators
  • Educator Assistance Act
  • PAC- interviewed and recommended COTV for pro public education candidates
  • Monitored legislative changes that could affect the organization's operations or funding sources.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers and other partners.
  • Managed personnel issues including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination.
  • Maintained effective communication channels with all stakeholders involved in the organization's activities.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members by listening attentively and providing constructive feedback.
  • Collaborated with staff members to ensure operational efficiency of the organization.
  • Provided leadership and guidance on budgeting decisions to maximize resources available.
  • Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
  • Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences.
  • Analyzed financial statements and forecasts to improve programs, performance and policies.
  • Managed relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, board members, and regulatory agencies.
  • Media experience:
  • John Stewart Show
  • On Point with Cynthia Hardy
  • iHeart Radio
  • Quoted in print media
  • local news interviews
  • Radio Show Big Dom
  • ESPSN story
  • Weekly FaceBook Live with Sherry Shares
  • Completed quarterly reports to include findings via conducting site visits and subsequent report generation.
  • Represented the company in industry events, conferences, and public engagements.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards.
  • Enhanced employee engagement and productivity through leadership development programs.
  • Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with employees, executives and other stakeholders.
  • Oversaw development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures.
  • Spearheaded crisis management efforts to protect members reputation and stability.
  • Fostered collaboration and development of new practices by business leaders.
  • Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
  • Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
  • Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.

Teacher

Rock Hill School District
Rockhill, SC
08.1998 - 07.2018
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
  • Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
  • Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
  • Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
  • Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.

Teacher

Aiken County Public Schools
Aiken, SC
08.1991 - 08.1998
  • Taught physical science and Biology to students while maintaining a positive classroom environment
  • Junior Varsity and Varsity Cheerleading Coach.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.

Education

Master of Science - Ecological Studies

Lesly University
NOT SURE
12-2000

Bachelor of Science - Education Certification in Biology And Gen Science

Concord University
West Virginia
05-1991

Skills

  • Legislative advocacy
  • Contract negotiation
  • Financial analysis
  • Policy development
  • Stakeholder management
  • Crisis management
  • Team building
  • Employee training
  • Effective communication
  • Public relations
  • Strategic planning
  • Operational efficiency
  • Performance evaluation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Budget management
  • Integrity and ethics
  • Revenue generation
  • Stakeholder relations
  • Negotiation
  • Technology literacy
  • Social media proficiency
  • Project management
  • Employee relations
  • Team leadership
  • Competitor research
  • Vendor sourcing and negotiations
  • Remote team management
  • Decision-making
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Financial planning
  • Public speaking
  • Media relations
  • Human rights advocacy
  • Organizational leadership
  • Program oversight
  • Event planning
  • Creating and delivering presentations
  • Google analytics
  • Political savvy
  • Account management
  • Leadership team building
  • Operational excellence
  • Staff training

Partnerships - Feedback

You've done a great job organizing your list of partnerships clearly and concisely., Your handwriting is neat and legible, which makes the information easy to read., You've included a diverse range of organizations, showing a broad understanding of different types of partnerships., Consider adding brief descriptions or key points for each partnership to provide more context., You could expand your list to include more partnerships or categorize them (e.g., labor unions, civil rights organizations)., Think about using consistent capitalization across all entries for a more polished look., How do these different partnerships interact or support each other?, What criteria did you use to select these specific partnerships for your list?, How might you prioritize or rank these partnerships in terms of their importance or impact?

Affiliations

  • NAACP Leadership in Education
  • Imari
  • Inaugural The SCEA President's Award 2025
  • ADK member
  • Rescue Dog Advocate
  • Master Gardener

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

The SCEA President

South Carolina Education Association
07.2018 - 07.2025

Teacher

Rock Hill School District
08.1998 - 07.2018

Teacher

Aiken County Public Schools
08.1991 - 08.1998

Master of Science - Ecological Studies

Lesly University

Bachelor of Science - Education Certification in Biology And Gen Science

Concord University