- Gardening
- Cooking for friends and family gathering
- Horseback Riding, reading, beach
SHERRY MCCORKLE
Administration
FL
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Diligent background in managing external communications and fostering stakeholder relationships. Effectively supported public relations initiatives and coordinated community outreach programs. Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills to facilitate successful project execution and maintain positive public perception.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior External Affairs
South Florida Water Management
08.2022 - Current
- Executed initiatives to enhance community relations.
- Developed marketing materials that effectively communicated the organization''s mission, goals, and accomplishments.
- Assisted with Ensured stakeholders were informed through detailed reports.
- Enhanced community relations by coordinating and executing outreach events and initiatives.
- Compiled reports summarizing event outcomes or project milestones for distribution among stakeholders.
- Collaborated with internal teams to create targeted messaging
- Provided logistical support during high-profile events, ensuring smooth operations and positive experiences for attendees.
- Coordinated schedules and logistics for virtual meetings between external partners and senior management staff members.
- Developed and strengthened working relationships with key influencers across organization and in industry to support public relations and business objectives.
- Contributed to maintaining an up-to-date database of contacts within relevant organizations, facilitating efficient collaboration.
- Supported public relations and external communication efforts to maintain relationships with community leaders.
State Executive Director
United State Department of Agriculture
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted in shaping operational initiatives alongside heads of 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.
- Supervised professionals, driving team efficiency.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Represented the organization during public engagements.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions.
- Formed strategic alliances with non-profits, businesses, and government agencies.
- Forged strategic alliances with key stakeholders.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with agency strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Supported organizational goals by advocating for policy changes at local and national levels.
- Highlighted organization's accomplishments during key presentations.
Deputy District Director
United States House of Representatives
01.2006 - 04.2020
- Served under Honorable Tim Mahoney, Honorable Thomas J. Rooney, and Honorable Greg Steube.
- Cultivated strong relationships with local government officials, stakeholders, and constituency, ensuring continued support for district initiatives.
- Managed a team of professionals to achieve the members district goals and objectives.
- Coordinated with legislative staff and local agriculture industry officials to help secure $2.36 billion for the USDA to administer disaster payments to producers who suffered hurricane and wildfire-related crop losses in 2017.
- Developed strategic plans for district growth, resulting in improved performance metrics.
- Resolved complex issues by collaborating with key stakeholders and devising creative solutions.
- Established strong relationships with local businesses, fostering partnerships that benefited the district''s objectives.
- Raised awareness of district programs through engaging community outreach events.
- Collaborated with other District Directors to share best practices and resources.
Education
Studied At IRSC -
IRSC
Skills
- Congressional and Legislative platform(s) expertise
- Congressional Liaison Services
- Public relations
- Project management
- Crisis management and staging
- Strategic market research
- Project Costing and Budgeting
- Contingency planning and problem solving
- Public speaking and presentations
- Community and government events
- Government relations
Affiliations
- County Chamber of Commerce's County Leadership programs Florida Cattlemen's Association Florida Sheriffs Association
References
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Interests
Timeline
Senior External Affairs
South Florida Water Management
08.2022 - Current
State Executive Director
United State Department of Agriculture
04.2020 - 01.2022
Deputy District Director
United States House of Representatives
01.2006 - 04.2020
Studied At IRSC -
IRSC
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