Sherry Gossman

Work History

Communications and Arts Project Manager

Community Christian Church

01.2010 - 04.2024

Creative Arts Project manager from ideation to completion.
Managed communications, creative, and graphics requests from 15 different departments by setting deadlines, assigning projects to team members, and staying on top of deliverables.
Developed a project request system that streamlined the process and allowed team members to stay on top of project deadlines.
Monitored project status and processes to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Provided weekly detailed project status updates to the team.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Developed strong communication, time management, and organizational skills through working on group projects.

Executive Assistant

Community Christian Church

01.2008 - 04.2024

Handled logistics, meeting schedules, and task lists for the Executive Creative Arts Pastor
Organized and coordinated meetings and team projects.
Developed and monitored the Creative Arts Central Catalyst Budget.
Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Delivered exceptional organizational support to projects, enabling executives to focus on high-level strategic initiatives.
Proactively identified areas requiring attention or improvement aligning priorities effectively in line with executive preferences.
Updated spreadsheets and databases to track and analyze project status.
Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for the Creative Catalyst team.
Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.

Communications and Graphics Product Catalyst

Community Christian Church

01.1995 - 04.2024

Participated in the development and implementation of branding and marketing guidelines for the organization.
Implemented and/or created all digital and print marketing, capitalizing on the strengths of each department to effectively reach target audiences.
Managed content creation for the website, app, newsletters, and print promotions, ensuring consistent messaging and branding across all platforms.
Worked with graphic designers, photographers, and printers to achieve project goals.
Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to create visually appealing marketing materials that effectively communicated key messages.
Executed and developed comprehensive marketing plans to achieve engagement with our target audience and meet strategic goals.
Reviewed and approved imagery and copy to keep communications in line with brand ideals.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support, collaboration, and guidance.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments with good time management skills
Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting using various CMS systems.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement as demonstrated by learning and adapting quickly to new technology and software applications.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines. Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Staff RN - Emergency Room

Memorial Hospital Springfield Illinois

05.1989 - 07.1992

Staff RN at a Level 1 Trauma Center and Regional Burn Unit
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, attentive, and empathetic care.
Streamlined nursing processes for increased efficiency and better time-management within the unit.
Maintained clinical competency through ongoing professional development activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and certifications related to nursing practice.
Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

ICU Clinical Nurse

Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale

05.1986 - 05.1989

Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Improved ICU efficiency by collaborating with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
Promoted patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing life-saving interventions.
Facilitated timely decision-making with accurate documentation of patients'' conditions and effective communication with physicians.
Advanced clinical knowledge through ongoing professional development activities, including workshops, conferences, and certifications.
Mitigated risks associated with critical care nursing practice by consistently applying evidence-based guidelines in daily work routines.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Summary

License & Certifications

Skills

Education

RN Refresher Course - Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Work History

Communications and Arts Project Manager

Executive Assistant

Communications and Graphics Product Catalyst

Staff RN - Emergency Room

ICU Clinical Nurse

Timeline

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