Sheryl Wright
Mint Hill,NC
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience as an Overseas Field Representative at the International Mission Board, skilled in document editing and relationship building. Successfully organized ESL classes and coordinated relief projects for urban indigenous communities, demonstrating a commitment to advocacy and quality control in written materials. Proficient in Spanish, enhancing communication and outreach efforts.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Overseas Field Representative
International Mission Board, SBC
12.2004 - 03.2025
- Organized and led an English as a Second Language classes and English Club with the indigenous university students at Universidad Nacional in Bogota.
- Provided English grammar proofreading assistance for the university students at Universidad Nacional.
- Implemented a ministry to the indigenous people living in the medical shelters in Bogota.
- Created media material for the Bogota Urban Indigenous Team to share with local Colombian churches.
- Coordinated food and clothing relief projects to the displaced urban indigenous in Bogota.
Admissions Director/Registrar Coordinator
Whitman Academy
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Managed admissions department and office functions.
- Integrated technology into enrollment processes to support efficient admission.
- Answered challenging enrollment questions and handled special student cases.
- Maintained detailed calendar of interviews, meetings and phone calls.
- Interviewed potential students in person and by phone before potential acceptance.
- Tracked student attendance, participation and performance.
Legal Assistant
Chris J. Mares, Attorney at Law
06.2000 - 12.2004
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, and other important dates.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Responded to client inquiries, providing accurate legal advice and offering assistance.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of estate planning documents.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread estate planning documents for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Produced legal documents such as living trusts, last will and testaments, financial powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney, and medical advanced directives.
Education
Certificate - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Michigan State University
09-2025
Master of Arts - Religious Education
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth, TX05-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte05-1988
Skills
- Networking
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Proficient in Spanish
- Territory management
- Event registration management
- Recruitment
- Detailed documentation skills
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Admissions Director/Registrar Coordinator
Whitman Academy
01.2015 - 06.2017
Overseas Field Representative
International Mission Board, SBC
12.2004 - 03.2025
Legal Assistant
Chris J. Mares, Attorney at Law
06.2000 - 12.2004
Certificate - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Michigan State University
Master of Arts - Religious Education
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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