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Tara Sherfield

Summary

Broad and diverse experience in corporate development, fundraising, political affairs and project management

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate and Business Development

Trinity Cadence Group
01.2022 - Current
  • Identified and introduced new client opportunities
  • Assisted in managing existing client relationships

Advisor and Consultant

Victor Pincuhk
02.2022 - 05.2023
  • Advised Ukrainian "Oligarch" living in the UK to advance the Ukrainian cause in its conflict with Russia
  • Arranged meetings for politicians, business leaders and other officials with President Zelensky, and other senior Ukrainian business and Government leaders
  • Developed and managed a public relations campaign, including television appearances by major thought leaders, and secured articles with a pro Ukrainian stance
  • Assisted in the fulfillment of a weapons contract
  • Organized and led a delegation of seven Members of Parliament from four political parties to meet President Zelensky and other senior government, charity and business officials
  • Secured, organized and managed meetings between former US Secretary of State and British PM with President Zelensky
  • Lobbied US Senators and Congressman to advance Ukrainian interests


Founder and Executive Director

Conservative Friends of America
06.2021 - 05.2023
  • Founded and led group to advance relations between British and American conservative elected officials focused on Trade and Defense
  • Recruited over 1000 paying members
  • Recruited US Senator and former UK Trade and Defense Secretary to be US and UK Chairmen
  • Raised 200,000 pounds to fund the organization· Organized numerous events in the UK and US, attended by political and business leaders from both countries including over 100 Members of Parliament and 30 Senators and Congressman
  • Led delegation trip of British MP's to Washington DC and organized meetings with US Senators, Congressman and business leaders
  • Delivered numerous speeches at events and two Conservative Party Conferences
  • Developed and produce "white paper" on the importance of free markets: Why Free Markets Matter

Influencer

Political Instagram Site
06.2015 - 04.2023
  • Created, developed and managed Instagram account advancing political and business messaging. targeting young adults. At its peak had 50,000 followers
  • Wrote, produced and hosted numerous live streams
  • Monetized the promotion of political parties, candidates and products.



County Councillor

Cornwall Council
05.2021 - 01.2023
  • Elected with significant plurality of the votes in May 2021 County Councillor Election
  • Participated in budget planning sessions, ensuring responsible allocation of funds for key projects and programs
  • Collaborated with other council members to develop strategic plans for community growth.
  • Vice Chair of Neighborhoods Overview and Scrutiny Committee which oversaw climate change, community network and localism, library and information services, fire and rescue services, community safety and emergency management, waste and street cleaning, maritime services, parks and open spaces, waterways, cemeteries and crematoriums and beaches and flood resilience.
  • Enhanced public awareness of available resources through regular communication and social media updates
  • Reviewed proposed legislation, advocating for policies that positively impacted the community at large.
  • Improved community engagement by organizing and hosting public forums on important local issues.

Campaign Assistant

Austin Petersen for Senate
05.2018 - 11.2018
  • Advised candidate on marketing and campaign strategies
  • Assisted in developing social media platform
  • Scheduled and organized events

Associate

Sethana Group
07.2015 - 08.2018
  • Assisted in managing Groups client activities
  • Managed personal and professional affairs of the CEO
  • Researched and provided data and advice on Group transactions


Campaign Associate

George Eustice Member of Parliament Campaign
04.2017 - 06.2017
  • Developed, led and implemented social medial strategy
  • Canvassed and campaigned
  • Organized and managed events

Campaign Associate

George Eustice Member of Parliament Campaign
02.2015 - 07.2015
  • Developed, led and implemented social medial strategy
  • Canvassed and campaigned
  • Organized and managed events
  • Office casework following successful election

Education

A Leval - Business

Cornwall College
Cornwall, England
06-2014

No Degree - Finance And Accounting

University of Exeter
Devon, England

Timeline

Advisor and Consultant

Victor Pincuhk
02.2022 - 05.2023

Corporate and Business Development

Trinity Cadence Group
01.2022 - Current

Founder and Executive Director

Conservative Friends of America
06.2021 - 05.2023

County Councillor

Cornwall Council
05.2021 - 01.2023

Campaign Assistant

Austin Petersen for Senate
05.2018 - 11.2018

Campaign Associate

George Eustice Member of Parliament Campaign
04.2017 - 06.2017

Associate

Sethana Group
07.2015 - 08.2018

Influencer

Political Instagram Site
06.2015 - 04.2023

Campaign Associate

George Eustice Member of Parliament Campaign
02.2015 - 07.2015

A Leval - Business

Cornwall College

No Degree - Finance And Accounting

University of Exeter
Tara Sherfield