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Yonita Sherman

Matthews,North Carolina

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 18 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.

Overview

18
18

Years of professional experience

Work History

Research Associate

Clemson University
08.2018 - 09.2022
  • Served as Principal Investigator (PI) or support PI on designated research efforts.
  • Completed project planning and worked with office research team to determine research design, including developing precise research questions, designing, or selecting instruments for data collection, as appropriate, determining sampling method, conducting agency and program policy reviews, as appropriate, choosing a right analytic approach for each research question, conducting analyses, and drafting project reporting materials.
  • Produced actionable information that improved quality control.
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Oversaw and monitored data collection survey system and other data collection tools as needed.
  • Maintained data records; protect and purge according to set standards and protocols.
  • Ensured remote data security standards are met.
  • Worked closely with the partner agency to identify and develop research needs and coordinate all specified research project activities; develop project work plans, write and submit Institutional Review Board protocols, conduct project benchmarking, assist with data collection efforts, complete reporting, and participate in the dissemination of findings.
  • Supervised and trained Research Assistant on designated research activities.
  • Maintained positive internal and external relationships. Served as primary contact on designated research projects and provide clarification as needed on research methods and findings.
  • Participated in project, Institute, University, and partner agency meetings; assisted with planning and coordinating of organizational activities; assist in review and selection of student Research Assistants; supervise project work activities of research assistants.
  • Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
  • Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.

Special Projects Coordinator, Elections

Voter Registration Richland County
10.2014 - 08.2018
  • Managed a 1.5-million-dollar county office budget
  • Served as liaison between the board, staff, Elections & Voter Registration office, and local and state agencies
  • Assisted Director with all personnel issues, scheduling, processing staff request, etc
  • Served as Human Resources liaison
  • Developed and implemented all outreach, marketing campaigns, public relations, and media duties relating to Richland County Elections & Voter Registration as required
  • Implemented strategies that promote Richland County Elections & Voter Registration
  • Created and distributed a combination of brochures, mass mailings, public presentations, special events, website maintenance, etc
  • Established and maintained effective relationships with local, state, and federal agencies, employers, and other parties
  • Recruited, place, retain, and support Richland County Elections & Voter Registration volunteers
  • Served as spokesperson for community meetings; participate in councils, roundtables, and committees
  • Scheduled and conduct three workshops monthly.

Program Coordinator

Midlands Community Development Corporation
07.2009 - 10.2014
  • Planed, developed, organized and implemented geriatric programs
  • Maintained database of local community agencies, organizations and small businesses that provide beneficial services to targeted clients
  • Conducted grant research
  • Developed marketing campaigns targeting potential clients
  • Managed a 4 person staff (paid and volunteer)
  • Organized weekly services for geriatric clients such as transportation, medical appointments, program activities, etc
  • Managed and protected client files
  • Created and executed fundraising opportunities
  • Established relationships with community organizations and small businesses to provide resources, services and benefits for enrolled clients
  • Responsible for directing administrative details such as fielding calls, dissemination of promotional materials, financial operations, new client intake assessments and responding to inquiries from local businesses, community agencies, etc
  • Provided inspiration and leadership to staff daily through one-on-one coaching, morning huddles, and end of day meetings

Program Coordinator

Midlands Community Health Center, Midlands Community Development Corporation
07.2007 - 07.2009
  • Coordinated daily operations for the center; including but not limited to scheduling (physicians and patients), all administrative duties, answering multiple phone lines, processing mail correspondences
  • Managed a 6 person staff (paid and volunteer)
  • Conducted financial counseling that included patient benefits
  • Conducted grant research
  • Developed, planned and implemented various support groups and wellness programs
  • Fostered relationships with medical professionals, non-profit organizations, health care organizations, etc
  • Which generated substantial referrals to the community center
  • Developed marketing campaigns targeting potential patients
  • Created and executed fundraising opportunities
  • Planned and orchestrated community-wide events such as health fairs, lunch and learn and free health screenings
  • Served as the center liaison for community events in order to provide a strong presence, which generated new clients.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling

Webster University
South Carolina
06.2008

Bachelor of Arts - English

Benedict College
South Carolina
05.2006

Skills

  • Data Gathering and Organization
  • Project Planning and Implementation
  • Surveys and Interviews
  • Training and Development
  • Policy and Procedure Development
  • Data Review
  • Personnel Recruitment
  • Employee Relations
  • Payroll Completion
  • Vendor Relations
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Excellent verbal and Written Communication
  • Literature Reviews
  • Inventory Assessments

Timeline

Research Associate

Clemson University
08.2018 - 09.2022

Special Projects Coordinator, Elections

Voter Registration Richland County
10.2014 - 08.2018

Program Coordinator

Midlands Community Development Corporation
07.2009 - 10.2014

Program Coordinator

Midlands Community Health Center, Midlands Community Development Corporation
07.2007 - 07.2009

Master of Arts - Counseling

Webster University

Bachelor of Arts - English

Benedict College

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