Sherry A. Arlia-Puhacz

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Tri-County Community Action Agency North Providence, RI Prevention Coordinator

April, 2023 - December, 2023 (laid off)— Prevention Coordinator/Drug Free Community Grant for Town of Johnston [duties similar to previous job as DFC Coordinator in North Providence described below]; Coordinate coalition of community members and prepare for all meetings; engage youth in middle school and high school in prevention activities to help reduce the use of drugs, marijuana, vaping, opioids, cannabis, and other substances. Teach programs and coordinate activities for middle school students related to social media and peer pressure; do reporting, tracking and follow up reports for all activities; prepare and present about substance misuse; lead meetings for students after school; all other office duties associated with programs, webinars, trainings and community events. Do Powerpoint presentations in front of students. Position grant funded. Brennan, Recupero, Cascione, Scungio & McAllister LLP, Providence, RI Legal Assistant

August, 2021 - April, 2023 ~Perform all legal assistant duties for multiple attorneys. File documents electronically through Courts filing system for RI & MA. Assist clients in reviewing documents and information intake. Preparation of various legal documents on a daily basis. Proofread attorney documents regularly and assist in revising presentations. Back-up tasks for Finance Office. Rhode Island Association of School Principals (RIASP), Warwick, RI Executive Administrative Assistant to Executive Director May, 2014 - August,2021 Perform all Administrative Assistant duties for Executive Director of RIASP handling 500+Memberships; event planning; website; Quickbooks; prepare financial reports; email correspondence daily; prepare flyers, booklets and training packages; attendance sheets; attend meetings and events during day and evening hours as necessary. Assist grant coordinator in planning and carrying out leadership and learning training sessions. Community Relations & Drug Free Community Grant

Coalition Coordinator Town of North Providence, RI April, 2007 – August, 2013 ~ [*March-August, 2013 - performed all Director’s duties & responsibilities as Acting Recreation Director while Director on extended medical leave] Prepare and write correspondence, communications, talking points and presentations; act as liaison rep-resenting executive staff at events/meetings and speak on their behalf; effectively carry out duties relating to public & community relations; research and prepare grants; outreach coordinator; perform all executive administrative requirements supporting Mayor and Chief of Staff while maintaining confidentiality; implement problem solving, decision making and use of proper judgment. Served as grant coordinator for Drug Free Community Coalition preventing and reducing underage drinking and substance abuse in North Providence youth; attend grant trainings throughout the United States; leadership workshops; legislative events in Washington, DC; instrumental in establishing Juvenile Hearing Board and serve as a Board member; coordinate substance free events & post prom activities.

Executive Administrative Assistant to Mayor Town of North Providence, RI March, 2004 - April, 2007 ~ Manage and maintain executive schedules, appointments, travel arrangements, meetings; monitor, distribute and respond to incoming communications; interact with visitors; handle constituent affairs; screen incoming calls referring to proper departments and utilize all operating practices and procedures at an executive level; event planning; attention to details, deadlines and accuracy exercised along with flexible hours. Legal Secretary/Assistant Attorney General’s Office - Providence, RI May, 2003 - March, 2004 ~ Perform all phases of legal secretarial/assistant duties for multiple assistant attorney generals in the Environmental, Civil Division & Health Care Units; prepare seminars/ workshops relating to legal health care issues; conduct research, analyze data and prepare outcome reports; meet with clients to prepare reports and gather information. Program Coordinator Salvatore Mancini Resource & Activity Center - North Providence, RI October, 1997 – May, 2003 ~ Develop, plan & coordinate social, leisure learning, physical education and life enrichment programs for persons 55 years of age and older; event planning activities; fundraisers; day/overnight trips; intergenerational programs; health promotion & prevention programs; prepare weekly press release and monthly newsletter as well as assist in obtaining National Accreditation. Exercised flexibility to work nights and weekends to accommodate special events. SKILLS & EDUCATION 30+ years providing support at the Executive level • Excellent computer knowledge: Apple Computers & Programs; Microsoft Office Suite; PowerPoint; Publisher; • Microsoft Outlook, Pages, Keynote, Numbers, Wild Apricot, Quickbooks, Prezi, TABS3, Access • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; time management capability; a positive team player • Extensive verbal & written communication skills; oral presentations; build relationships; media promotion • Member and/or Volunteer of various community organizations/committees; fundraisers & campaigns • Community College of Rhode Island, Lincoln, RI - Associates Degree in Liberal Arts • Certificates: Teacher Assistant; Activities Coordinator; Paralegal as a Professional; Grant Writing A-Z

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