Executive Director Account

Sherry L. Shaw

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Certified Life & Transformational Coach 2023-Present

Independent Small Business, Carrboro, NC

Worked with middle-aged women with personal and professional challenges ranging from changing career path, personal divorce, transition to empty nesting and managing elder care. Work to identify and set goals, identify problems, work to build strategies, develop a plan for action, analyze results and provide accountability and support. Helping my clients learn to problem solve in a way that truly impacts their lives in a positive way is some of the most satisfying work I have ever done.

Guardian Ad Litem of Mecklenburg County 2007- 2018

Program Supervisor, Charlotte, NC

Supervised 45-50 volunteers assigned to approximately 95 foster children, aged 0-18. Worked with a large diversity of people that helped to develop effective communication skills. Trained and retained volunteers which resulted in achieving the highest volunteer retention rates amongst all of my colleagues. Outreach also included public speaking to attract volunteers and raise visibility. Proficient with software JWISE.

Chairperson of the Volunteer Appreciation Event 2007-2011

Executive Director, Gaston Together 2004-2006

Executive Director, Gastonia, NC

Reported to 30-member Board of Directors Worked to build a grassroots community organization whose goal was to improve race relations and apathy among the disenfranchised. Work included hosting town hall meetings and creating multi-racial and interfaith clergy groups. Reported directly to 30-member Board of Directors.

Metro Group Advertising 2002-2004 Account Executive & Copywriter, Charlotte, NC

Managed business accounts and worked with creative team to develop campaigns for clients.

Education M.A., English & Creative Writing, Hollins University, 4.0, 1993

B.A., English, UNC-Chapel Hill, 1992

Skills and Applications PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Curriculum Training, Public Relations and Marketing, Special Events, Public Speaking

Accomplishments & Memberships Winner of NC Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize 2006

UNC General Association of Alumni 2015-Present

Board Member, Tennis Club Estates HOA 2021-Present

Wrote Novel & Shopping to Agents 2018-Present

References Available Upon Request

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