Sherrie M. Wells

Kendall Park, NJ ***** 908-***-****

www.hugsforbrady.org adwsf1@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherriewells/

Passionate Non-Profit Executive Director Business Development Project Management Business-savvy and insightful Executive Director experienced in all areas of business development, objective-setting, and staff supervision for a non-profit organization. A motivational leader with a deep understanding of how to identify the current needs and the appropriate actions to take to achieve goals. Keen focus on developing and maintaining strong working relationships with community leaders, medical facilities, and other third parties to bring awareness to a worthy cause. Communicative professional dexterous in project management, financial oversight, grant selection, and marketing.

Non-Profit Organizations

Board Engagement

Grantmaking and Impact

Community & Partner

Relations

Public Speaking

Financial Management

Team Leadership

Marketing & Advertising

Performance Tracking

Program Development

Social Media & Websites

Written & Oral

Communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HUGS FOR BRADY FOUNDATION (HFB), Kendall Park, NJ 10/14/2010 – Present Executive Director & Founder

Conceived, developed, and launched an impactful 501(c) 3 non-profit foundation geared toward publicizing the childhood cancer epidemic; mastermind innovative marketing campaigns to raise $5M+ in funds for finding a cure.

First point-of-contact with external partners, community leaders, and 200-500 volunteers; collaborate with the Medical Board of Trustees to ensure all funds are being used effectively and for their established purpose.

Catalyze the growth of loyal supporters, over 25k social media followers, and over 10,000 donors through a strong presence and inspiring public speeches to crowds of over 8,000; successfully placed over 600 “Brady Buggy” wagons in children’s hospitals nationwide.

Lead all financial planning and allocation of a $750K-$1M annual budget; interviewed, selected, and hired team and members for the Board of Trustees and consulted with them regularly regarding profits, losses, grants, and fundraising strategies.

Identify all grant recipients based on mission, financials, geography, and marketability. Each grant had deliverables to develop our brand recognition via grant recipient to increase awareness of HFB’s accomplishments.

Recognized as one of the largest donors to Robert Wood Johnson University and Bristol Meyer-Squibb Children’s Hospital’s Hematology/Oncology Unit; strong partnerships resulting in $1M+ cash and gift donations.

Funded New Jersey’s 1st and only research laboratory for pediatric oncology; The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Hugs for Brady Foundation Pediatric Oncology Research Laboratory

Mary DeCicco, DMD, Skillman, New Jersey 2006 – 8/2008 Office Manager

Manage Daily Activities and long-term operational goals for a $1,500,000 practice. 12 direct reports.

Marketing Responsibilities: provide an extensive twelve-month marketing plan using internal and external resources, specifically designed to increase the number of referrals and increase revenue.

Supervise Scheduling: Manage two doctors’ and 3 hygienists’ schedules according to specific

“blocking”, goals, assistants’ availability, and coordination with specialists’ procedures.

Financial Arrangements Administrator: Discuss treatment options, the best utilization of dental insurance, pre-payment courtesies, and third-party financing options to allow patients to complete quadrant dentistry quickly.

Insurance Specialist: Oversee the preparation of documentation, including x-rays, photos, and remarks for unusual circumstances, to submit claims electronically, and resubmit denied claims with the appropriate appeals process.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Internet searches, E-mails, etc. Able to quickly learn new software packages. Software Specialist/Trainer: completed G2 Dentrix computer software courses, trained staff, and implemented procedures resulting in annual savings exceeding $20,000.

Goal Focused: Utilize Microsoft Excel to track, update, and calculate daily and monthly financial goals for twenty-one areas of concentration and concern. Pavilions at Forrestal, Princeton, New Jersey 2005 - 2006 Director of Admissions

Directed the Admissions, Sales & Marketing for a 180-bed health and rehab facility.

Handled short & long-term care admissions, calculated daily census and payer resources, verified insurance client eligibility, including Medicare and Medicaid.

Managed three direct employees: External Case Managers & Hospitality Coordinator.

Trained the Hospitality Coordinator to act as my personal assistant.

Developed and implemented plans to improve daily contact with residents and family members. Coordinated Hospice evaluations as deemed necessary.

Consistent communications (both oral & written) with hospitals, acute care settings, case managers, and social workers to review residents’ status and ensure a seamless transition for new admissions.

Individually reviewed, discussed, and signed all admissions contracts. Followed up with family members and the executive committee on all new admissions to ensure 100% satisfaction. Acorn Glen Assisted Living, Princeton, New Jersey 2005 - 2005 Director of Community Relations (Director of Sales & Marketing)

Primary marketing responsibilities included advertising and promotion for an award-winning assisted living facility. Coordinated press releases for events. Prepared and conducted workshops.

Established methodology for effectively tracking potential patient leads and referrals, followed up on all referrals to accelerate closure. Effectively scheduled and conducted multiple prospective client phone interviews.

Lead member of the conflict resolution team. Administered confidential material for win/win resolutions with responsible parties.

Assessed potential clients regarding finances, identified family’s needs and goals and made appropriate recommendations.

Assisted Executive Director in budget reconciliation, sales forecasting. Mary DeCicco, DMD, Skillman, New Jersey 2002 - 2006 Registered Dental assistant and Clinical Administrative Coordinator

Head Dental Assistant in charge of running the clinical operations of the office.

Oversaw and trained employees to create a flawless atmosphere through coordinated efforts of the team.

Occupational Safety & Health Administration Regulator: developed and implemented a safety and training program to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

Initiated employee protection procedures, updated safety bulletins, reduced on-the-job injuries, and eliminated OSHA non-compliance warnings.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Compliance Officer: attended HIPPA county and state meetings. Developed a training program and standardized procedural flow according to new state and federal laws.

Michael Cortese, DMD, Princeton, New Jersey 1999 - 2002 Personal Office Assistant and Registered Dental Assistant

Head Trainer for dental office staff: presented a safe atmosphere for team meetings to develop strategies to improve employee and patient satisfaction.

Established and administered a service award program. Established bonus strategies designed to motivate staff and recommended monthly award bonuses.

Began a new employee orientation process, facilitated client case training activities, streamlined the team’s daily responsibilities, and enhanced their efforts. Developed and administered Standard Operating Procedures and job descriptions. Organized and implemented quarterly employee evaluations.

Prepared estimated treatment costs and informed patients of optional payment arrangements. Explained treatment options in detail and closed sales. Used past and present clients’ testimonials for presentations at workshops.

Increased rates and fine-tuned presentation skills to patients for greater acceptance rates EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Master of Business Administration, Human Resources concentration, Baker College, Flint, MI, Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) 9/2002- 5/2004 GPA 3.95 Bachelor of Arts, Major in History, Rutgers Univ., Douglass College, New Brunswick, NJ Phi Alpha Theta

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