Experienced Administrative & Voter Engagement Professional

TENISHA SHEPHEARD

Oakland, CA

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented Administrative Professional with over 26 years of experience in office administration, customer service, and public-facing roles. Proven ability to manage high-volume tasks, maintain accuracy, and communicate effectively with diverse populations. Experienced in petition signature gathering, voter engagement, and compliance verification, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

CORE SKILLS

Administrative Operations • Customer Service • Petition Circulation • Voter Engagement • Data Entry • Scheduling • Public Communication • Compliance Verification • Document Management

• Conflict Resolution • Microsoft Office • Google Workspace • Oracle • Access PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Petition Signature Gatherer-

Bay Area Petition Signers— Oakland, California

February 2026- Present

• Collected voter signatures for local and statewide petitions in compliance with California election laws.

• Verified voter eligibility, including registration status and residency requirements.

• Educated the public on petition topics while maintaining a neutral and professional approach.

• Maintained accurate records of collected signatures and ensured proper submission procedures.

• Engaged with diverse communities in high-traffic areas to meet daily and weekly signature targets.

• Followed strict legal and ethical guidelines for petition circulation and documentation. Administrative Assistant

C&S Wholesale Grocers — Rancho Cordova, CA

September 1996 – February 2024

• Managed daily administrative operations including communications, documentation, spreadsheets, and office coordination.

• Scheduled vendor and merchandiser meetings while maintaining calendars and preventing conflicts.

• Served as Union Shop Steward, training new assistants and verifying pricing accuracy and compliance.

• Maintained data entry systems and product records with high accuracy.

• Oversaw financial handling, including event funds and vending operations.

• Coordinated front desk operations, visitor access, and vendor communications EDUCATION

High School Diploma

Fremont High School — Oakland, CA

CERTIFICATIONS

Certificate – Medical Office Management

National Education Center

Certificate of Completion- Loss Prevention

The Loss Prevention Group Inc.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite • Google Workspace • Microsoft Access • Oracle • Mac • Windows • Chrome

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