Sherrie Gordon

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April 19, 01:48 AM
Everything is trying to break us up – the fight of my life!

THE MASH UP RANT: EVERYTHING IS TRYING TO BREAK US UP!!! If you earn, win, get, or have $1,000,000 you are a millionaire! BUT if you buy a $1 bottle of water YOU ARE NOT anymore! UGH. I just came to the realization that everything (hyperbole) is trying to separate me from my MONEY! I’m in … Continue reading »

December 29, 12:59 AM
It’s not just in the alphabet that EXes are followed by WHYs.

THE MASH UP: What the Alphabet Teaches Me about Relationships - “ABCDEFG… Ex! Why??? Zzzz.” When I was a child I sang the alphabet (and I was a ham about it too- I’m sure). I don’t actually remember singing it but if I grew at all into my childhood personality I definitely wasnt shy about letters, … Continue reading »

October 18, 10:05 PM
What the Dreamer and the Attorney-Minister-CVS Begging Man Have in Common.

  THE MASH-UP: THE THINKING OF THE BEGGING MAN IS THE SAME AS THE ADULT DREAMER. IT DOESN’T MATTER IF YOU HAVE A GREAT IDEA! I just wanted to open with that statement. Because I really do believe that… an idea means very little to me. Billions of people have tons of fabulous possibly life … Continue reading »

September 18, 05:09 AM
What did the Chinese man say to the Jamaican and the Sicilian in the plane exit row?

THE MASH UP: How being comfortable in YOUR OWN SKIN and COMEDY can cause a Chinese, Jamaican, & Sicilian to get along without a DIVERSITY Trainer. ‘So we have to save these people before we save ourselves?” questioned Bob, the Chinese American guy sitting in the aisle seat next to me. “I guess so,” I … Continue reading »

August 09, 01:22 AM
Is my personal trainer Jesus Christ?

THE MASH UP: The God-given gift of my personal trainer that helped me understand what really happened to ME when I fell in Love with Jesus Christ. Jesus and Gwen are the connectors between the things I am supposed to do and the things I want to do. I HATED WORKING OUT –  all kinds … Continue reading »

July 14, 05:05 AM
Can Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Help Save Black and Brown Boys?

THE MASH UP:ONE ORGANIZATION’S PUSH TO GET TK INTO COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AND ONE WOMAN’S BOOK ON A NOT-SO-COLOR-BLIND PRISON SYSTEM. (Feature Story Coming Soon)   Always, Sherrie Gordon www.sherriegordon.com 

July 14, 03:21 AM
An Interview with MYSELF…

… And Why Not? THE MASH UP: The Simple Dressing Female with an Addiction for Styling Men My Passion: Knowing a man looks good and feels great! I walk into department stores, bypass the women’s section and head straight for the men’s section. I pick out tie and shirt combinations that are risque for the white … Continue reading »

June 30, 06:32 AM
www.sherriegordon.com is now LIVE!

www.sherriegordon.com is LIVE! One stop shop for, yes you guessed it………….. me! See you at the meeting (of the minds). “Don’t forget to think today & ask the key questions.” ~Sherrie

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Good Morning, God: A Children's Prayer Book (c)
By Sherrie Gordon

Lessons I Learned about Human Resources, Strategic Planning, & Leadership from Nehemiah (c)
By Sherrie Gordon

From To.Get.Her to TOGETHER (c): Three Women's Stories of What It Takes to Get Them and Keep Them (c)
By Sandra Feurtado, Sherrie Gordon, Dr. Karen Sears



Profile

Sherrie-Ann Gordon
Author of "Good Morning, God"
Nonprofit Organization Management | Greater Los Angeles Area, US

Summary

I have a comprehensive background operations management and developing strategic relationships with partners and vendors in a complex organization. Excellent written, oral, and computer skills.

In depth experience translating strategy into operational reality; aligning communications, people, culture, processes, resources & systems. Management experience in training, development, and coaching volunteers and staff.

A track record of evaluating systems, partnerships, and programs to provide recommendations and implement changes.

Experience

  • Jun 2010 - Present
    Author / Good Morning, God
    Author of a children's prayer book that's great for everyone.
  • May 2010 - Present
    Associate State Director, Multicultural Outreach / AARP
    • Develops and overseas the execution of the multicultural outreach strategy and budget oversight of programs and campaigns. Assists in developing overall state operational and financial plans. • Responsible for engaging and collaborating with multicultural audiences (residents, volunteers, community partnerships, and policy maker relationships) on specific positive social change issues/campaigns. • Works toward enhancing volunteer capacity, building institution-level community partnerships, delivering relevant AARP programs and services to AARP members and potential members. • Develops a presence in the African-American/Black communities by strengthening visibility, awareness of, and engagement with AARP on topics of relevance to the community. • Engages members and volunteers in multicultural community outreach, key relationship building, grassroots activities, and educational forums. • Functions as state liaison to the national office regarding availability resources for multicultural outreach, while advising national office staff of issues from the state’s perspective. • Collaborates with state and national office staff in communicating appropriate messages to AARP staff, volunteers, members, and the public.
  • Nov 2004 - Present
    Senior Operations Associate / AARP
    •Oversees the day-to-day operations of the AARP Connecticut State Office and manages the budget. •Manages administrative and temporary staff. •Maintains business relations with external and national partners and vendors. •Compiles budget information and keeps accountability for budget records. Advises the State Director on budget issues and variances. •Manages all contracts, letters of agreements, master service agreements, and leases for the State office. •Coordinates the new hire process, employee orientation, separations, human resources paperwork, access to building, AARP systems and information, and ensure all hiring and separation requirements are met. •Responsible for the event planning logistics on all State campaigns and events, which includes multiple AARP and Federally-compliant elections forums in Congressional districts and annual volunteer recognition event.
  • Jan 2006 - Present
    Project Manager / AARP Office of International Affairs
    •Represented and coordinated AARP’s presence at a United 44th Session of the Commission for Social Development and a reception of the Austrian Delegation. •Coordinated AARP participation and logistics at the United Nations through the Commission so that AARP was also able to host a forum at the Session. •Partnered with the international organization, International Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing (IAHSA), to coordinate the forum that resulted in an international panel presenting on the status of global Long-Term Care to AARP Members, board of directors’ members, international agencies, policy advisors, and guests of the 44th Session. •Wrote the post report for the AARP Office of International Affairs and IAHSA to be used on the AARP website.

Education

  • 2008 - 2009
    UCLA
    Certificate In Project Management in Project Managment Program
  • 2000 - 2004
    Trinity College-Hartford
    Bachelors of Arts in International Studies
  • 1996 - 2000
    Williston Northampton School
    high school

Additional Information

Websites:
Personal Website, Blog
Interests:
Writing, New technology, Watching Films, Trying a new thing EVERY WEEK!
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