Sherrie Gordon
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- Dec 29, 12
THE MASH-UP: GOOD RELATIONSHIPS have EX-es TO THANK! This is going to be a short post so stay focused — . I used to say, “I’d be pissed if I “fix up” a man for some other sister to get him.” However, when I reflect on my own “brokenness” that brothers-of-yesterYears fixed/endured so I could … Continue reading »
- Dec 01, 12
Reblogged from : Lord give me strength to write this in a way that the reader whose eyes are scanning over these words right at this moment will see the heart behind the fingers which writes them and may their own heart love the woman whose story I am about to tell. Amen. This happened … Continue reading »
- Nov 26, 12
MASH-UP: Thankful + You = Thankful for You. I know that no one has to read my blog. No one has to comment. Even my dearest friends and family have tons more critical actions items to do in their day. I never presume that what I write is so earth shattering that it will trump … Continue reading »
- Oct 12, 12
THE MASH-UP: The Solutions to the Problems in My Life are related to Two of My Choices: 1. To Drink (Living) Water and 2. To Get OFF the Hamster Wheel. The Hamster Wheel is a metaphor for those circular, Dead End exchanges that keep creeping in amidst the good ones with the BF. Don’t judge me. … Continue reading »
- Oct 08, 12
Do you know what your “thing” is? What is your Plan A that if you were doing it you would say, “There’s nothing else in the world I’d rather be doing”? NO PLAN B! My answer: see my tab marked David Abigail.
- Oct 01, 12
THE MASH-UP: TEARS OF SORROW FOR DOING THE RIGHT THING- Restrained vs. Constrained THE CONCLUSION Until one learns to love God with ALL their heart, mind, and soul… one will always be trying to love others and oneself without the most important tool. God dictates who we are, how we were created to be loved … Continue reading »
- Sep 15, 12
THE MASH-UP: (Read Part 3a: Separated for Increase (but I miss my boo). It is the prelude to this blog post – a true must read) If you have every felt a noticeable emotional distance between you and your boyfriend/girlfriend because one of you were on a personal search for “something” more – you’ll enjoy this. … Continue reading »
- Sep 14, 12
THE MASH-UP: Purposed Isolation = Better Individuals = Better Relationships Emotional distance in a relationship is a pain in the ass. It definitely doesn’t feel good. If one partner is disconnected while the other is all-in, then for that person the question “is it me?” becomes a dark cloud that just looms over head. I’m … Continue reading »
- Sep 12, 12
THE MASH-UP: Is the psychological phrase “I don’t like owing people” having an affect on our ability to accept GOD’s gift of salvation? We’ve all heard that phrase! However, if by some reason you’ve never encountered anyone that used that phrase, here’s one sure place you’ll find it… Find an impoverished neighborhood. If you happen … Continue reading »
- Aug 27, 12
The MASH-UP: Our best wishes for others (not to be confused with Good Intentions) can keep people from being their authentic self with us. I seldom describe myself as “judgmental.” I’m not perfect and as we all know ‘THOUGHTS turned to WORDS’ is a familiar process for me. Yet consciously I practice the art of … Continue reading »
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Books in Progress
- Good Morning, God: A Children's Prayer Book (c)By Sherrie GordonLessons I Learned about Human Resources, Strategic Planning, & Leadership from Nehemiah (c)By Sherrie GordonFrom 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
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- Manager, Multicultural Markets & Specialty Programs at AARPNonprofit Organization Management | Greater Los Angeles Area, USSummary
I have a comprehensive background in 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 2012 - PresentManager, Multicultural Markets & Specialty Programs / AARP
Lead a team of Associate State Directors and Program staff across California in using their skills and talents to create positive social impact. We approach our work thoughtfully, recognizing the unique challenges, opportunities, and qualities associated with trying to create social value with the age 50+ audiences. We create strategies that leverage the tremendous assets of communities, particularly the power, influence, & contribution of the 50+ audience.
- Jun 2010 - PresentAuthor / Good Morning, God
Author of a children's prayer book that's great for everyone.
- May 2010 - Jun 2012Associate 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 - May 2010Senior 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 - Feb 2006Project 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 - 2009UCLACertificate In Project Management in Project Managment Program
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2000 - 2004Trinity College-HartfordBachelors of Arts in International Studies
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1996 - 2000Williston Northampton Schoolhigh school
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Interests:Writing, New technology, Watching Films, Trying a new thing EVERY WEEK!
