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Sherri has held management, sales and training positions in local, national, and international, service driven companies for 20 years, including four years in the staffing industry. She has provided outplacement and career transition services for over ten years through one-on-one coaching and group workshops, and frequently presents motivational and educational seminars at job fairs, meetings/conferences for professional or nonprofit organizations, (including Washington State Workforce 2002,2004, 2005, 2006, 2008 Conferences), military installations, and public schools. Additionally, she facilitated the job search portion of the Transition Assistance Program for individuals leaving the military to return to civilian employment for ten years. Sherri has made guest appearances on KCPQ 13 Fox News This Morning. In addition to her consulting work, her current projects include communications-training classes for the USDA Graduate School, and continuing education classes covering time management and goal setting for Bellevue Community College. Sherri also serves on the Advisory Committee for the Information Technology Department at Renton Community College. |
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Sherri's clients (past and present) include: |
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Bellevue Community College Center for Learning Connections, Highline Community College Department of the Navy, NAVIMF PACNORWEST The Everett Clinic Highline Community College Housing Resources Group Institute for Systems Biology King County Housing Authority Lake Washington Technical College National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Northwest Medical Specialties Spectrum Controls US Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District USDA Graduate School Washington Women's Employment and Education Zetec |
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Sherri has worked with or is currently working with these organizations: |
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American Society of Women Accountants Association of Women in Computers Association of Women in Science Bellevue Community College, Continuing Education Brass Ring Employment Council of Washington KCPQ - Q13 Native American Management Services Optimists Seattle International District Rotary Seattle Times Shoreline Community College Shorewood High School Society of Technical Communications Professional Technical Diversity Network Sumner High School Urban League U.S. Department of Labor Washington State Diversity Network WorkSource YMCA YWCA Works |
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Sherri is a member of the following professional organizations: |
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American Society of Training and Development Diversity Network Employment Council of Washington Professional Technical Diversity Network Puget Sound Career Development Association (former board member) |
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What clients have said about Sherri Edwards: |
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"Really enjoyed your energy!" "I love your straight forward manner!" "I love you!" I felt very focused and more importantly, I retained it!" "Great class! Lots of actionable tips!" "You put more focus and structure into my job search activity than I ever got with two prior outplacement firms. I am sure I am repeating what you have heard before, but I should not have waited so long." "kicks the snot out of self absorbed job seekers.. adrenaline rush..awesome!" "...charismatic, "no fluff" style; tells it like it is" "Practical, well organized, to the point." "Wow, Sherri sure can work miracles! Just two weeks after I first signed up with her, I got a good job as a contract content editor for MSN personal services. I highly recommend Sherri Edwards! :-)" "Ms. Edwards gave some concrete information about job negotiations and pointed out the fact that you need to keep track of your accomplishments and point them out when appropriate." "Sherri Edwards - Her presentation was the most tangible. She provided useful information w/in her stories relating her experience. She was REAL life, not just a bunch of theory and statistics. And, she was REAL in her presentation of self - laughing and very enjoyable to listen to. Very engaging. Sherri was valuable, reiterated things I already knew." "I thought Sherri did an excellent job explaining why and how women should present their best work assets when applying or accepting a job. " "I've never thought about most of the issues that were pointed in Sherri Edwards talk, which might be important when looking for future jobs." "Sherri Edwards was a very dynamic, focused, organized speaker" "She is sharp, concise, disciplined, and makes things happen -- I got this impression & information from her class! Can you imagine what she would be like as your personal business coach!?! " "Many thanks for your help. Sherri, you sent me down the path in the direction of a new future." "Your enthusiasm is infectious and your message is clear and uncompromising." "The techniques and advice you shared will certainly help me in my future interviews. I expect to knock ‘em dead!" "...thank you for your insightful and outstanding presentation.." "...your enthusiasm and matter-of-fact lessons will endure." "...taught me the rules of the game.." "...kicked me into gear for life in general.." "...the process is becoming less frightening and more exciting..." "...positive words and generous spirit..." "...energy and enthusiasm are contagious..." "...really pushes us to do well..." "...truly an inspiring person... infectious personality, positive, can-do attitude..." "...motivating and energetic." "...dynamic...genuinely cares about our personal success." "...knowledgeable and enthusiastic.." "...professional but down to earth." "...speaks from experience, not from a manual." "...helped me to remember the dreams I once had and the worth I can contribute." " (she's) given me the desire to desire and a lot of tools to take action..." "...teaches the skills that last a life time." "Your straight forward style is very helpful. It provides the "real" view without sugar coating on it." "I am truly grateful there is a person like you who really gives yourself to your clients.." "...quite a bit more insightful than anything college ever taught me." "...nothing short of amazing" "...rare balance of straight truth talking and warmth." ".. (the) benefit of your class for me was (1) better focus on preparation for this day of interviewing. (2) I was able to look objectively at some of my mistakes I made during the day and move quickly to reposition (or correct) myself whenever possible." "She possesses the quality I admire most in a person: the ability to have both heart and mind fully engaged at all times." ".. I was challenged personally and professionally, and came away with tools to work on clarifying my speaking, building a network, and learning to listen, in preparing resumes, connecting to others, and interviewing." "Her perspective is very realistic and effective, and the sums spent on her workshops and one-on-one consulting are worth it when you find a job down the line that's the one you're looking for." Learn how Sherri Edwards can help you maximize your job search efforts: |
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