Cherie Shepherd Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, N.C.

NBBOA - Bridging the Wealth Gap Through EntrepreneurshipNBBOA's mission is to foster economic growth in the African American community through entrepreneurship. NBBOA is a membership organization that operates based on three principles; Building Our Businesses, Building Our Assets and Building Our Communities. We serve as a small business development center by providing consulting solutions and educational resources for our members throughout the varying stages of their business growth. Our overall goal is to increase black wealth and asset ownership through entrepreneurship – this leads to an increase in home ownership, lower unemployment rates, increased investments and a better overall US economy.Whether you are a start-up or emerging business, NBBOA members receive access to a number of free web based resources and discounted consulting services and products that assist them with moving their business forward. At the end of the day, our goal is to help make you successful.Consulting Services Available to Members:o Accounting/Bookkeepingo Legalo Minority Business Certificationso Incorporationo Business Plan Writingo Business Credit Buildingo Marketing/Social Mediao Administrative Serviceso Graphic Designo Web DesignPartnership, Membership and Sponsorship opportunities are open to all.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Oversaw the operations of this rapidly growing Virtual Assistant firm. I personally provided virtual executive assistance and professional business services to C-Level executives, trade associations and non-profits, small business owners and athletes nationwide. Below are some of the majoraccounts I handled:Executive Assistant to the President & CEOUnited States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Performed heavy calendar management, handled all facets of domestic and international travel for the President and CEO and Chief of Staff. Prepared expense reports for the President. Served as first point of contact and gatekeeper for the President’s office. Delegated calls to senior staff members, coordinated meetings with major corporate executives, Senators, Congressmen and White House officials, including the Office of the POTUS. Prepared board meeting material, presentations and correspondence while serving as liaison between the Board and the President. Accompanied President to all board meetings with the USHCC executive team. Monitored email and assisted him with daily prioritization.Bookkeeping and Business DevelopmentU.S. Black Chambers, Inc. - Washington, D.C.Assisted the President with sponsorship sales and fundraising. This required close interaction with Sr. executives from Wells Fargo, Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Chase, BP, Diageo, Coca-Cola, etc. Wrote and designed the Accounting Policy manual, contributed written section to the Five-Year plan.Executive AdministratorRuiz Strategies - Los Angeles, CA - VIRTUALUnited Athletes Foundation - Project Management & Event Planning

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Admins-2-Go proudly assists the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. with its fundraising efforts and corporate relations management while simultaneously promoting the Five Pillars of Service of the organization (Advocacy, Access to Capital, Contracting, Entrepreneur Training and Chamber Development).In addition to traditional fundraising, we will assist them with their constructing their capital campaign.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Admins-2-Go oversees calendar management, process and procedure development and CRM maintenance for this rapidly growing organization.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as the gatekeeper for USHCC President and CEO, Javier Palomarez and Chief of Staff, DeVere Kutscher. Responsible for calendar and travel management, document preparation, drafting correspondence, expense management and staff support. Also serves as Board Liaison.