Heather Mcsherry Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Pasco County, Florida, United States

Supporting response efforts after Hurricanes Helene and Milton in Pasco County, Florida.+Manage finances and operational budget for program.+Oversee base set up and preparations for 30 volunteers.+Develop, maintain, and implement Emergency and Evacuation Procedures, and Health, Safety, and Security protocols.+Coordinate and oversee tech (laptops, phones, wifi) and vehicle logistics.+Filled in as temporary Volunteer Relations Coordinator. Coordinated incoming volunteers… Show more Supporting response efforts after Hurricanes Helene and Milton in Pasco County, Florida.+Manage finances and operational budget for program.+Oversee base set up and preparations for 30 volunteers.+Develop, maintain, and implement Emergency and Evacuation Procedures, and Health, Safety, and Security protocols.+Coordinate and oversee tech (laptops, phones, wifi) and vehicle logistics.+Filled in as temporary Volunteer Relations Coordinator. Coordinated incoming volunteers, managed paperwork and tracking in Salesforce, planned and coordinated food shopping and meals for 30+ people.+Manage Operations team, including Volunteer Relations Coordinator role. Show less

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Supporting relief efforts following Hurricane Ian in the Fort Myers area.+Coordinate teams in field and assign to sites.+Assess homes for damages resulting from the hurricane. Scopes of work include debris removal, muck and gut, mold sanitation, insulation, drywall, flooring, doors, baseboards/trim/casing, priming, and cabinets. Determine work to be done, and work with Project Manager and Logistics Coordinator to send teams out into the field.+Determine permits required for work… Show more Supporting relief efforts following Hurricane Ian in the Fort Myers area.+Coordinate teams in field and assign to sites.+Assess homes for damages resulting from the hurricane. Scopes of work include debris removal, muck and gut, mold sanitation, insulation, drywall, flooring, doors, baseboards/trim/casing, priming, and cabinets. Determine work to be done, and work with Project Manager and Logistics Coordinator to send teams out into the field.+Determine permits required for work. Create floor plans in AutoCad and help homeowners apply for permits. +Troubleshoot and problem solve issues as they arise.+Communicate with project partners, homeowners, and site supervisors.+Support Site Supervisor in Training program. Give advice to trainees. Conduct trainings on and off site. +Manage data for homeowners. Update Salesforce and spreadsheets with client information. +Filled in as temporary Project Manager while they were on an extended 3 week break.+Attended 3 day response training.Support the SHRC (Sheltering in Home for Recovery Continuation) program by conducting assessments and determing work to be done. +Follow up with completed work, conduct surveys, work with team to complete outstanding work to be done. +Order appliances and coordinate deliveries. Supported two DARTs (Disaster Assistance Response Team)+Deployed to southeast Florida in June as co-lead. Managed 6 volunteers, conducted walk up intakes, assessed homes, and completed 7 muck and guts. Completed tracking paperwork. Organized and managed distribution of 50 fans/dehumidifiers and 200 hygiene kits in July; led team of 6.+Acted as Rapid Response Lead for 5 volunteers in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont following flooding; responded in August. Managed volunteers, trained new volunteers on assessments, ensured site safety, coordinated with 3 project partners, communicated with Rapid Response Manager, created marketing updates, updated Crisis Cleanup, managed work queue. Show less

Hauppauge, New York, United States

+Coordinated mobile food distributions for 13 monthly sites across Long Island schools, libraries, and health centers. Served 3,500+ households between January 2022-December 2022.+Increased individuals served by 37% from 2021-2022; increased by 35% from 2022-2023.+Increased pounds of food distributed by 45% from 2021-2022.+Informed clients about specific programs and resources, including SNAP, WIC, rental and heating assistance, and legal help.+Developed relations with a tribal… Show more +Coordinated mobile food distributions for 13 monthly sites across Long Island schools, libraries, and health centers. Served 3,500+ households between January 2022-December 2022.+Increased individuals served by 37% from 2021-2022; increased by 35% from 2022-2023.+Increased pounds of food distributed by 45% from 2021-2022.+Informed clients about specific programs and resources, including SNAP, WIC, rental and heating assistance, and legal help.+Developed relations with a tribal community through biweekly food and resource distributions.+Collaborated with local hospitals to support nutrition counseling through grab-and-go programs within their emergency rooms.+Distributed food and resources at various community events such as National Night Out and community health fairs throughout the year.+Conducted street outreach for houseless individuals. Served 4,400+ clients between April 2021-August 2023. Collaborated with housing partners to support clients.+Managed volunteers and food distribution at several drive-thru, mobile school pantry sites. Served 3,800+ households between April 2021-August 2023. Maintained communications with school district.+Supervised 6 volunteers in the warehouse on a bi-monthly basis to pack food items for distribution.+Managed inventory of food items and procured additional items as necessary. Oversaw budgeting and allocation of grants to purchase food items worth over $10,000.+Tracked and recorded client visits. Maintained digital and physical records for over 2,000 clients. Completed monthly, quarterly, and yearly technical reports.+Received NYS Citizen Preparedness Corps certificate. Show less

Hauppauge, New York, United States

+Managed and coordinated volunteers at several pop-up food pantries across Long Island, in response to COVID-19.+Distributed food to upwards of 200 clients per day.+Served 10,500+ clients through several COVID relief pop up pantries over the course of a year.+Managed databases, spreadsheets, and forms for 1,000's of households. Maintained accurate records. Upheld client confidentiality.+Supported mobile food distribution programs by delivering food to home-bound… Show more +Managed and coordinated volunteers at several pop-up food pantries across Long Island, in response to COVID-19.+Distributed food to upwards of 200 clients per day.+Served 10,500+ clients through several COVID relief pop up pantries over the course of a year.+Managed databases, spreadsheets, and forms for 1,000's of households. Maintained accurate records. Upheld client confidentiality.+Supported mobile food distribution programs by delivering food to home-bound individuals.+Supported Food Drive Manager by thanking 1,500+ donors. Show less

Yabucoa, Puerto Rico

+Led teams of 2-10 volunteers in residential construction projects following Hurricane Maria, with a focus on door and window repair and instillation ("critical repairs"). In addition, led teams in mold sanitation (concrete and wood), concrete roof repair, cement work, and basic construction. Trained unskilled volunteers.+Offered on-site technical training and mentoring to new volunteers, including hand and power tool use.+Enforced site safety and use of personal protective equipment… Show more +Led teams of 2-10 volunteers in residential construction projects following Hurricane Maria, with a focus on door and window repair and instillation ("critical repairs"). In addition, led teams in mold sanitation (concrete and wood), concrete roof repair, cement work, and basic construction. Trained unskilled volunteers.+Offered on-site technical training and mentoring to new volunteers, including hand and power tool use.+Enforced site safety and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).+Led skill and tool trainings for 30+ volunteers.+Managed project timelines, complied with reporting systems and paperwork, and coordinated with logistics and operations staff to complete home repairs according to timelines.+Quick learner, flexible team player, problem solver, practiced time and project management.Following the earthquakes in January 2020, I co-led a small breakout team that traveled to Yauco, PR to support another non-profit (World Central Kitchen) in their mass-care feeding efforts.+Ensured team safety and mental well being.+Cooked and served up to 400 meals a day. Show less

St. Louis, Missouri

As a team leader, I led teams of 4-10 members by supporting and teaching members, providing opportunities for professional and personal development, ensuring their safety and well being, and by connecting with our project partners to ensure that their goals and objectives were met. I mentored future team leaders during the Team Leader in Training process.Partnered with: USFS Montana; USFS MTNF; Great Rivers Greenway; Missouri DNR; HERC; Missouri Department of Conservation; United… Show more As a team leader, I led teams of 4-10 members by supporting and teaching members, providing opportunities for professional and personal development, ensuring their safety and well being, and by connecting with our project partners to ensure that their goals and objectives were met. I mentored future team leaders during the Team Leader in Training process.Partnered with: USFS Montana; USFS MTNF; Great Rivers Greenway; Missouri DNR; HERC; Missouri Department of Conservation; United WayProjects included: Trail clearing; cabin restoration; firewood creation; invasive species removal; herbicide application; fireline preparation; fireline rehabilitation; glade restoration; burn pile creation; prescribed burns; general facilities repairs; fence construction; crosscut use in a wilderness areaTrainings/certifications include: Psychological First Aid; MARC training; ROV safety trainingDisaster experience:DR 4399 FL - Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Florida. Took on role as FOB director and field support team leader. Managed members, resolved conflicts, connected with partners. Oversaw up to 60 members at one time.DR 4407 CA- Camp Fire in Paradise, California. Led a team of 4 other members in tracking volunteer hours and donations. Connected with organizations, trained non-profits on how and why they should track hours, participated in LTRG meetings, and worked with our partners including Butte County, California Volunteers, and other AmeriCorps programs.Jefferson City, Missouri Tornado. Registered volunteers at a VRC, then managed those volunteers in the field doing debris cleanup. Oversaw up to 50 volunteers at one time. Registered survivors in three MARCs across the state following the severe storms. Show less

St Louis, Missouri, United States

+2300+ hours of service.+Lead teams of 4-10 members.Projects include:+USFS Montana: removed barbed wire fence; felled hazard trees; removed willows to improve view of lake; installed bear box; trail clearing; burn piles; tread construction; built puncheons; fixed trestle+Missouri Department of Natural Resources: prepped fireline by felling snags, leaf blowing, and reducing fuels; removed invasive species using back pack sprayers+Missouri Department of Conservation:… Show more +2300+ hours of service.+Lead teams of 4-10 members.Projects include:+USFS Montana: removed barbed wire fence; felled hazard trees; removed willows to improve view of lake; installed bear box; trail clearing; burn piles; tread construction; built puncheons; fixed trestle+Missouri Department of Natural Resources: prepped fireline by felling snags, leaf blowing, and reducing fuels; removed invasive species using back pack sprayers+Missouri Department of Conservation: cleared invasive species; restored glades by felling cedars and burning them in burn piles; prepped fireline; assisted in two prescribed burns with ignition, line holding, and mop up; trail clearing in wilderness area+Forest Park Forever, St. Louis: timber stand improvement+Great Rivers Greenway, St. Louis: removed invasive species+Served with FEMA in Florida, DR-4337: supported VALs and their respective counties; followed up with donation offers; attended LTRG meeting; prioritized cases within Crisis Cleanup system; analyzed resources and county needs to determine where field teams should be sent+Served with FEMA in Puerto Rico, DR-4339: Team Leader, Volunteer Management Support, Planning Section Chief, Data Management Specialist, Cadre. Lead team of 6 members. Trained organizations on volunteer management; collected quantifiable data and reported out on daily achievements; organized and conducted trainings for incoming teams; updated and distributed IAP; updated database on a daily basis to ensure Operations Chief had up-to-date and relevant information to send out to field teams; supported Logistics Chief during supply drop off; took on CNCS Cadre role when necessaryTrainings/certifications include: CPR/First Aid; Incident Command System; S212 chainsaw training A-certification; Wildland Firefighting courses S130, S190, and L180; level one fire management certification; pack test completed; GSAR training; L289-State Volunteer and Donations Management Course Show less

"AmeriCorps NCCC is a full-time, team-based residential service program for 18-26 year-olds. AmeriCorps members serving in the NCCC program represent a wide variety of socioeconomic, cultural, geographic, and educational backgrounds.AmeriCorps NCCC is committed to strengthen communities and develop leaders through team based national and community service by assisting community and faith-based based organizations, national nonprofits, schools, local municipalities, national and state… Show more "AmeriCorps NCCC is a full-time, team-based residential service program for 18-26 year-olds. AmeriCorps members serving in the NCCC program represent a wide variety of socioeconomic, cultural, geographic, and educational backgrounds.AmeriCorps NCCC is committed to strengthen communities and develop leaders through team based national and community service by assisting community and faith-based based organizations, national nonprofits, schools, local municipalities, national and state parks, and Indian tribes. Sponsoring organizations request NCCC projects that span five issue areas including: Natural and Other Disasters, Infrastructure Improvement, Environmental Stewardship, Energy Conservation, and Urban and Rural Development."+Constructed five community gardens to help combat food insecurity in Tahlehquah, Oklahoma. Worked alongside the Cherokee Nation and the American Indian Resource Center.+Improved native habitats for warbler birds by removing invasive species, planting native pollinator plants, and maintaining trails in Austin, Texas. Lived and worked alongside the Texas Army National Guard.+Researched and created an educational garden with a low impact irrigation system and compost bin in Payson, Arizona.+Taught STEM classes to middle school students, including ecology hikes, Lego Engineering, and archery classes.+Became a camp counselor to 16 high school aged students.+Researched native plants, created, and taught a forest foraging class in Arizona+Assisted in local communities in Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, and Arizona.+Planned service learning activities to enrich the team's service experience in Oklahoma, Texas, and Arizona.+Completed 1800+ hours of service work, including 80 hours of independent service activities such as volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, Humane Society, and food banks.+Obtained Congressional Award and Bronze Presidential Award. Show less

Medford, Massachusetts, United States

+Took accurate and legible notes for a class. Notes were sent to Student Accessibility Services for other students to use.

Medford, Massachusetts, United States

+Tested silk based ink formulations for use in surgical implants to be printed on a custom built 3D bioplotter.+Represented lab group during a workshop at the FAB 11 conference.+Conducted pressure and burst tests on silk vascular grafts.

New York

+Designed and built a small wooden bridge for a group competition based on strength tests.+Attended lectures from professionals involved in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, and security systems/programming.

Bethpage, Ny

+Prepared food products for customers and managed nighttime and closing procedures, including counting and transferring cash to safe.+Collaborated with team and served up to 200 customers a night.

Bachelor'S Degree, Biomedical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Biomedical Engineering Society, Tufts Cheese Club, Engineering Mentors, Society of Women Engineers, Engineers.

High School

Activities and Societies: FRC Robotics Team, National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Science Honor Society, English Honor Society, Art.