Sharon Pearson Email & Phone Number

Oberlin, Oh, Us

Geneva, Ohio, United States

Oberlin, Ohio

Owner of a full-service travel agency specializing in wedding destinations and family travel. We are proud members of the Oberlin Business Partnerships, Lorain County Chamber, and Destination Weddings & Honeymoon Specialist Association. Primarily, my husband is the travel agent and I am the business and marketing manager. My husband plans to be a travel agent full-time in 2008, while I continue to work a full-time job.

Oberlin, Ohio, United States

Lorain, Ohio

The Lorain County Mobility Management Program increases access to mobility for Lorain County residents by increasing understanding and awareness of transportation needs, coordination of transportation options to meet needs, and building sustainable and healthy communities by integrating transportation into planning and programsI also serve on the Ohio Department of Transportation Mobility Management Program Advisory Committee Chair. I am also a member of the Social Media and Welcome Committees.

Lorain, Ohio

The Mobility Management Program increases access to mobility for Lorain County residents by increasing understanding and awareness of transportation needs, coordination of transportation options to meet needs, and building sustainable and healthy communities by integrating transportation into planning and programs.

Oberlin, Ohio

*Collaborated with Oberlin’s Office of Environmental Sustainability, the Committee on Environmental Sustainability, the Bonner Center for Service Learning and the Environmental Studies Program. *Surveying local merchants to assess opportunities for matching products and services provided with the needs and wants of Oberlin College students*Conducting “buy local” campaigns*Assessing needs and policy options for local public transit and bike and pedestrian-friendly policy *Collaborated on and supported a variety of research endeavors. *Played an instrumental collaborative role in the development and implementation of “Community Voices” component of Environmental Dashboard. This is a software package and a program that is designed to combine images and words drawn from the community to develop pro-community and pro-environmental messages that create positive social norms. This content is currently featured on digital signs throughout the Oberlin community. With grant support acquired by Rumi Shammin, Cindy Frantz and John Petersen, the technology has now been implemented in four other college communities. I assisted in various ways with research on the efficacy of the technology and on different messaging strategies. I played a particularly important role in identifying members of underrepresented groups within Oberlin for interviews.*Served as a consultant on the design of the “Ohio Small Town Survey” – a longitudinal comparative study of the impact of sustainability initiatives on public attitudes and behaviors in the City of Oberlin and the City of Berea Ohio. *Reviewed the survey and assisted with distribution.*Co-authored on presentations at national meetings. For example, in January of 2016 I co-lead a presentation and a workshop at the annual meeting of the National Center for Science Education in DC, “Environmental Dashboard: Combining display of real-time resource use with community voices to celebrate & empower stewardship”

23 Eric Nord Way, Suite 9

Oversee all aspects of communications and marketing for the OberlinProject and coordinate other special projectsCurrently serve as a Program Manager in direct collaboration with the Executive Director; act as a liaison between The Oberlin Project and Oberlin College Administration; coordinate diverse itineraries, including a variety of services for visitors of the Oberlin Project; and engage with various groups regarding issues pertaining to sustainable transportation, energy efficiency and community benefits agreements.Key Achievements included: being chosen to serve as a member of the prestigious Lorain County Chamber Board which is comprised of members from esteemed organizations in Lorain County; functioning as a co-author of the Community Voices section of the Environmental Dashboard; co-facilitating an ExCo with Tania Boster for Oberlin College’s Bonner Leaders and Bonner Scholars; and collaborating with Winter Term students and Bonner Leaders on Professor John Peterson’s Environmental Dashboard to facilitate student connections with the community.

Lorain County

M.O.V.E. (Mobility and Opportunity for a Vibrant Economy) Lorain County promotes a shared vision to provide mobility solutions that support Lorain County’s economic growth and improve Lorain County resident’s quality of life. MOVE advocates for biking, walking, carpooling, ridesharing, and public transit related options.

Oberlin, Ohio

1st Term 2014-20152nd term 2016-20173rd Term 2018-2019

Elyria, Ohio

Responsible for marketing, communications and key initiatives which enhances the visibility and accessibility of the Urban League of Lorain County by inspiring members of the community, public and private, to participate in and financially support the mission of the League. My job includes developing, organizing and successfully implement marketing/public relations strategies, participate in the coordination of Urban League special events, community outreach and collaborative activities that achieves specific short-term goals and builds toward aggressive long-term goals.

Oberlin, Ohio

Description: Responsible for coordinating community projects, managing programs and organizing social eventsPerformed a multitude of daily Human Resources (HR) and City Manager administrative tasks; oversaw employee recognition programs and organized various social events; directed all aspects of the employee recruiting, orientation and separation processes; and collaborated with the City Council to assist with special City projects.Key Achievements included: successfully coordinating a health fair in 2010 that subsequently saved the City $3,000; developing and managing a monthly City employee newsletter; and serving as a Secretary to: the Human Relations Commission; Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Advisory Committee; Civil Service Commission; Fire Board of Appeals; and Underground Railroad Center Implementation Team, respectively.

Oberlin, Ohio

Description: Managed various projects and provided secretarial support to committees, while reporting to the Public Works Director and City ManagerCoordinated various programs, including the City’s Prevailing Wage and Minority Business Enterprise programs, respectively; played an instrumental role in the implementation of special projects between the City and the Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Program; and provided daily supervision to the department’s receptionist.Key Achievements included: overseeing the “America in Bloom” project for the City of Oberlin; coordinating diverse special projects, such as the Lorain County Pride Day; and providing quality secretarial support to numerous committees and commissions, including: the Human Relations Commission; Resource Recovery Committee; Open Space Commission; Civil Service Commission; Underground Railroad Design Team; Minority Business Enterprise Advisory Committee; and Fire Board of Appeals.

Oberlin, Ohio

Coordinated recreation programs, took minutes for planning commission, open space commission. Also coordinated office staff along with buildings and grounds, parks, cemetery and forestry divisions.

Oberlin, Ohio

Bachelor'S Degree, Green And Sustainable Enterprise Management, 3.64 Gpa

My degree is about maintaining the health of our environment. My coursework focused on green and sustainable and sustainable enterprise.

Associates Degree, Business Administration; Business

Business Administration And Management, General