Sherrish Gaines Email & Phone Number

•Responsible for cultivating partnerships and relationships through community outreach and marketing initiatives. •Developing and implementing strategic plans to reach out to residents, visitors, and community organizations for participation and sponsorship.•Successfully promoting city events, programs, and initiatives, leading to higher levels of community involvement.• Coordinating and executing community facing projects and engagement for the City, including ribbon cuttings, flag raisings, dedication ceremonies, State of the City and State of the Economy.•Act as a City Marketing liaison for large co-sponsored events such as the Annual MLK Jr. Day Parade, Firestone Grand Prix of St. Pete , and St Pete Pride Parade

St Petersburg, Florida, United States

· Coordinated and assisted in execution of summer, fall, and winter programming for elementary-aged camp participants· Completed Monthly Reports for the recreation center and maintained Fee Instructor’s contracts.· Supervised and managed a staff of around 15 people· Aided in the day-to-day functions of the center, including fee classes and rentals· Served as an evening supervisor, managing evening fee classes, as well as closing out the building· Assisted in coordination of several special events within the program· Served as acting Director of center, overseeing facility operations· Oversaw both elementary and middle school programming for summer and fall camp· Completed Monthly Reports, Facility and Security checklists, Building and Grounds reports, and A/R Reports· Participated in the selection, placement, promotion, training, safety, and discipline of said staff· Maintained fee instructor contracts, fee classes, and facility rentals· Coordinated special events within the middle and elementary school programs, as well with the community.

St Petersburg, Florida, United States

· Coordinated and assisted in execution of city-wide special events, as well as co-sponsored events· Produced contracts and permits for Co-Sponsored events. Coordinated with event committees on planning and implementation of said events· Supervised staff during Co-Sponsored events, as well as City-Wide events· Taken on role of Supervisor II for several Co-Sponsored events, making key decisions· Aided in distribution of staff uniforms for all of Parks and Recreation department· Assisted in coordination of several events with City Hall (press conferences, etc.)

St Petersburg, Florida, United States

· Coordinated all art projects for Special Events City-Wide events, as well as Snow Fest· Coordinated all games and activities for City-Wide events as well (Star Wars at Coliseum, Olympic Games at Puryear Park, Sports competition at 31st Complex)· Assisted in coordinating and setting up of special events and co-sponsored events throughout year· Aided in set-up, execution, and break-down of special events· Assisted in the maintenance, up-keep, and distribution of staff uniforms for the entire Parks and Recreation department

St Petersburg, Florida, United States

· Discovery Room/ Art Teacher (Summer 2012): Coordinated and created all art, science, math and food projects throughout a 10-week summer· Group Coach (August 2012- August 2014): Supervised different age groups in both after school and summer programs, ranging from 5-11 years old· Staff Member in Charge Certification (December 2014) – Obtained through college degree· Youth Council Coordinator (August 2013- March 2016)—coordinated center community service projects. Planned and orchestrated multiple fundraisers for center (Valentine’s Day Candy Grams, Valentine’s Dance, “Spooky Acres” Haunted House) as well as several drives such as canned food drives, clean-up initiatives, care boxes for troops, etc.· Youth Development Worker (summer of 2014): Assisted in the planning and execution of projects, games, field trips, and special events for the entire summer of 2014. Took role of staff member in charge for multiple field trips and majority of on-site special events· Night Worker (August 2014- August 2015): Assisted in afternoon office duties such as taking fee payments for patrons and registered participants, updating fee class rosters, answering phones, interacting with the public and providing customer service. Extensive knowledge of CLASS software. Opened and closed building on many occasions. Acted as S.M.I.C. in afternoons when applicable. Completed Daily Revenue Reports. Performed regular maintenance duties throughout the building such as mopping, cleaning, and outdoor maintenance. Experience in both opening and closing building as well as handling rentals on weekends