Sheryl Trent
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Brian Parrish, MBA, SIOR
Sheryl just led an epic strategic planning session for the City of Mequon council members and key staff. The staff and council interviews & surveys were well conducted and provided as deliverables prior to the meeting. These efforts and Cheryl's enthusiastic approach helped us reach consensus on a number of long-standing issues in just a day. We look forward to the final report, but I am confident that the meeting alone will produce results for our stakeholders in the years to come.
Michael Masciola
I had the pleasure of working with Sheryl when she was directing economic development for the City of Evans, CO. As a part of her overall program, she sought a further sense of the local business community's health and their connections with the City. I assisted her in this effort as part of her work to advise the City on the best initiatives moving forward. Sheryl has an outstanding reputation in the economic and business communities, and I would recommend her highly!
LinkedIn User
I have loved working with Sheryl! Her leadership and guidance is so effective and the way she can help guide success is amazing! Highly, highly recommend her!
Brian Parrish, MBA, SIOR
Sheryl just led an epic strategic planning session for the City of Mequon council members and key staff. The staff and council interviews & surveys were well conducted and provided as deliverables prior to the meeting. These efforts and Cheryl's enthusiastic approach helped us reach consensus on a number of long-standing issues in just a day. We look forward to the final report, but I am confident that the meeting alone will produce results for our stakeholders in the years to come.
Michael Masciola
I had the pleasure of working with Sheryl when she was directing economic development for the City of Evans, CO. As a part of her overall program, she sought a further sense of the local business community's health and their connections with the City. I assisted her in this effort as part of her work to advise the City on the best initiatives moving forward. Sheryl has an outstanding reputation in the economic and business communities, and I would recommend her highly!
LinkedIn User
I have loved working with Sheryl! Her leadership and guidance is so effective and the way she can help guide success is amazing! Highly, highly recommend her!
Brian Parrish, MBA, SIOR
Sheryl just led an epic strategic planning session for the City of Mequon council members and key staff. The staff and council interviews & surveys were well conducted and provided as deliverables prior to the meeting. These efforts and Cheryl's enthusiastic approach helped us reach consensus on a number of long-standing issues in just a day. We look forward to the final report, but I am confident that the meeting alone will produce results for our stakeholders in the years to come.
Michael Masciola
I had the pleasure of working with Sheryl when she was directing economic development for the City of Evans, CO. As a part of her overall program, she sought a further sense of the local business community's health and their connections with the City. I assisted her in this effort as part of her work to advise the City on the best initiatives moving forward. Sheryl has an outstanding reputation in the economic and business communities, and I would recommend her highly!
LinkedIn User
I have loved working with Sheryl! Her leadership and guidance is so effective and the way she can help guide success is amazing! Highly, highly recommend her!
Brian Parrish, MBA, SIOR
Sheryl just led an epic strategic planning session for the City of Mequon council members and key staff. The staff and council interviews & surveys were well conducted and provided as deliverables prior to the meeting. These efforts and Cheryl's enthusiastic approach helped us reach consensus on a number of long-standing issues in just a day. We look forward to the final report, but I am confident that the meeting alone will produce results for our stakeholders in the years to come.
Michael Masciola
I had the pleasure of working with Sheryl when she was directing economic development for the City of Evans, CO. As a part of her overall program, she sought a further sense of the local business community's health and their connections with the City. I assisted her in this effort as part of her work to advise the City on the best initiatives moving forward. Sheryl has an outstanding reputation in the economic and business communities, and I would recommend her highly!
LinkedIn User
I have loved working with Sheryl! Her leadership and guidance is so effective and the way she can help guide success is amazing! Highly, highly recommend her!
Credentials
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Certified Virtual Facilitator
INIFACJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Master Facilitator
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Certified Life Coach
Expert RatingSep, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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SBrand Solutions
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Owner
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Jan 2011 - Present
Our firm uses facilitation as the foundation for our work with local governments and regional community based organizations to develop solutions to the most complex problems such as strategic planning, organizational assessments and leadership development. Our focus is on inclusive engagement with your stakeholders, staff, clients and leadership to create a supported vision for the future.
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Owner
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Jan 2011 - Present
We focus on 4 core areas: 1) Consensus Focused Facilitation: meetings that result in collaboration and consensus; 2) Unique Community Engagement to get answers and feedback; 3) Results Based Strategic Plans: Guiding clients through design and implementation; and 4) Board and Team Development including retreats and training. We also offer - Keynote speaking around the world! - Customized training in facilitation skills - Virtual support for your business
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Evans Redevelopment Agency
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Evans, Colorado
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Executive Director
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Feb 2010 - Jul 2016
Executive Director for the Evans Redevelopment Agency, an Urban Renewal Authority in the City of Evans. Adopted two project areas and assembled one major redevelopment project on the Highway 85 Corridor. Responsible for all areas of the URA. Created and implemented innovative and customized economic development programs: Shop Local, Business 2 Business, all with measurable ROI for both the business community and the City. Executive Director for the Evans Redevelopment Agency, an Urban Renewal Authority in the City of Evans. Adopted two project areas and assembled one major redevelopment project on the Highway 85 Corridor. Responsible for all areas of the URA. Created and implemented innovative and customized economic development programs: Shop Local, Business 2 Business, all with measurable ROI for both the business community and the City.
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City of Evans, Colorado
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Evans, Colorado
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Community and Economic Development Director
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Dec 2008 - Jul 2016
Direct the economic and long range community development functions for the City of Evans such as business attraction, retention, and recruitment; long range planning, URA, Economic Development Advisory Council and several Task Force groups. Designed The Evans Story, a strategic economic development plan. Oversee five long range plans (the South Platte River Restoration Plan, the Evans Riverside Area Master Plan, the Riverside Park Master Plan, and the Impact Fee Master Plan) with more to… Show more Direct the economic and long range community development functions for the City of Evans such as business attraction, retention, and recruitment; long range planning, URA, Economic Development Advisory Council and several Task Force groups. Designed The Evans Story, a strategic economic development plan. Oversee five long range plans (the South Platte River Restoration Plan, the Evans Riverside Area Master Plan, the Riverside Park Master Plan, and the Impact Fee Master Plan) with more to come! Manage the grant application, review and response process, resulting in more than $10,000,000 of grants in the past 6 years. Show less Direct the economic and long range community development functions for the City of Evans such as business attraction, retention, and recruitment; long range planning, URA, Economic Development Advisory Council and several Task Force groups. Designed The Evans Story, a strategic economic development plan. Oversee five long range plans (the South Platte River Restoration Plan, the Evans Riverside Area Master Plan, the Riverside Park Master Plan, and the Impact Fee Master Plan) with more to… Show more Direct the economic and long range community development functions for the City of Evans such as business attraction, retention, and recruitment; long range planning, URA, Economic Development Advisory Council and several Task Force groups. Designed The Evans Story, a strategic economic development plan. Oversee five long range plans (the South Platte River Restoration Plan, the Evans Riverside Area Master Plan, the Riverside Park Master Plan, and the Impact Fee Master Plan) with more to come! Manage the grant application, review and response process, resulting in more than $10,000,000 of grants in the past 6 years. Show less
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Town Manager
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Feb 2006 - Nov 2008
Managed a full service municipality including water and sewer utilities, public safety, housing authority, parks and recreation, community development, and public works. 6,000 residents in fastest growing area of northern Colorado. Implemented new financial management and budgeting programs, funded new police station and new parks through grants and capital programs, created a downtown program (Project Pride) for local business owners. Managed a full service municipality including water and sewer utilities, public safety, housing authority, parks and recreation, community development, and public works. 6,000 residents in fastest growing area of northern Colorado. Implemented new financial management and budgeting programs, funded new police station and new parks through grants and capital programs, created a downtown program (Project Pride) for local business owners.
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Acting Community Development Director
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Jun 2003 - Feb 2006
Hired to specialize in economic development and outside relations, when the Director left I became Acting for almost two years. In those two years we changed our development review process to make it more timely, efficient and effective and established a citizens board to help us with that process. Partnering with GJEP and the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce, our economic development activities included a new facade improvement program for local businesses, public relations campaigns… Show more Hired to specialize in economic development and outside relations, when the Director left I became Acting for almost two years. In those two years we changed our development review process to make it more timely, efficient and effective and established a citizens board to help us with that process. Partnering with GJEP and the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce, our economic development activities included a new facade improvement program for local businesses, public relations campaigns, restructuring relationships between and among our partners, and attracting many new businesses. Show less Hired to specialize in economic development and outside relations, when the Director left I became Acting for almost two years. In those two years we changed our development review process to make it more timely, efficient and effective and established a citizens board to help us with that process. Partnering with GJEP and the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce, our economic development activities included a new facade improvement program for local businesses, public relations campaigns… Show more Hired to specialize in economic development and outside relations, when the Director left I became Acting for almost two years. In those two years we changed our development review process to make it more timely, efficient and effective and established a citizens board to help us with that process. Partnering with GJEP and the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce, our economic development activities included a new facade improvement program for local businesses, public relations campaigns, restructuring relationships between and among our partners, and attracting many new businesses. Show less
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Representative
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Sep 1998 - Jul 2004
Built a financial business from the ground into over 700 clients and more than $42,000,000 in assets. Since I specialized in personal service and attention to detail, many clients moved to work with me from larger competitors. Trained and mentored over 400 new and established employees in Canada and the United States, helping them improve and define their businesses to be more successful. Built a financial business from the ground into over 700 clients and more than $42,000,000 in assets. Since I specialized in personal service and attention to detail, many clients moved to work with me from larger competitors. Trained and mentored over 400 new and established employees in Canada and the United States, helping them improve and define their businesses to be more successful.
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County Administrator (Acting)Assistant County Administrator
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Apr 1995 - Sep 1998
Managed a County budget of over $100,000,000 and 13 departments with both elected (Sherriff, Assessor, Tax Collector, Auditor/Controller/Recorder) and appointed department heads through a time of significant turmoil and downsizing within the agency, while changing the method of budgeting from "annual increases" to project based; successfully represented the City as the chief negotiator with two major unions through two cycles of contracts (improving both communications and… Show more Managed a County budget of over $100,000,000 and 13 departments with both elected (Sherriff, Assessor, Tax Collector, Auditor/Controller/Recorder) and appointed department heads through a time of significant turmoil and downsizing within the agency, while changing the method of budgeting from "annual increases" to project based; successfully represented the City as the chief negotiator with two major unions through two cycles of contracts (improving both communications and relationships with employees); and completely revised the organization of personnel and risk management functions. Personally represented the County in conjunction with lobbyists to the state legislature to gain successful passage of key water and agricultural laws, including the lifting of restrictions regarding funding from the State. Show less Managed a County budget of over $100,000,000 and 13 departments with both elected (Sherriff, Assessor, Tax Collector, Auditor/Controller/Recorder) and appointed department heads through a time of significant turmoil and downsizing within the agency, while changing the method of budgeting from "annual increases" to project based; successfully represented the City as the chief negotiator with two major unions through two cycles of contracts (improving both communications and… Show more Managed a County budget of over $100,000,000 and 13 departments with both elected (Sherriff, Assessor, Tax Collector, Auditor/Controller/Recorder) and appointed department heads through a time of significant turmoil and downsizing within the agency, while changing the method of budgeting from "annual increases" to project based; successfully represented the City as the chief negotiator with two major unions through two cycles of contracts (improving both communications and relationships with employees); and completely revised the organization of personnel and risk management functions. Personally represented the County in conjunction with lobbyists to the state legislature to gain successful passage of key water and agricultural laws, including the lifting of restrictions regarding funding from the State. Show less
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Assistant to the City Administrator
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Apr 1992 - Apr 1995
Successfully managed the provision of personnel and risk management for a self-administered health and safety system, saving over $300,000 for the City through the management of contracts and implementation of new health programs; created and managed the first annual Citrus Festival; as the Public Information Officer created guidelines for public contact for the City and was the main point of City contact during the worst flood in over 100 years and the most significant fire to affect the area… Show more Successfully managed the provision of personnel and risk management for a self-administered health and safety system, saving over $300,000 for the City through the management of contracts and implementation of new health programs; created and managed the first annual Citrus Festival; as the Public Information Officer created guidelines for public contact for the City and was the main point of City contact during the worst flood in over 100 years and the most significant fire to affect the area in over 25 years. Show less Successfully managed the provision of personnel and risk management for a self-administered health and safety system, saving over $300,000 for the City through the management of contracts and implementation of new health programs; created and managed the first annual Citrus Festival; as the Public Information Officer created guidelines for public contact for the City and was the main point of City contact during the worst flood in over 100 years and the most significant fire to affect the area… Show more Successfully managed the provision of personnel and risk management for a self-administered health and safety system, saving over $300,000 for the City through the management of contracts and implementation of new health programs; created and managed the first annual Citrus Festival; as the Public Information Officer created guidelines for public contact for the City and was the main point of City contact during the worst flood in over 100 years and the most significant fire to affect the area in over 25 years. Show less
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City of Federal Way
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assistant to the City Manager
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Dec 1989 - Apr 1992
Newly incorporated City, one of the first three employees hired. Established a Personnel Department from the ground up: personnel policies, application forms and all procedures; implemented a grant program for human service related community projects; managed the CDBG program as an entitlement City; authored all the city communications (annual reports, budget reports, community surveys); and interfaced with the public on special issues (new legislation, public property improvements, and… Show more Newly incorporated City, one of the first three employees hired. Established a Personnel Department from the ground up: personnel policies, application forms and all procedures; implemented a grant program for human service related community projects; managed the CDBG program as an entitlement City; authored all the city communications (annual reports, budget reports, community surveys); and interfaced with the public on special issues (new legislation, public property improvements, and capital projects). Show less Newly incorporated City, one of the first three employees hired. Established a Personnel Department from the ground up: personnel policies, application forms and all procedures; implemented a grant program for human service related community projects; managed the CDBG program as an entitlement City; authored all the city communications (annual reports, budget reports, community surveys); and interfaced with the public on special issues (new legislation, public property improvements, and… Show more Newly incorporated City, one of the first three employees hired. Established a Personnel Department from the ground up: personnel policies, application forms and all procedures; implemented a grant program for human service related community projects; managed the CDBG program as an entitlement City; authored all the city communications (annual reports, budget reports, community surveys); and interfaced with the public on special issues (new legislation, public property improvements, and capital projects). Show less
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Education
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1989 - 1992
University of Washington
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University of Washington
BA, Political Science
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