Shelton Sherrill
Art, Photography and Graphic Design Teacher at South Gwinnett High School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Avionics Technician
United States Air ForceJul, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Electronic Principles
United States Air ForceJun, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro
AdobeApr, 2023- Oct, 2024
Experience
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South Gwinnett High School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Art, Photography and Graphic Design Teacher
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Feb 2018 - Present
Oversaw 20+ students to promote and pursue art careers. Led students to win over 20 national art competitions awards (Scholastics art and writing awards). Trained over 500 students to be proficient photographers and graphic designers. Accomplishments: • Increased student involvement in school photography and Graphic Design programs (20 students/semester to 115 per semester). • Boosted media products, and reached over 2K users through social media engagement, and video/photography production quality. • Created a club to reach 150 students not able to take video, graphic, or photography courses. • Amplified student involvement in the arts and developed a system for students to produce visual products (video, photo, graphics). • Saved over $5K in media costs by directing students to produce high-quality video, photography, and graphic products, without the need to hire professional contractors. Show less
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Public Affairs Specialist
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Mar 2014 - Present
Managed command information, media operations, social media production, and distribution for internal and external audiences; 1,900+ unit members. Strategically led social media programs resulting in a 30% increase in followership and engagement across 8 sites. Accomplishments:• Coordinated over 40 media engagements during an international Hurricane awareness tour.• Highlighted organization in international, national, and local markets, with photography and videography content published in 15+ international media outlets.• Provided and published written, photo, and video content for the organization’s online sources to convey the intent of the Director of Operations (Commander).• Delivered ongoing on-the-job training and lessons to 20+ airmen on videography and photography techniques, and lighting techniques Show less
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Public Affairs Specialist: Broadcaster
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Feb 2017 - Feb 2022
Advised Public Affairs Officers & wing leadership on internal & external communications strategies. Pioneered writing, editing, and promoting news products for 1,600+ Reserve Citizen Airmen, families, civilian employers, and partner units. Directed media, command info, social media programs, evals sites, and advised leadership. Provided operational documentation, and conducted broadcast, production, and photojournalism operations for public use. Responded to media queries, escorts media on storm flights, and enhanced relationships with radio, print, and television outlets.Accomplishments: • Authored 12 articles, and 7 videos of events, and programs; 1,500+ Airmen and generated 10K+ web visitors • Assisted recruiting in creating Mission Maker videos, highlighted critical career fields, and provided diversity messages to global audiences.• Contributed to the wing outreach of 500+ media products, 500+ Media Outlets; 240+ community events.• Covered 52 Media Outlets, 20K+ unique visitor impressions, and educated the public on 53 operational missions and hurricane preparedness.• Aided multiple Employer Appreciation Days for 40 supervisors; promoted the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve mission; and built employer relations.• Provided coverage during the Green Flag exercise; 10K+ impressions and highlighted the joint training of the US Army/AF/AF Reserve; feature video/story picked up by Citizen Airmen magazine. Show less
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Public Affairs: Photojournalist
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Mar 2016 - Jan 2017
Assisted with media, community relations, and command information programs. Played a major role in updating and maintaining the public web, and social media programs; produces news, feature articles, and photos. Piloted Director of Operations (Commanders) calls tours, special base projects, community outreach, and employer support programs.Accomplishments: • Responded to media queries and escorted media on Keesler Air Force Base; enhanced relationships with radio, print, and TV media outlets.• Bolstered organizational participation in 100+ events, and 300+ media engagements, and informed millions globally about the organization’s mission.• Authored 7 articles on key programs: Employer Day/Family Day/Yellow Ribbon to 1,400 reservists.• Produced time-lapse video of C-130J, and photos of wing events--reached 20K fans on social media.• Created Graphic Designs for executive staff which included fact sheets, advertisements, illustrations, and poster designs. Show less
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Apple
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Indonesia
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Advisor
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Jun 2013 - Present
Accomplishments: • Multitask across multiple projects to analyze and resolve a variety of complex customer issues while exceeding organization goals • Evaluate technical issues and establish a plan of action to resolve the problem Implement action plans with a 93% success rate while focusing on the best solutions for the organization and the customer’s experience • Provide one-on-one mentoring and group training for new advisors using interactive presentations and newsletters Accomplishments: • Multitask across multiple projects to analyze and resolve a variety of complex customer issues while exceeding organization goals • Evaluate technical issues and establish a plan of action to resolve the problem Implement action plans with a 93% success rate while focusing on the best solutions for the organization and the customer’s experience • Provide one-on-one mentoring and group training for new advisors using interactive presentations and newsletters
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AMNESTY ART FOUNDATION
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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Founder & Curriculum Planner
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2009 - Present
• Raised student awareness, understanding, and appreciation for the arts through engaging activities and educational workshops with students in public schools K-12 • Performed innovative methods to teach youth art techniques, skills, and art history • Built and maintained relationships with parents, teachers, and students to create learning opportunities • Raised student awareness, understanding, and appreciation for the arts through engaging activities and educational workshops with students in public schools K-12 • Performed innovative methods to teach youth art techniques, skills, and art history • Built and maintained relationships with parents, teachers, and students to create learning opportunities
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Program Coordinator
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Jun 2014 - Jan 2015
• Worked directly with senior leadership to develop and design new cultural enrichment program initiatives scaling 25 different Club locations • Collaborated with art instructors from 25 Clubs to teach, create and track innovative curriculums for youth K-12 • Assisted with the planning and execution of major annual cultural events • Worked directly with senior leadership to develop and design new cultural enrichment program initiatives scaling 25 different Club locations • Collaborated with art instructors from 25 Clubs to teach, create and track innovative curriculums for youth K-12 • Assisted with the planning and execution of major annual cultural events
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Education
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2017 - 2017
Defense Information School
Broadcasting -
2015 - 2015
Defense Information School
Photojournalism -
2009 - 2014
Savannah College of Art and Design
Master of Arts (M.A.), Arts Administration -
2003 - 2008
Francis Marion University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design -
Savannah College of Art and Design
Master of Arts - MA -
Savannah College of Art and Design
Master of Arts - MA
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