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Sherry Kowtko

Administrative Assistant at Kremer Leadership Institute
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Results-driven administrative professional with expertise in event planning, program management, and nonprofit management.
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Location
Chico, California, United States, US
Skills
  • Event Planning
  • Fundraising
  • Program Management
  • Spanish
  • French
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Sherry Kowtko is a seasoned administrative professional with extensive experience in event planning, program management, and nonprofit management. She has worked in various roles, including Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, and Human Resources Manager, and has honed her skills in Microsoft Office, Spanish, and French. Sherry has also developed expertise in fundraising, editing, and career development workshops. With a strong educational background in Linguistics and Dance, Sherry brings a unique blend of skills and experience to her professional endeavors. Currently, Sherry serves as an Administrative Assistant at the Kremer Leadership Institute, where she leverages her expertise in event planning, program management, and communication management to support the organization's mission. Sherry's impressive skill set, combined with her extensive experience in the nonprofit sector, makes her an invaluable asset to any organization seeking a dedicated and results-driven professional.

Experience

  • Kremer Leadership Institute
    • Chico, California, United States
    • Administrative Assistant
      • Feb 2022 - Present
      • Chico, California, United States

  • Studio S Broadway Academy of Dance
    • Redwood City, California, United States
    • Ballet Teacher
      • Feb 2020 - Feb 2022
      • Redwood City, California, United States

  • Hillbrook School
    • Los Gatos, California, United States
    • Substitute Coordinator and Middle School Administrative Assistant
      • Aug 2020 - Jun 2021
      • Los Gatos, California, United States

  • Morgan Stanley
    • Menlo Park
    • Executive Assistant
      • Feb 2020 - May 2020
      • Menlo Park

      Complex calendaring, process expense reports, organize travel arrangements

  • Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
    • Palo Alto, California
    • Administrative Assistant
      • Sep 2018 - Dec 2019
      • Palo Alto, California

  • Stanford University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Executive Assistant
      • Sep 2017 - Sep 2018

    • Administrative Associate
      • May 2012 - Sep 2017

      Supported Senior Associate Vice Provost and Associate Vice Provost. Communication management, complex calendaring, travel arrangements, event planning, project management, business operations. Edited and proofread communications and documents for the Senior Vice Provost and senior management team. Team building and collaboration. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with executives, faculty and staff, vendors, stakeholders, and visitors.

  • Morgan Autism Center
    • Development Associate
      • May 2011 - May 2012

      Fundraised and marketed for major Autism Center in Silicon Valley.

  • Stanford Club of Palo Alto
    • Board Member, Events Planner and Coordinator
      • 2005 - 2012

      Marketed and developed Stanford alumni club; increased club membership by 400% of Stanford University Alumni in the San Francisco Bay area and on the peninsula. Created, planned and coordinated professional, educational, social, and charity events and promoted Stanford University networking and connections. Chair of annual donation to Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Co-founder of annual events.

  • ProMatch, Silicon Valley
    • Co-Manager and Facilitator
      • Nov 2010 - Apr 2011

      Managed, developed, supervised and facilitated career development workshops, serving over 200 professionals seeking new job opportunities in the Silicon Valley and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. ProMatch is a nationally recognized interactive career resource and development center in Silicon Valley.

  • International School of the Peninsula
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Assistant
      • 2008 - 2010

      Assisted three key directors: Assistant Head of School, Middle School Director, and Chinese Program Director. Managed calendars, emails and correspondence. Organized student field trips. Negotiated cost of expenses, saving the school thousands of dollars yearly. Managed and improved Elementary School Study Hall program--increased enrollment by 50%. Assumed additional responsibilities during Assistant Head’s 4-month leave of absence--listened to and resolved parent and student issues

    • Human Resources Manager & Assistant to Director of Finance
      • 1997 - 2008

      Payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable. Served as employee and parent liaison to the business office. Executed a high degree of customer service, confidentiality, and professionalism. Managed HR benefits. Introduced and implemented new HR policies. Created, developed and presented annual employee orientation sessions. Increased employee awareness and knowledge of benefits by 90%. Researched and advised labor law compliance. Researched special projects

  • Dynamic Dance Company
    • Ballet Teacher
      • 2004 - 2006

      Taught ballet to teenagers in this competitive jazz/ballet dance company.

  • Ballet du XXème Siècle
    • Professional Ballet Dancer
      • 1973 - 1978

      Performed internationally at premier theaters throughout Europe, Russia, Iran, Japan, Africa, and USA. Artistic Director: Maurice Béjart

Education

  • Stanford University
    B.A., Linguistics (Sociolinguistics) With Distinction
  • MUDRA Performing Arts Center
    Dance and Performing Arts Degree, Dance, Theatre, Voice, Improvisation

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