PORTFOLIO ~ Past and Present

Arts and Music Maryon Attwood, artist Dean Backholm, songwriter Paul Crites, artist Zoe Escobar, author Patti Hall, singer Robbie Lobell, artist James Moore, artist Pacific Northwest Art School Plein Air Painters' U.S. Open Valley Musical Theatre Whidbey Open Studio Tour "Sherrye was very easy to work with, open to suggestion, a quick study to my business, and very bright and professional. She saw right through to the essence of my situation and quickly arrived at wonderful solutions to problems and provided first class paths for our energies. I continue to consult Sherrye and suggest that anyone with a need for clear public exposure do the same." - Dean Backholm Singer & Songwriter

Wine, Food and Agriculture Cave B Estate Winery Cave B Inn at SageCliffe Chandler Reach Holmes Harbor Cellars North American Export Grain Association Quinn's Salsa Rainier Fruit Company Saint Laurent Estate Winery Washington Apple Commission Washington Apple Education Foundation Washington Association of Wheat Growers Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers Washington State Potato Foundation Washington Wine Industry Foundation Whidbey Island Vintners Additional Agencies, Businesses & Organizations Bean Agency Bella Vé Children’s Home Society McKnight and Company Northwest Language Academy Palazzo Intercreative Port of Warden Scharlau Consulting South Whidbey Fire and Rescue Useless Bay Golf and Country Club

   

ACTIVITIES & HONORS

Academy of Wine Communications (current member)
Professional organization of wine and food public relations and marketing specialists, Napa, CA.

Northwest Women's Business Center (7/09)
Graduate or Entrepreneurial Series.

Puget Sound Wine Growers Symposium (11/08)
Moderator and expert panelist on destination marketing for small wineries and winery associations, Columbia Winery, Woodinville.

U.S. State Department's USAID/Global Education Services (12/07)
Special Project Program Director. Developed and oversaw three-week regional training program for 20 delegates from the Former Soviet Republic of Georgia on Wine Tourism.

Pacific Northwest Research Institute Wine Guild (12/07)
Wine Guild board member for the Evening of Wine annual fundraiser planning committee, Seattle.

Puget Sound Wine Growers Symposium (5/07)
Expert panelist on marketing and public relations for small wineries, South Seattle Community College, West Seattle.

International Sommelier Guild (1/07)
Completed Wine Fundamentals I & 11, South Seattle Community College, West Seattle.

Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine (12/06)
Published feature story on wind machines with Amy Mumma.

Washington Wine Institute (12/03-10/06)
Member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer.

Auction of Washington Wines Picnic/Gala (9/06)
Member of procurement committee.

The Symposium for Professional Wine Writers (3/06)
Participant at Meadowood, Napa Valley.

Wine Sensory Evaluation Program (2/06)
Graduate of blind tasting courses taught by Dr. Ann Noble, founder of the Wine Aroma Wheel, Davis.

Landmark Education (10/05)
Graduate of the self-discovery programs the Forum & Advanced Course.

Central Washington University World Wine Program (9/05)
Continuing education student. Successfully completed Wine Faults and Comprehensive Blind Tasting courses taught by Amy Mumma.

Northwest Wine Industry Symposium (3/05)
Expert panelist on how to successfully create and manage wine clubs, Forest Grove, OR.

Valley Musical Theatre (1999-2002)
Member of the Board of Directors and actress/singer in community theatre productions of The Music Man and State Fair.

Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation (96/97)
Selected as one of 30 leadership program delegates in Washington. Served as international delegate on trade mission to China, Korea and Vietnam.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Washington State University (WSU), Pullman, WA

Major: Public Relations
Minor: Speech
Self-created Internship: Office of Seattle Mayor Charles Royer.

Held various offices including Associated Students of Washington State University (ASWSU) public relations director and Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) national officer. Awarded scholarships and honors including Order of Omega, Mortar Board, WSU Greek Woman of the Year, Charlotte Friel Award for Kappa Alpha Theta Outstanding Junior and WSU Outstanding Senior in public relations. Published author and photographer. Earned over a dozen professional association awards: National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA), International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), including the prestigious NAMA National Best of Show for original public affairs campaign.