curriculum vitae
Tracy L. Sherman, J.D.
Professional experience
| 2013-Present | Sharp Resolutions, Inc., San Diego, CA Director of Development, Facilitator and Trainer Develops programs and services for Sharp Resolutions, Inc. and serves as a group facilitator and trainer for a wide array of organizations and government agencies. |
| 1986-1995 | American Arbitration Association, Center for Mediation, San Diego, CA Director of Education and Development, 1991-1995 Director of Mediation, 1988-1991 Mediation Coordinator, 1986-1988 During nine year tenure served in a variety of roles in the development and implementation of mediation and other dispute resolutions services on behalf of AAA’s Center for Mediation. Created and implemented several hundred outreach campaigns and educational programs to assist the Center for Mediation develop mediation services in the San Diego legal, business, governmental and nonprofit arenas. As the supervisor of all educational activities, served as a moderator and trainer in numerous mediation and conflict resolution training programs for lawyers, human resource professionals, executives, supervisors and organizational staffs. |
| 2009-Present | Teen Volunteers in Action, San Diego, CA Chair, Philanthropic Donations Member, Board of Directors Oversees all aspects of donation collection and dispersal for the nonprofit organization. Oversees 5 annual donation events and makes the selection of each year’s philanthropic organizations to receive donations. |
| 2004-2005 | Boy Scouts of America, Encinitas, CA Chair, Troop Leadership Responsibilities included facilitating monthly leadership meetings regarding a broad array of topics for Troops, such as: annual calendar of programs, outings and events; finances/accounting; weekly meeting agendas; advancement ceremonies; Cub Scout Den responsibilities; acquisitions and expenditures; discipline matters; membership recruitment; merit badge criteria; Charter issues; election of Board of Directors. Additional duties involved securing site locations, obtaining licensing & permits, serving as the liaison between the troop and our host venue, and writing for the quarterly Pack Tracker publication. |
| 2006 | Diegueno Country School, San Diego, CA Production Manager/Conflict Resolution Specialist, Mid-Summer Night’s Dream Managed the Mid-Summer Night’s Dream production for the Diegueno Country School’s Theatre Department. Responsibilities included: scheduling and facilitating all meetings involving the production; creating and overseeing communication channels and systems; drafting and reviewing contracts; overseeing production finances; creating press releases; and mediating all conflicts between various participants. Additionally, served as the liaison between the professional staff of the Old Globe Theatre and the school, including the play’s director, student actors and parents. |
| 2004-2005 | CYT, Theater Group, San Diego, CA Chair, Parent Group; Godspell & Snoopy Productions Led and facilitated all parent meetings for CYT’s North County production of Godspell & Snoopy. Organized and oversaw all parent involvement, including: costumes; rehearsals; props; finances/accounting; accompanying band; photography and videotaping; opening/closing night and strike parties; publicity; refreshments; clean up; awards; and gifts. Additional responsibilities included securing venues, catering, contacting schools and meeting with other area coordinators. |
| 2009-Present | Secret Santa, San Diego, CA Volunteer Volunteers annually with the Secret Santa Organization to provide needy local families with Christmas gifts they could not otherwise afford due to temporary or ongoing financial hardship. Helps secure donations from local businesses and individuals and organizes students to help clean, decorate and distribute the donated gifts. |
| 2011-Present | Community Resource Center, San Diego, CA Volunteer, Holiday Gift Baskets Helps the annual charity drive to collect goods and money for needy families throughout San Diego. Volunteer efforts include securing donations for an annual Del Mar Fairgrounds event that provides the opportunity for over 1700 needy families in San Diego to “shop” (at no cost to them) for donated food, clothing, holiday plants and decorations, and toys. |
Education
University of San Diego School of Law |
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University of California, San Diego
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