Working With Sharon

Twitter Specialist

American Marketing Association - Austin Chapter

“Sharon has helped our Austin AMA Twitter account thrive this year with the addition of thought-provoking industry content and promotion of the organization's events. Thank you, Sharon!” June 25, 2011, 1^st Melanie Brenneman, Vice President, Communications, Austin Chapter of the American Marketing Association worked directly with Sharon at Austin AMA

Vice President Client Services / Marketing

Tabs Direct

“I've had the pleasure of working with Sharon for over a decade. Throughout that time, our teams worked on many complex and time sensitive projects simultaneously and she was always there to make sure her people had the resources and attention they needed to meet their deliverables - on time and on budget. 

Sharon built a department that was able to grow and meet the ever increasing demands and changes from her clients. She created structure, processes and an environment that allowed her teams to focus on delivering exceptional service to a large client base. I witnessed first hand the growth of several of her team members from new hires to seasoned account personnel - due in no small part to Sharon's mentoring and management skills. She is focused, organized, follows through on her commitments and is not afraid to roll up her sleeves and get into the detail. 

I highly recommend Sharon - she would be an asset to any team!” June 11, 201, 1^st Gary Zupke, Director, Client Delivery Services, KBM Group was with another company when working with Sharon at Tabs Direct

“I had the pleasure of working with Sharon for 8 years and as a business partner for many more. Sharon’s commitment to exceptional customer service is recognized both for internal departments and external customers. Sharon authored a manual and training program for her department. As a hiring manager, she recruited talent that contributed to the growth of our clients and service level. She strategically works with clients to cross sell integrated marketing products. Sharon is an innovative, seasoned manager that practices continuous learning and uses her experiences as growth opportunities. She is an accomplished leader with department management experience. Additionally, she has experience in product and project management, cross functional teams, change management and growth organizations. I highly recommend Sharon as she was a great leader during her role at Tabs Direct.” November 28, 201, 1^st Rob Laird, Director of Client & Customer Service, Tabs Direct worked with Sharon at Tabs Direct

“Sharon has provided excellent service over the years for all my accounts. She is extremely knowledgeable of the industry and knows how to get things done. When called upon to work outside the box to achieve a client's request...she can make it happen!” July 1, 2010, Top qualities:  Personable, Expert, On Time 1^st Jody Adkison hired Sharon as a Client Services for direct mail production in 1990

“I have worked with Sharon for the past three years. Sharon is a strong manager whose customer service strengths are well noted as being extremely positive and successful. She is always ready for a new challenge and her attention to detail and organizational traits ensure that the challenge is met by her and her team. Sharon is positive and is always geared toward process improvements that work for all departments affected.” June 15, 2010, 1^st Patty Scott, Billing Manager, Tabs Direct worked with Sharon at Tabs Direct

“Sharon is not only a very detailed organizer; she excels in every aspect of meeting client expectations. She has a full grasp of what the job requires, how to make it sucessful and knows all the pitfalls of what could happen to the campaign BEFORE it happens. I would highly recommend Sharon for any company needing the full complement of service oriented customer service as well as an inside manager who knows how to manage people as well as company profitability.” June 10, 2010, 1^st Wayne Lawson, VP Business Development, Tabs Direct (Omnicom) worked directly with Sharon at Tabs Direct

“I have worked for and with Sharon for 18 years. Sharon is one of the most focused and dedicated individuals I know. She has the ability to wear many hats concurrently, and whatever challenges are presented, she conquers. No one will work harder for you than Sharon!” May 13, 2010, 1^st Jane O'Dea, Business Development Manager, Tabs Direct reported to Sharon at Tabs Direct

“I have worked with Sharon as a peer and reported directly to her for the past two and a half years. Sharon is extremely savvy in the direct mail industry specifically Client Services as she has been in the business 20+ years. She has great insight to the latest trends in the industry and continuously strives to make her client service department better by providing weekly training. Sharon is always one step ahead of the game and plans accordingly. She knows how to staff her team by ensuring their skill sets match the needs of the clients. Sharon is a hard worker and will do whatever it takes to get the job done!” May 11, 2010, 1^st Kelli Levie, Director, Client Services, Tabs Direct reported to Sharon at Tabs Direct

“I have worked closely with Sharon for 20 years. Sharon is hard working, strives to do whatever it takes to get the job done, and has an outstanding commitment to serving customer's needs. She is often the first to arrive and last to leave, demonstrating her high level of commitment. She is quick to volunteer in group efforts. She is eager to learn, willing to take on additional responsibility, willing to ask questions in order to gain knowledge from all perspectives. She is always up for the challenge, even in the most trying circumstances.” May 5, 2010, 1^st Mathis Weatherall, VP, Tabs Direct worked directly with Sharon at Tabs Direct

“I have worked with Sharon for 12 years. Her attention to detail and her ability to organize her team and complete tasks are unsurpassed. She was able to manage not only her customers but her team and worked with us as partners, not as a vendor, to get the job done. She has a dynamic personality and a "take charge" attitude. She has a very strong outlook and is a very hard worker.” January 8, 2010, 1^st Candy Tomlinson, Director of List Processing Services, KBM was a consultant or contractor to Sharon at Tabs Direct

“I known and worked with Sharon for almost 20 years during which time she's proven herself time and time again as an outstanding Client Services leader. Her devotion and passion for her work is exhibited on a daily basis and she has transformed and improved the Client Services role to a different and higher level. Sharon is meticulous and her approach to problem solving is always well calculated which affords her the opportunity to come up with multiple alternatives. Sharon is a smart and an extremely assiduous worker.”November 5, 2009, 1^st Evans Affriany, Data Center Director, Tabs Direct worked with Sharon at Tabs Direct

Instructor

Massey Business College

 “I highly recommend Sharon for any position. She has excellent skills and experiences. She works well in diverse settings; she has the ability to work well with various ethnic groups at all levels of the socio economic strata; she is an excellent Accountant, detail oriented, a good instructor and a people person.” January 19, 2011, 1^st Jo Ann-Caldwell Long, Education Coordinator, Massey Business College managed Sharon indirectly at Massey Business College

Graduate Assistant

McNeese State University

 “Sharon is a thoughtful leader who can make organizational decisions that shape infrastructure and build marketing programs and client relationships. I studied with Sharon and experienced her diligence and tenacity to readily handle each project. Through her career I have noted that Sharon's strengths include mentoring team members, building corporate brands, engaging clients and account/program management. She is versatile to handle projects regardless of size. Her organizational skills, attention to detail, focus, follow through and accountability are outstanding.” May 11, 2012, 1^st Anliesa Wong, CPA, Student, McNeese State University worked directly with Sharon at McNeese State University

Student

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

“Sharon has completed the Adobe Certified Expert program at New Horizons. During the time I studied with Sharon, she took charge of her studies and diligently learned the Adobe software programs. Her qualities of dedication in school along with her 10+ years in the marketing field make her a great asset for any company. I give her my highest recommendation.” December 20, 2011, 1^st Eva Gonzales, Student, New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, studied with Sharon at New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

“Sharon was always willing to share her experience, computer skills, and marketing ideas when we were both working toward our certifications for Adobe Creative Suites 5 and web development. Besides this, she is serious and diligent in any project that she undertakes. I heartily recommend Sharon in all her endeavors.” December 16, 2011, 1^st Kathryn Millan, Studying for Certification in the Adobe CS5 Programs, New Horizon Computer Learning Center, studied with Sharon at New Horizons Computer Learning Centers