Sheryl Jarvis

Board Administrator to senior-level management with wide range of experience including non-profit, association, corporate, and education. Proven ability to manage Board-level activities and information flow within the organization. Demonstrated executive-level relationship management and communication skills.

Director, Board & Committees at Society for Corporate Governance (2019-06 – 2024-11)

Managed and provided support to a 20-member Board of Directors, six Board Committees, five National Committees and several working and regulatory advisory groups for a national professional association of approximately 3,800 members

• Managed and provided support to a 20-member Board of Directors, six Board Committees, five National Committees and several working and regulatory advisory groups for a national professional association of approximately 3,800 members
• Managed production and dissemination of all board, committee, and working group materials
• Managed Nasdaq Boardvantage board portal
• Provided oversight of board and committee nomination processes
• Provided guidance to continually improve governance practices in adherence with best practices
• Worked with executive management and board to develop and implement long-term strategy
• Built and maintained relationships with regulators and relevant industry practitioners to execute on strategy or advocacy efforts
• Performed office management duties, including but not limited to ordering supplies, equipment and IT maintenance, tracking employee PTO, monthly vendor payments and liaison with building staff

Director of Administration for Governance at Central Park Conservancy (2012-01 – 2019-12)

Administered all Board-level activities and governance functions

• Administered all Board-level activities
• Developed new matrices to evaluate Board performance for annual Class Review
• Managed new trustee orientation
• Produced annual Trustee Handbook and quarterly Trustee Briefing
• Ensured not-for-profit governance compliance; maintained profile on industry-standard rating agencies
• Managed delivery of meeting materials via Boardvantage Meet X board portal
• Created governance repository on portal and archive of institutional Board history
• Supervised 4-member Office Services Team which provided administrative support organization-wide

Regional Director, Administrative Support / Special Assistant to the CEO at American Red Cross, Greater New York Region (2007-01 – 2012-12)

Supervised Regional administrative team and coordinated CEO office operations with Board-level activities

• Supervised Regional administrative team
• Coordinated CEO's office output with Community and Regional offices
• Partnered with Community Chapter CEOs for integrated Board reporting and Regional Staff Meetings
• Administered all Board-level activities, including recruitment and annual engagement expectations
• Managed new trustee orientation
• Developed Board database

Manager, Strategic Planning / Executive Assistant, Facilities Management Department at Columbia University in the City of New York (1995-01 – 1999-12)

Departmental administrator for Board of Trustees submissions and strategic planning

• Departmental administrator for Board of Trustees submissions
• Developed departmental strategic plans and goals
• Managed special projects, including departmental Customer Service Training Program
• Organized Community Outreach Job Program

Office Manager at Friday Holdings, L.P. (1993-01 – 1994-12)

Implemented and administered operations for eight-person team in New York and California

• Implemented and administered operations for eight-person team in New York and California

Secretary to the Board / Executive Assistant at The New-York Historical Society (1985-01 – 1993-12)

Administered all Board-level activities and assisted in general museum management

• Administered all Board-level activities
• Assisted President/Director in general museum management

Executive Assistant to the President at Christie's, Inc. (1984-01 – 2007-12)

Executive Assistant to the President (multiple periods: 2005-2007, 1999-2000, 1984-1985)

• Executive Assistant to the President (2005-2007; 1999-2000; 1984-1985)

Intern at The New Museum of Contemporary Art (1983-01 – 1984-12)

Researched and edited exhibition catalogues

• Researched and edited exhibition catalogues

B.A. in Art History, Honors Program – Rutgers University

B.A. in Economics – Rutgers University