SHERRI GAILLARD JENKINS

2612 North Beltline Boulevard • Columbia, South Carolina 29204

SherriNessa@aol.com • 803-782-8445 • cell 803-665-6723

Business Analysts/ Financial Educator

Seasoned educator and Business Analyst with a demonstrated track record of efficiency, quality, and
competence in the accounting, finance, and statistical disciplines. Skilled in analyzing number-based
cases and in locating outliers in processes and procedures in most any environment.
Core competencies include:
• Strategic Planner • Effective Communicator • Motivator
• Financial Analysts • Strong Organizational • Innovator
• Relationship Building Skills • Efficiency Improvements
• Financial Educator • Financial Underwriter

EDUCATION
PhD Candidate - Finance (Projected Date December 2018)
WALDEN UNIVERSITY – Minneapolis, MN

Masters of Arts in Education (Projected Date April 2018)

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX – Minneapolis, MN

Masters in Forensic Accounting (Projected Date January 2019)

SNHU – Hooksett, NH

Masters of Business Administration (May 2002)

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY - Columbia, South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre & Speech (December 1990)
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA – Columbia, South Carolina

EXPERIENCE

SC Department of Commerce – January 2018 – Present

Fiscal Analyst/Auditor

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance of eligibility of applicants to receive funds from Hurricane
Matthew and the Flood of 2015. Additionally, conducts an audit of contractor files to ensure that all rules
and regulations are applied as detailed in programmatic guidelines. Report findings to SC Disaster
Recovery Office and HUD representative of anomalies.

Southern New Hampshire University – Online, December 2013 – Present

Lead Faculty – Finance, Accounting, and Statistics

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Facilitate graduate level finance, accounting, and statistics courses and lead a team of faculty
members on how to enhance the student experience. Ensure those students are obtaining not only
seminal financial theory but also contemporary practical exposure so that they are equipped to
implement the teachings into real-world scenarios.

Ashford University – Online, November 2011 – Present

Adjunct Faculty – Finance and Accounting

Tasked with introducing first year graduate students to the concepts of financial accounting within an
asynchronous learning environment. Responsible for ensuring that the basic knowledge of the
discipline is presented in a way in which the students feel comfortable and unintimidated. Prepare
students to enter core competencies of graduate program.

University of Phoenix, Columbia, South Carolina, August 2008 – September 2017

Lead Faculty – Area Chair/Full-time Faculty

Responsibilities included participation in academic governance meetings, faculty management; to include

mentoring, coaching and audits of syllabi. Other duties included facilitation of new faculty assessments
and development and supported for all student services to enhance the learning environment. Facilitated
both undergraduate and graduate level courses within the discipline of finance, accounting, and statistics.

Richland County Government, Columbia, South Carolina, February 2010 – July 2013
Accounting & Compliance Manager – Finance

This position was responsible for coordinating and supervising the accounting and financial
activities of the finance department to ensure accurate and effective accounting operations. This
included motivating and managing the departmental staff and giving general direction to the
department on specific issues/problems as well as assisting in reviewing and reconciling
employee problems, assigning, reviewing and planning the work of the department, maintaining
departmental standards, allocating personnel, selecting new employees and making
recommendations regarding employee discipline as required. Responsibilities included writing
internal control guidance as well as conducting compliance reviews of all departments within the
County that included County Council members’ financial records when utilizing County funds.
The position regularly advised other County Departments and Agencies within the County on
required financial policies, practices and procedures. This position regularly interacted with
state/federal agencies and attends council/budget meetings as required.

Axia College – Online, December 2009 – August 2012

Adjunct Faculty – Finance

Facilitated associate’s level finance classes. Discussed and explored various corporate finance
theories and conducted activities that allowed students to demonstrate their understanding through
real world experiences and applications.

Wachovia Bank, Columbia, South Carolina, August 2005 – March 2008

Acquisition Banking Relationship Manager/Vice President

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Facilitate and direct the process around the banks’ strategic initiative for acquisition of consumer and
commercial relationships. Foster and cultivate the relationships between internal partners by
leveraging the expertise of other lines of business with that of the General Bank to deepen
Wachovia’s penetration with its current client base. Orchestrate the rollout of enhancements of
various initiatives by networking and calling on company chiefs and human resource administrators.
Oversee general acquisition functions, including on sites, team meetings and coaching of financial
specialists. Develop highly complex sales contest designed to promote personal growth, creativity
and increased corporate profitability. Facilitated FDIC courses for adult learners.
Key Achievements:
Ø Ranked 5th in Wachovia footprint for sales and overall performance
Ø Spearheaded implementation of structured sales process that grew current portfolio by 32%
month over month since inception.
Ø Strategically leveraged relationships with internal and external clients to propel engagement
and retention.
Wachovia Bank/SouthTrust, Columbia, South Carolina, January 2001 – August 2005
Community Banker/AVP

Developed and cultivated commercial relationships between Bank and clients through various
financial facilities to include owner occupied real estate deals, lines of credit and demand deposit
accounts.
Ø Evaluated and underwrote various credit products to enhance company balance sheet while
minimizing risk to shareholders.
Ø Awarded as President’s Club recipient three years in a row.

First Citizens Bank, Columbia, South Carolina, 1996 – 2000

Retail Relationship Manager/Assistant Vice-President

Managed all daily operations of a six-teller Financial Center located in an affluent neighborhood.
Responsibilities included, lending, coaching and relationship building.
Key Achievements:
Ø Implemented company wide client satisfaction checklists.
Ø Increased productivity levels by providing key personal developmental standards for team
members.
AWARDS

➢ Business Faculty of the Year 2017 ~ Southern New Hampshire University

➢ Faculty of the Year 2009-2010 ~ University of Phoenix

COMPUTER SKILLS

➢ Proficient in Microsoft Office products