About​

I am a former retail executive turned consultant and freelance writer, with more than 25 years experience across retail, health care, and consumer packaged goods. From classical brand marketing to marketing communications and then onto program/business leadership, I focus on communications, change management, and coaching in bringing new initiatives to life. 

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What Do I Do?

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• Help leaders and organizations clarify strategic intent, company priorities, and consumer need

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• Create tailored content that communicates the "why" and drives excitement for front-line employees up to Board of Directors

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• Write feature stories and articles on a variety of topics, including travel, health care, technology, parenting, and more

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What Am I Known For?

• Moving vision through a unique combination of strategy and execution leadership

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• Driving alignment across the organization as a trusted relationship-builder and unifier

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• Inspiring great customer experiences through empowering and engaging employees

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Solving complex issues through the “3Cs”

To learn more or request services, feel free to Contact Me!

TESTIMONIALS

"YOUR PASSION, TENACITY, AND COMMITMENT IS WHAT HAS MADE IHA SO SUCCESSFUL.  THANK YOU!"

C-SUITE EXECUTIVE

"I APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT OF SO MANY PEOPLE, UPHOLDING THE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE, AND ALWAYS SEEKING WHAT IS BEST FOR THE CLIENT AND IHA"

MK

"SHERYL, A TRULY GREAT MENTOR IS HARD TO FIND, DIFFICULT TO PART WITH, AND IMPOSSIBLE TO REPLACE. YOU ARE IRREPLACEABLE. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS."

(C-IHOS Team)

FREELANCE WRITING

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Proud to share these recent magazine publications:

• Minnesota Good Age - Moving in a Pandemic (Nov/Dec 2020)

• Minnesota Good Age - Senior Living Communities get a Boost from Technology (Sept/Oct 2020)

• Plymouth Magazine - Reconnect w/Nature with Plymouth's Community Garden (Aug/Sept 2020)

• Medium Article, Discovering Thailand (self-published!)

• Minnesota Good Age – Top Traveling Apps (Feb 2020)

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Sampling of previously published corporate communications:

• Leonard, Street, and Deinard Pro Bono Annual Report

• Lindquist & Vennum Pro Bono Annual Report

• UnitedHealthcare Healthy Pregnancy Program Booklet

• UnitedHealthcare Healthy Baby Program Booklet

FREELANCE WRITING SERVICES

CONTACT ME