Sherri Thurston
Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP)
- Role
- Logistics Coordinator at Internal Revenue Service
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sherri Thurston
Experienced and results-driven professional with a proven track record in event management, public affairs, facilitation, and team building. Demonstrated ability to handle multifaceted responsibilities in high-pressure environments. Expert at managing logistics for large-scale conferences, fostering media relationships, crafting messages on sensitive issues, and facilitating team building activities. Skilled in research, analysis, and effective communication. Excels in collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives.
Experience
Logistics Coordinator
Sep 2024 — Present · US
Travel Administration: Plans for and arranges domestic and international travel itineraries for the Commissioner, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and other logistical requirements. Conveys the Commissioner\'s travel-related preferences, expectations, and needs to the Service\'s internal Travel Officer, Logistics Officer, and executive personnel within the Service\'s Business Operating Divisions (BODs), as well as external stakeholders such as airlines, hotels, and car rental companies, to mitigate downtime or inefficiencies such as avoidable changes or adjustments to travel plans, such as flight delays or last-minute itinerary modifications. Conveys authoritative travel guidance to the Commissioner and the Chief of Staff to ensure all travel arrangements adhere to travel regulations and budgetary constraints. Directly briefs the Chief of Staff and other executive staff on regulatory or administrative aspects of travel and logistics relating to the Commissioner\'s travel needs.Onsite Support: Closely monitors Commissioner of IRS travel itinerary to maximize his time while traveling to other IRS locations. Introduces the Commissioner to SME’s that support his visits while on site. Engage with the Commissioner and the support staff making sure everyone is set to perform their role for the visits.
Education
National Business College
Associate of Arts (AA)
1990 — 1992
The George Washington University
Event Management
2011 — 2014
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