Her Story
About Sherry
Sherry Jones is a dedicated professional from Covington, Georgia, with a career spanning over two decades across administrative support, staffing, procurement, and human resources. Her journey began in administrative roles, supporting attorneys, managers, and executives, and evolved into leadership positions in retail and pharmacy management, where she honed her skills in operations, team coordination, and client service. Over the years, Sherry has demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt and thrive, navigating career transitions while maintaining a focus on helping others succeed. In the past five years, Sherry has excelled as a Buyer Coordinator at Actalent, ensuring that orders are processed efficiently and that production teams have the materials they need to perform their work effectively. Her experience also includes working as a recruiter in staffing, where she made a meaningful impact by connecting individuals with employment opportunities aligned with their skills and interests. Colleagues and clients have consistently recognized her for her encouragement, dedication, and ability to create systems that improve workflows and drive results, including contributing to increased sales and enhanced client satisfaction. Sherry is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Human Resources Management and Services at Strayer University, where she maintains an impressive GPA while serving as a Strayer Alumni Ambassador and participating in Phi Beta Kappa. Passionate about human resources, she aims to transition fully into this field, leveraging her extensive experience in staffing, payroll, and administrative leadership to help individuals identify and develop their strengths. Sherry combines empathy, organization, and strategic thinking to foster environments where both people and businesses can thrive.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Sherry
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to skills that I have developed in one industry that can be transferred to many industries. Different industries and my education will make me better equipped and prepared when I do land my next role in Human Resources. My background in payroll, management and training, procurement, and recruitment are skills that are needed in HR. I'll understand what is required for different roles like, recruitment, processing payroll and even buyer positions, and I can identify the skill sets, and if they would be a good fit for companies. Prayer, family and my faith have been a big part of my journey and I vision myself doing what I love to do - helping and restoring others. I'm not going to let anybody around me say they can't do something. I'll sit down with them and see what they're good at. I have a passion for helping people identify what they're strong at and what their strengths are? When you help others you are also helping yourself by self evaluation of your own journey. I like to help others in their career because it keeps you engaged with people. I love CeCe Winans because she always have something uplifting to share. One of
her teaching is that when you pour out what God has placed inside of you-using your life to serve Him-you leave empty, having left nothing behind.” I want to live my life using the talents and gifts He has for me.When serving God we serve others. Leave a legacy of service for my children and grandchildren.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice I ever received came from my branch manager, Cama Piccini , when I was working in staffing. At the time, I didn't have my degree but some college credits and she told me I was doing an awesome job managing the talent, training some of the in-house employees, building the brand, increase revenue and most important connecting people with opportunities. The opportunity presented itself for me to gain knowledge and skills working onsite for 6 months for one of our clients this position was an hours drive one way to work but I saw an amazing opportunity.
the onsite Program Manager for one of our. I won about 75% of my unemployment hearings. I am thankful for the opportunities and the skill sets I have developed and that most can transfer to other roles and industries. I can that working in staffing helped to prepare me for my roles as an Executive Administrative Assistant for a nonprofit organization that helped students of incarcerated parents with their education by providing an after school, and summer program for continue learning, and provided meals for students. I worked as Secretary for a law firm. Leaning laws and how laws apply to circumstances and the way a non attorney interprets is totally different. The positions I have held in are positions of service, development, and growth for the company and community.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would tell them to take the role hired for to make it their own. Develop that role into something greater than a company’s expectations. If you see an opportunity and you have that desire to go into HR, you may not have to go the staffing route that I did, but if hired in as an HR member grow by being present and involved, taking notes, asking questions, watch, and just soak up everything you can while you're in that role. And never turn down the opportunity to get your degree. Invest in yourself through education and connecting with other professionals because that is who you are, know your self worth.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenges in my field right now is prices of materials going up and having to find suppliers with competitive prices. Another huge challenge is getting products before or on due dates. Some of the suppliers are also having issues that have lead to their decisions to close the doors. Some supplies are coming from overseas, which means a longer transit time. Also, possible line shutdowns.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
My faith in God is the most important value to me. I value people who are on a journey in serving God. By wanting to see the best for all. I gravitate towards people that will keep it real, we all mess up and no one is perfect but always do your best. Even if you mess up, just be honest and say you messed up. A person who takes an interest in themselves, family, friends, business, and the community they work in will go far in life. People who take pride in their families, their friends, and their community. Education is also very important to me because I've been going to school from the time I graduated high school until now, I was taking classes here and there. It's about self-accomplishments and investing in yourself, and investing in others along the way. Spend time with family, laugh, dance, and sing. We play games at family gatherings and it doesn’t matter to me if I win. I just enjoy the joy and laughter to be with family. Currently I am in the development stage of opening my own business. Please stay tune!
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