Outdoor recreation and land stewardship, including hiking, biking, backpacking, kayaking, scuba diving, fishing, hunting, boating, and camping Interests also include mycology, native plants and herbs, and responsible foraging, with a strong appreciation for conservation and ecosystems
Sherry Owens
Business Development
Easley
Summary
I am seeking a Business Development role where I can build trusted partnerships, steward long-term client relationships, and drive sustainable growth aligned with Heritage Commercial Landcare’s commitment to quality, integrity, and care for the land. I bring a relationship-first approach that blends experience in property and facility management with business development, allowing me to understand client needs from both an operational and strategic perspective. I focus on identifying opportunities that protect and enhance client assets while delivering long-term value. I am driven by collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to doing the work the right way for clients, communities, and the environments they serve.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Business Development and Marketing
SCI Electronics, Inc.
Greenville SC
01.2024 - Current
- Developed strong partnerships with key industry players, enhancing company''s market presence and growth potential.
- Championed customer relationship management initiatives that led to improved satisfaction levels among existing clients while attracting new clientele through word-of-mouth referrals.
- Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
- Represented company and promoted products at conferences and industry events.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
- Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
- Managed budget allocation and resource utilization to maximize marketing ROI.
- Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
- Developed locally driven SWAG initiatives that highlighted regional businesses and culture, educating clients about the area while reinforcing brand values and long-term relationships.
- Current Professional Organization Memberships include:
- American Institute of Architects (AIA- 2025,2026)
- Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW-2024,2025,2026)
- Mauldin Chamber of Commerce (2024,2025,2026)
- One Spartanburg (2026)
- South Carolina Economic Developers Association (SCEDA-2025,2026)
- Ten At the Top (TATT-2024,2025,2026)
- Urban Land Institute (ULI-2025,2026)
- Other Organizations I attend but don't hold a current membership:
- Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce
- Business and Brews
- The City Club- Women in Business Series
- Greenville Chamber of Commerce
- Greer Chamber of Commerce
- International Facility Managers Association (IFMA)
- Professional Network Connections (PNC)
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
- Oconee Chamber of Commerce
Manager of Facilities and Real Estate
Windstream/NuVox/Trivergent
Greenville SC
04.2000 - 05.2010
- Facility Management responsibilities included:
- Overseeing day-to-day facility operations, maintenance, and repair activities, managing building systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and security systems for corporate office, sales office, central office and network operations surveillance center properties.
- Managed a diverse team of contractors and service providers for all properties in all markets including 2 corporate office locations.
- Developed and managed budgets for facility maintenance, repairs, and improvements.
- Project planned and executed skills for facility-related initiatives, renovations, and expansions for over 50 locations with a combined portfolio of 1,000,000,000 square feet.
- Real Estate responsibilities included:
- Collaborate with department heads to identify needs for space expansion or reduction. Market research, site selection, drive lease negotiations, maintain lease database, project manage and execute moves across the portfolio.
Property Management Coordinator
Liberty Property Trust
Greenville SC
03.1997 - 07.1998
- Duties included:
- Assisted in managing two Class A commercial high-rise office buildings day to day operations, maintenance requests, maintained lease, contract and insurance files, prepared monthly reports in A/P, A/R, and payroll allocations.
Accounting Specialist and Property Coordinator
Insignia Management Group and Insignia Financial Group
Greenville SC
05.1994 - 03.1997
- Prepared monthly reporting for multi-family portfolios as well as commercial office space portfolios. Prepared accounts payable, bank transfers and reconciliations on multiple software programs.
Education
Associate degree - Business, Marketing
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC01.1993
Skills
- Communication: Clear and effective communication both verbally and in writing
- Strategic Thinking: Capacity to envision and execute long-term plans for business growth
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust strategies in response to changing market dynamics
- Creativity: Innovative thinking to develop unique marketing campaigns and solutions
- Relationship Building: Ability to cultivate and maintain positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members
- Networking: Building and maintaining a professional network for business development opportunities
- Customer Focus: Keeping the customer in mind in all business decisions and strategies
Certification
Emergency Preparedness, Certified Facility Manager Tutorial, Mastery of the lease, Sexual harassment in the corporate environment, CPR.
Interests
Timeline
Director of Business Development and Marketing
SCI Electronics, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Manager of Facilities and Real Estate
Windstream/NuVox/Trivergent
04.2000 - 05.2010
Property Management Coordinator
Liberty Property Trust
03.1997 - 07.1998
Accounting Specialist and Property Coordinator
Insignia Management Group and Insignia Financial Group
05.1994 - 03.1997
Associate degree - Business, Marketing
Greenville Technical College
AWARDS
March 2010, Windstream, Outstanding Performance Award for the quarter.
GAP YEARS
During a 14-year career pause, I held one of the most meaningful roles of my life as a stay-at-home parent and family caregiver. During this time, I supported aging parents through their senior years, assisted extended family members during periods of need, and provided full-time at-home education during school closures throughout COVID.
Alongside these responsibilities, I pursued continued learning and personal interests, including coursework in mycology, participation in monthly foraging and field study classes, and developing creative outlets through photography and cake baking along with obtaining a certification with my son in scuba diving.