Kathyleen Sherrod Shim

Background

Shim, Kathyleen Sherrod was born on February 14, 1948 in Uniontown, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Benjamin Herndon and Kathyleen S. Bachelor of Science cum laude, U. Florida, 1975.

Education

Master of Arts, George Washington University, 1980. Film production assistant Barton Film Company, Jacksonville, Florida, 1969-1970. Writer Station WTLV-television, National Broadcasting Company affiliate, Jacksonville, 1970-1971.

Studio production crew Station WUFT-television, Public Broadcasting Service affiliate, Gainesville, Florida, 1973-1975.

Reporter, photographer Vero Beach (Florida) Press Journal, 1975-1978. Writer press department United States Senator Bill Roth, 1978-1980.

Editor weekend news John Connolly Campaign for President, 1979-1980. Press secretary United States Republican Larry J. Hopkins, Washington, 1981-1984.

Freelance newspaper columnist, 1983.

Communications and marketing consultant, 1984-1988. Public affairs specialist Peace Corps, Washington, 1984-1986. Director communications Industrial Biotechnology Association, 1986-1990.

Director comms/manager Siddall, Matus & Coughter Advertising/Puerto Rico, Washington, 1990-1994.

President Employ 2020, Tysons Corner, Virginia,1994-1995. Director planning and communications National Air Traffic ControllsAssn.;vice president C&C Food Service, Incorporated., Washington, Key Jobs, Incorporated., Lakeland, Florida.

Career

Film production assistant Barton Film Company, Jacksonville, Florida, 1969—1970. Writer Station WTLV-television, NBC Affiliate, Jacksonville, 1970—1971. Studio production crew Station WUFT-television, Public Broadcasting Service Affiliate, Gainesville, Florida, 1973—1975.

Reporter, photographer Vero Beach Florida Press Journal, 1975—1978. Writer press department United States Senator Bill Roth, 1978—1980. Editor weekend news John Connolly Campaign President, 1979—1980.

Press secretary United States Republican Larry J. Hopkins, Washington, 1981—1984. Freelance newspaper columnist, 1983. Communications and marketing consultant, 1984—1988.

Public affairs specialist Peace Corps, Washington, 1984—1986. Director communications Industrial Biotechnology Association, 1986—1990. Director communications manager Siddall, Matus & Coughter Advertising Puerto Rico, Washington, 1990—1994.

President Employ 2020, Tysons Corner, Virginia, 1994—1995. Director planning and communications National Air Traffic Controlls Association. Vice president C&C Food Service, Inc., Washington, Key Jobs, Inc., Lakeland, Florida.

Achievements

• Kathyleen Sherrod Shim has been listed as a noteworthy public relations executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Womens Political Caucus Capitol Hill, National Leadership Coalition Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Senate Press Secretaries Association, Republican Communications Association, National Air Traffice Controllers Association (planning and communications director since 1995), National Press Club (associate).

Connections

Father:

Benjamin Herndon

Mother:

Kathyleen South. Bachelor of Science