Sarah Ervin Harvey has over 10 years of experience in campaign management, government administration, and non-profit work. She has a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and minors in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Most recently, she served as the Campaign Manager for Rick Ervin For Sheriff Campaign where she oversaw all financial, fundraising, and volunteer operations of the campaign. Prior to that, she worked as a Senior Deputy Register of Deeds for Iredell County where she processed legal documents and assisted the public. She also has experience as a volunteer mediator and in membership roles at local YMCAs.
1. Sarah Ervin Harvey
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697 Fern Hill Rd., Mooresville, NC 28117 ♦ 252-626-8454 ♦ SehCeh@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice December 2010
University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, NC
Minor: Sociology, GPA 3.55 – Cum Laude
WORK EXPERIENCE
Campaign Manager
Rick Ervin For Sheriff Campaign, Mooresville, NC May 2013 – December 2014
♦ Helped create and manage the campaign budget; In charge of all financial and accounting aspects of the
campaign; Monitored all contributions & maintained accurate financial records
♦ In charge of keeping the candidate on track with fundraising, preparing for and staffing call time; Responsible
for maintaining the campaign headquarters and coordinating the administrative aspects of the campaign; Ordered
supplies and managed the campaign infrastructure; Solved problems quickly and diligently as they arise
♦ Developed a comprehensive plan that includes door knocking and phoning in order to ID voters and persuade
them about the candidate; Coordinated voter registration efforts; Helped develop voter contact plans in particular
communities by building relationship with the existing organizations that represent these communities;
Researched and analyzed the demographics of a targeted area
♦ Responsible for raising money that would allow the campaign to accomplish its goals; Coordinated and
implemented fundraising operations; In charge of all fundraising events and helped write campaign literature
♦ Identified, recruited, & managed volunteers to help with various campaign activities; Coordinated the work of
the volunteers & utilized their skills and talents
♦ Responsible for the campaign’s interactions with the media; Built relationships with the press, communicated
with the media as the key spokesperson, set up interviews, and identified media opportunities for the campaign; In
charge of making sure the campaign gets its message out through direct voter contact and Managed the campaign
website and social media sites
Sr. Deputy Register of Deeds August 2011 – May 2014
Iredell County Register of Deeds, Statesville, NC
♦ Certified Notary Public
♦ Intake, process, and record instruments into Resolution, which include, Deeds, Deeds of Trust, General
contracts, Assumed names, Ordinances, Separation agreements, Request for notices, and Power of Attorneys
♦ Determine whether documents are in accordance to the North Carolina General Statutes
♦ Processed Vital information which included: Birth certificates, Marriage Licenses, and Death Certificates
♦ Collect and receive monies for the service rendered, which include, recordation fees, real estate excise taxes, and
prepare and issue receipts per transaction
♦ Ensure that all recorded document images have been properly entered and are visible on the internet database.
♦ Balance the cash daily cash drawer daily and balance daily totals on a rotating bases
Volunteer District Criminal Court Mediator May 2011 – August 2012
Piedmont Mediation, Statesville, NC
♦ Co-Mediate District Criminal Court cases
♦ Early intervention and prevention techniques
♦ Help disputants communicate effectively to resolve the present conflict
♦ Suspend judgments and advise to empower others to generate their own solutions
2. Membership Experience Lead August 2007 – July 2009
YMCA of Greater Charlotte, Mooresville, NC
♦ Accountable for daily monies, receipts for programs, and membership dues
♦ Independently opened the Lowe’s branch for daily operations
♦ Ensured and calculated daily batches for all monies received the previous day
♦ Assessed and evaluated applications and resumes for prospective part-time membership employees
♦ Provided honest and adept tours around the facility and managed an eight-line phone
YMCA Receptionist August 2006 – March 2007
New Bern YMCA, New Bern, NC
♦ Efficiently worked directly under the Membership Director in regards to taxes and receipt preparations
♦ Maintained strict confidentiality when receiving and sending confidential documents
♦ Effectively explained YMCA programs and gave adequate tours around the facility
♦ Managed a five-line phone
CERTIFICATES
Notary Public January 2012 – Present
Certified District Criminal Court Mediator May 2011 – Present
NeighborWorks Training Institute – Community Capacity Builders Forum May 16, 2011 – May 20, 2011
SKILLS
Resolution, TIMSS, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office Activities