Sharon Cordesse

Sharon Cordesse has extensive work experience in sales, marketing, and public relations. Sharon is currently the Director of Sales at O'Reilly Media, where they oversee sponsorship sales for technology events and content partnerships. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they shifted their focus to virtual events and content partnerships. In their role, they work with clients to identify target audiences and develop strategic content programs, resulting in significant revenue generation. Prior to their current role, Sharon served as the Senior Strategic Accounts Manager at O'Reilly, responsible for sponsorship sales and mentoring new team members. Sharon also worked as a Strategic Accounts Manager, managing sponsorship sales for various technology events and building relationships with top-tier partners. Sharon started their career at O'Reilly as a Conference Publicist, managing media and public relations for the conferences. Before joining O'Reilly, they worked as a Public Affairs Specialist for the American Small Business League, where they managed public relations and media campaigns. Sharon also has experience in advertising sales, working as a Retail Account Manager for The Press Democrat. Earlier in their career, Sharon served as the Senior Marketing Manager for Mac Publishing LLC, overseeing marketing efforts for Macworld magazine and its websites. Sharon also worked as the Global Product Services Liaison for Macworld, facilitating editorial delivery and organizing annual meetings. Additionally, they held the role of Marketing Communications Manager at Mac Publishing LLC. Sharon's career began as an Executive Assistant to the CEO at Macworld Communications, Inc. Overall, Sharon Cordesse has a versatile background in sales, marketing, and public relations, with a focus on technology and media industries.

Sharon Cordesse attended San Diego State University from 1986 to 1988 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management.