Sharon Rich Shell

Sharon Rich Shell has a diverse work experience. Sharon is currently serving as the Director of Academic, Library & Education Sales at Independent Publishers Group since December 2019. Prior to that, they worked at Scholastic as the Director of Implementation from January 2018 to December 2019. In this role, they executed implementation strategies and ensured a customer-focused execution of Scholastic Education's strategic sales plan.

Before Scholastic, Sharon worked at myON as an Account Manager from October 2014 to January 2018. Sharon supported the growth and sales of myON Reader with educators and schools in Ohio and western Pennsylvania.

Their early career included a role at Scholastic as an Account Executive from May 2002 to October 2014. In this position, they identified opportunities for sales of digital and print resources, organized special events, and developed relationships with school districts, libraries, and after-school programs.

Sharon's initial work experience includes a role at Ross Stores, Inc. as a Senior Buyer from March 1996 to April 2002. Sharon was promoted from Assistant Buyer and relocated to Los Angeles, where they developed the business for large size and petite ladies sportswear. Sharon also proposed and developed a Maternity sportswear department, filling a market void.

Sharon Rich Shell obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Merchandising and Buying Operations from Philadelphia University, which they attended from 1987 to 1991.