About Cheri'
Cheri’ Valentino has over 30 years of executive leadership experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors with a focus on business administration, operations, public policy, HR, and the criminal justice field. She is certified in and has extensive experience with employment law and employee investigations. Is a Certified "Situation Awareness Specialist" (SAS), Certified in Infrastructure Protection and Security (ILO), a Licensed and Certified Private Process Server (CPPS), and a Licensed Private Investigator. Her work has included partnering with local police departments to investigate and prosecute white-collar crimes, working in tandem with police on stakeouts, and educating organizations, staff, and the public on results affecting the local community.
Cheri’ also has over a decade of experience serving on and supporting boards and commissions, developing expertise in by-law creation and the development, management of, and compliance with policies and procedures.
One of the hallmarks of Cheri’s reputation is her emphasis on understanding, building, and effectively managing relationships for the best outcome of all. She leverages her HR, lobbying, leadership and management experience to quickly hone in on the highest-value, most strategic areas of effort to optimize results. Her blend of public, private, and non-profit experience uniquely equips her to translate seamlessly between industries and understand client interests from all angles.
Cheri’ is known as a trusted advisor and results-driven leader.
Business & Professional Activities
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Certified Private Process Server (AZ ID#MC9042)
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Lobbying
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Government & Public Affairs (Private & Public sectors)
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FBI Citizens Academy Graduate & Ambassador
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Scottsdale PD Community Engagement Committee
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Fighter Country Partnership - Supporting and promoting Luke Forward and the F35 mission within our community
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Town of Gilbert Citizens Police Academy graduate
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Phoenix Citizen Police Academy graduate – Class 72
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Citizen Police Academy Board of Directors Member
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Scottsdale Citizen Police Academy graduate – Class 59
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Scottsdale Fire Department Citizens Academy – Class 19-01
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Scottsdale Leadership – Class 32 graduate. Serves as a Mentor for class participant(s)
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Phoenix Sky Harbor Aviation Academy graduate – Class 2019
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Community Relations/Volunteerism
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Partner with local police departments to investigate and prosecute white-collar crimes. Worked in tandem with police on stakeouts. Educates organizations, companies, staff, and the public on results affecting our communities and region
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
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The Bead Museum of Glendale - Volunteer; Fundraising events
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St. Mary's Food Bank
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Block Watchers on Patrol - Community leader, Desert Horizon Precinct
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DUI Task Force Patrol’s with law enforcement; Gilbert, Scottsdale & Phoenix
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Bowling for Shriners Kids - Fundraising and bowling, raising funds for children at the Shriner's Hospital
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Phoenix Suns Charities
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Participating in walks for MS and ACS Making strides against Breast Cancer
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APSA – Arizona Process Servers Association
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ASBA – Arizona Small Business Association
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CiPAAS – Scottsdale Police Departments Citizens’ Police Academy & Alum
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PCPAAA – Phoenix Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association
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Scottsdale Leadership
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FBIPCAAA - FBI Phoenix Citizens Academy Alumni Association
Professional Associations
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CPPS – Certified Private Process Server
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SAS - Certified Situation Awareness Specialist
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SAFE Certified (SAFE ACTION PROJECT Safeguarding All from Exploitation)
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Human Resource Generalist
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Certificate in Internal Investigations
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ILO – Certified Infrastructure Liaison Officer
Certifications
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Professional experience in the Public, Private, Government, and Non-Profit sectors
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Breast Cancer fighter and survivor. Advocate/Mentor for other Cancer survivors
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“Relationships for Life!”
Credentials
CEO & Founder