Catherine Sherry, CPACC

Evaluator
DISC Type : DCS

Director of Staffing, Onward Accessibility at Onward Search

Neptune City, New Jersey, United States

Overview

As the Director of Staffing at Onward Accessibility, Catherine Sherry leverages over 15 years of industry experience to build diverse, thriving teams. A Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) and a graduate of Monmouth University, she is a passionate advocate for DEI. People who have worked with her describe her as responsive, informed, and professional.

Outside of work, Catherine enjoys watching 90s movies with her English Bulldog, listening to a favorite rock alternative playlist, and reading. She has a particular fondness for thrillers and humorously mentions her enjoyment of "long walks to the fridge. "

Unique Fact: She champions the concept of hiring for a "culture add" over a "culture fit" to encourage fresh perspectives and innovation.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Hard To Convince

Thorough Evaluator

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Digital Accessibility
Her entire role is focused on staffing for digital accessibility. She is CPACC certified and frequently promotes awareness and best practices.
Inclusive Hiring
She actively advocates for creating a more inclusive hiring process, focusing on what candidates can add to a culture rather than just fitting in.
DEI in the Workplace
A core part of her professional identity, she promotes how diverse perspectives lead to stronger teams and better business results, attending events like the Novartis ABLE Summit.

Media Appearances

Catherine has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025
Director of Staffing, Onward Accessibility at Onward Search
2-2024 - 2-2025
Delivery Leader, Digital Accessibility & XD at Onward Search
5-2023 - 2-2024
Director of Recruitment at Onward Search
7-2017 - 6-2020
Technical Recruiter at Pierce Professional Resources
1-2017 - 7-2017
Sr. Technical Recruiter at Encode, Inc.

Education

2006 - 2010
B.A. from Monmouth University

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Exp : 10 Location : Neptune City, New Jersey, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Staffing, Onward Accessibility at Onward Search

Interested in

Lifestyle

French fries + Honey mustard all day, Stephen King reader

Art

200+ board games

Entertainment

'She's All That' and 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' watcher, Tomb Raider player, Rock & Alternati...

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Insights For Selling To Catherine

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples

DONT's

  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Catherine is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Catherine

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Catherine move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Catherine take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Catherine

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