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Darlene Allen Nichols

Darlene Allen Nichols

Chicago,IL

Summary

Seasoned serial entrepreneur with a solid background in business management, operational planning and revenue generation. Hardworking, dedicated and resourceful leader with 25+ years in the NPO, For-Profit, Education, Counseling and Consulting space.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

DAN & Beyond Counseling Center
Chicago, IL
09.2021 - Current
  • Consult with clients and stakeholders to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Establish foundational processes for business operations.
  • Use knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
  • Communicate closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
  • Offer guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Conduct evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
  • Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.

Owner/Operator

DN Enterprise LLC
Chicago, IL
05.2021 - Current
  • Train and motivate executive business leaders to perform daily business functions.
  • Implement stories and anecdotes into speeches to make information more entertaining.
  • Research material extensively before writing and executing informative speeches.
  • Present information regarding effective leadership to groups of 5000+ people respectively
  • Tutor diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.

Owner/Operator

Dan Care Center
Chicago, IL
06.2017 - Current
  • Align organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
  • Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline, and delineate necessary functions.
  • Develop quarterly business plans to evaluate cost projections.
  • Represent organization at external meetings and events to promote and build relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
  • Generate revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
  • Research grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income sources.
  • Develop impactful grant applications to enhance organization's potential for funding awards.

Owner/Operator

Dan Consulting Services
Chicago, IL
06.2003 - Current
  • Conduct assessments and counsel clients regarding controls, risks, process issues and productivity inefficiencies.
  • Analyze and interpreted data to determine any problems or areas that need improvement.
  • Devise and deploy strategic positioning, brand strategies and board infrastructures
  • .Perform as senior consultant for startup businesses in areas of non profits, education, marketing, logistics, and training to various behavioral healthcare service professionals.
  • Plan marketing initiatives and leverage referral networks to promote business development.
  • Guide client teams by proactively mentoring and developing staff in intellectual and professional development.

Chief Executive Officer

Dan Ministries
Chicago, IL
10.2000 - Current
  • Coach and guide senior management team to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels.
  • Spearhead initiatives to better target business metrics tracking and improve decision-making with real-time data.
  • Cultivate forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Maintain effective staff and resource utilization rates to balance financial and operational obligations.
  • Build and strengthen industry partnerships to improve product placements, amplify coverage and maximize effectiveness of marketing strategies.
  • Contact corporate representatives, government officials or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes and raise funds.
  • Oversee logistics for all virtual events, trainings and meetings , tracking and executing deliverables
  • Host all live recorded and on Demand meetings
  • Manage webinars from start to finish for virtual event activities
  • Coordinate and execute all speaker preparations, session recordings, and event moderation
  • Manage promotional initiatives and special events to enhance press coverage and boost program numbers.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Perform duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Raise property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
  • Direct management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
  • Lead all business planning, develop market strategy and establish direct procurement of products and services

Senior Business Consultant

New Life Covenant Church
Chicago, IL
09.2014 - 03.2021
  • Developed business plans to drive both large and small changes in nonprofit business.
  • Performed analysis of data and presented findings and practical advice to clients.
  • Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands.
  • Developed business plans to drive both large and small changes in operational business.
  • Provided targeted input on staffing and business management plans to optimize implementation and day-to-day oversight.
  • Prepared cost and inventory reports and maintained accurate records using company work order reporting system.
  • Facilitated processing of RFI's, submittals and samples among general contractor, owner and owner's consultants.
  • Conducted employment verification and background investigation to facilitate hiring process.
  • Formulated and deployed business transformation strategies to increase performance, profitability and business growth.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance to creative plans.
  • Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
  • Managed employee payroll, hiring, termination, and training to ensure maximum productivity.
  • Mentored and internally promoted successful management staff into leadership positions to drive company growth.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Master of Arts - Business Administration And Management

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Master of Arts -

Grace Theological Seminary (nonaccredited)
Chicago

Master of Arts - Counseling

Governors State University
Park Forest, IL
12.2022

Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Doctorate of Divinity -

Grace Theological Seminary (nonaccredited)
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Business start up
  • Policy development and optimization
  • Organizational turnaround
  • Financial leadership
  • Budgeting
  • Negotiation
  • Strategic planning
  • Contract Management
  • Product development and expansion
  • Business Management
  • Mergers & acquisitions
  • Consulting

Timeline

Owner/Operator

DAN & Beyond Counseling Center
09.2021 - Current

Owner/Operator

DN Enterprise LLC
05.2021 - Current

Owner/Operator

Dan Care Center
06.2017 - Current

Senior Business Consultant

New Life Covenant Church
09.2014 - 03.2021

Owner/Operator

Dan Consulting Services
06.2003 - Current

Chief Executive Officer

Dan Ministries
10.2000 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

DePaul University

Master of Arts - Business Administration And Management

DePaul University

Master of Arts -

Grace Theological Seminary (nonaccredited)

Master of Arts - Counseling

Governors State University

Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership

Capella University

Doctorate of Divinity -

Grace Theological Seminary (nonaccredited)

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