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Evana Lashus-Williams

Dorchester,Ma

Summary

Resourceful Specialist offering expertise in problem-solving, data analysis, and customer service. Adept at quickly learning new technologies and processes for driving success. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

DEI Specialist/HR Assistant

Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester
01.2022 - Current
  • Lead Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives
  • Enhance DEI education efforts including facilitation of training
  • Create projects on different DEI topics to facilitate to employees to help educate them on different topics that do affect the work place
  • Work with HR Director to assess hiring practices to ensure diversity reflects the population being served
  • Plan agenda content, speakers, and facilitate monthly staff DEI meetings
  • Help the Board and Governance Committee review and update current Bylaws
  • Research opportunities to incorporate DEI into member activities
  • Responsible for assisting with the hiring and training of front desk staff; monitoring and evaluate performance of front desk staff
  • Help assist with coverage at the front desk and provide information to the public about the different services offered
  • Collaborate with program and administrative staff to provide a newsletter to staff on important issues, events and more
  • Assist with HR administrative duties, mailing, copying, filing
  • Maintain the BGCD intranet site and update content as needed
  • Oversee new hire and annual background check process and ensure files are maintained in accord with policy
  • Handle onboarding of new and returning employees ensuring legal compliance
  • Assist HR Director with various projects and engaging activities, like the 401K and Benefit sign up
  • Make sure all BGCD and member rules and policies are being adhere to and upheld.

Office Manager/HR Assistant

Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester
02.2018 - 01.2022
  • Manage all phone communications for the center and appropriate staff including answering questions and directing calls where needed for appropriate follow-up
  • Handle all member registration intake
  • This includes computer input, proper filing, ensuring the application is complete and orientation as directed by the Unit Director
  • Handle all visitors to the center prior to opening
  • This includes linking staff with parents/volunteers as needed and handling all inquiries in a positive, timely and professional manner
  • Handle all facets of the Reception area including securing cash/checks, office supplies, membership records, mail and information that needs to be delivered to the main club facility
  • Track and enter all participants in to the daily attendance each afternoon/morning the center is open
  • Ensure that membership files are accurately filled out, properly stored and up to date with access for key staff only
  • Work with the Unit Director as needed on administrative tasks
  • This can include calls to the maintenance department, member/parent calls, participant registrations, payroll, program applications, daily schedules for program and staffing, logic model measurements (including inputs, surveys and other updates), creation, distribution and intake of permission slips, van and bus reservations and creation of program materials, flyers for events, etc
  • Maintain all employee personal files and the HR filing system
  • Complete background checks screenings for prospective new employees and volunteers
  • Perform miscellaneous clerical functions as assigned by senior managers
  • Accurately process employee data into HR software system
  • Screen resumes and then only passing on the most suitable ones to senior manager to review
  • Assemble new hire information packs
  • Schedule and onboard all new hires.

Membership Coordinator

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester
05.2017 - 02.2018
  • Promoted effective issue resolution regarding members through active listening and dynamic communication skills
  • Welcomed both new and existing members to the organization by delivering a kind greeting when they walked in the door
  • Oversaw the membership data system to ensure that all information accurate and complete
  • Maintained up-to-date and accurate program files and records
  • Collaborated with team members to identify and accomplish agency objectives.

Enrichment Program

Twelfth Baptist Church
09.2016 - 05.2017
  • Provided students with information and resources to promote academic progress and empowered students to take responsibility for their academic success
  • Organized the tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning
  • Helped students with subject knowledge as well as general abilities in learning, studying and retaining information
  • Kept accurate records and provided progress reports to highlight reading achievements
  • Created activities the students could do during the day until pick up.

Summer Conservationist Internship

Student Conservation Association
06.2013 - 08.2013
  • Maintained the Billings Marshal Rockefeller National Park for visitors
  • Provide customer service to tourists
  • Conducted an environmental enrichment program for students from preschool to middle school.

Education

HR Certificate Program -

University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA
05.2016

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Time management skills
  • Computer proficient
  • Excellent communication
  • Human Resource knowledge
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Professional demeanor
  • Detailed Orientated
  • Customer Relations
  • Documentation Management
  • Expert Problem Solving

Personal Information

Title: DEI Specialist/HR Assistant

Timeline

DEI Specialist/HR Assistant

Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester
01.2022 - Current

Office Manager/HR Assistant

Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester
02.2018 - 01.2022

Membership Coordinator

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester
05.2017 - 02.2018

Enrichment Program

Twelfth Baptist Church
09.2016 - 05.2017

Summer Conservationist Internship

Student Conservation Association
06.2013 - 08.2013

HR Certificate Program -

University of Massachusetts Boston

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

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