Evelyn Carela
Senior Advisor
New York,NY
Summary
Energetic and results-focused community empowerment and engagement leader with 15+ years of experience in program development, project management, and team leadership. Recognized for liaising effectively among organizations, employee levels, students, and parents, fostering cross-functional teams, communication, and honest discussion. A leadership development professional with a record of achieving goals by generating conditions that spark change.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
SAPIS SUPERVISOR
NYC Department Of Education
New York, NY
01.2019 - Current
- Guided and supported key aspects of Social-emotional program which support student health by providing prevention and intervention services to students in grades K-12
- Architected collaborative, high-achievement, team culture focused on effective management and cross-functional collaboration after earning promotion to leadership role
- Empowered and equipped teams by providing day-to-day management and facilitating overall strategic plans
- Directed first in-house brunch for external disadvantaged students, guiding 20 volunteers, 15 student leaders, and 25 performers to provide transportation, hosting, and hospitality for 250 students and 52 adults
- Drove community engagement and social-emotional learning with “Wellness Friday” campaign implemented by 10 physical education teachers and taught to 1500 students 4 times monthly for 4 months
- Recognized as subject expert
- Optimized and allocated resources appropriately after accurately assessing current situations and forecasting outcomes
- Worked with Principals to implement prevention services and make strategic connections.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
SAPIS SPECIALIST
NYC Department Of Education
New York, NY
03.2014 - 01.2019
- Created, implemented, and delivered racial equity workshops to 150+ students, resulting in department reporting significant decrease in incidents of prejudices
- Cross-functional team lead, implementing wellness workshops, collaborating with PTA and Child Mind Institute
- Maximized student leadership engagement by providing optimal measuring metrics that gave them tools to streamline their work
- Used data to monitor substance use trends and make informed next step prevention techniques used to reduce risk trends
- Supported focus on youth development, health and wellness, and diagnostic and treatment services for parents and children.
- Drove community outreach projects to increase pertinent information on specialized HS admissions process for disadvantaged communities/school districts within NYC DOE
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM MANAGER
CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY
New York, NY
02.2011 - 03.2014
- Contributed to policy/procedure development by identifying key performance indicators for recommendations to executive management, making key decisions on behalf of program
- Led daily aspects of program by harnessing foundations, techniques in counseling, career development, and group facilitation
- Introduced best engagement policies for staff with students and effectively recorded data
- Achieved 90% attendance after designing and executing summer programming for 100 middle school students, which exceeded company expectations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Sociology
City College of New York of the City University of New York, The
New York, NY 08.1999 - 06.2006
Certified Credentialed Prevention Specialist -
OASAS
New York, NY 07.2011 - 07.2013
Skills
Strategic planning
undefinedAccomplishments
- Partnered with department heads to design and implement comprehensive standard operating procedures.
- Authored and published the RSPI Handbook, providing clear guidance and fostering operational consistency.
- Established departmental goals, leading to enhanced transparency and improved cross-departmental collaboration.
- Worked closely to align the EVP's vision with staff capacity by introducing targeted training initiatives, enabling the team to effectively support organizational goals.
Work Availability
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Leadership & Community Engagement
Leadership & Community Engagement
- Community Education Council Member, District 7, New York, NY (July 2011 – July 2013)
Timeline
SAPIS SUPERVISOR
NYC Department Of Education
01.2019 - Current
SAPIS SPECIALIST
NYC Department Of Education
03.2014 - 01.2019
Certified Credentialed Prevention Specialist -
OASAS
07.2011 - 07.2013
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM MANAGER
CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY
02.2011 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Sociology
City College of New York of the City University of New York, The
08.1999 - 06.2006
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