Gail Nehls
COLORADO SPRINGS,CO
Summary
Transformative entrepreneurial leader supporting the dignity and independence of all people regardless of circumstances. I enjoy a fast paced environment and working with a diverse set of stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Envida
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2011 - Current
- Grew revenue 10x and staff to deliver greater service for demographics served.
- Implemented secondary and tertiary level managers to support growth.
- Acquired assets of a for profit competitor to better support mission with appropriate due diligence and consideration of cultural integration.
- Developed, applied and awarded federal, state and local grants and contracts to initiate rural transit in less that 15 months.
- Created and supported service for behavioral health, homeless and vaccines during and post COVID.
- Envisioned and implemented software integration of three nonprofits databases funded by over $1 million of applied and awarded grants.
- Implemented financial models to forecast revenue and cash flow and develop operational targets for teams.
- Developed creative process solutions to address complex problems facing the organization.
- Negotiated contracts with software vendors, suppliers and community partners.
- Implemented several new enterprise wide software technologies to gain greater operational efficiency.
- Developed successful grants, development and outreach programs to further fund innovation and operations.
- Experience with federal (including federal single audit), state, local and foundational financial and program compliance and audits meeting regulatory and program requirements.
- Initiated and maintain strong collaborative relationships with community partners to deliver broader impact.
- Right-sized organization to align with volatility of public and private funds.
- Speak regularly at state and national conferences to promote agency and our innovation and social entrepreneurship.
Manager of Volunteer Engagement
Family Promise
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2009 - 02.2013
- Led a multidisciplinary program that served over 100 homeless families with children. Intervened in crisis situations to protect residents and others.
- Developed and maintained a strong network of volunteers and organizations to support the homeless families. Implemented ongoing educational sessions for volunteers and families to improve delivery of service and the improved outcomes for the families served.
- Developed and monitored volunteer network performance and recommended performance improvement and developed recognition and achievement awards for volunteers.
Administrator - Volunteer Position
Colorado Springs Chinese Language School
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2001 - 05.2008
- Developed new process, procedures and policies that included establishing a board of directors.
- Created an Access database to support registration and payment.
- Supported all aspects of administrative support to 20+ teachers.
Senior Sales Account Manager
Digital Equipment Corp.
Memphis, TN
- Managed team of service technicians, sales support, finance and proposal team to meet organizational goals and customer objectives and satisfaction across multistate area.
- Consistently met or exceeded sales goals with rewards to sales excellence award trips.
- Built strong relationships across multi-sectors: medical, manufacturing, semiconductor, education and government and defense.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
University of Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Logistics/ Supply Chain Management
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PASkills
- Operating Budgets
- Fundraising Oversight
- Financial Leadership
- Product Development And Expansion
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Authentic Leader
- Team Oriented
- Result Focused
Accomplishments
“Do the Right Thing” Arc of the Pikes Peak Regional 2020. Team Player Award, Orville Wright Implementer Award, Section of Women in Public Administration Scholarship, Presentation of Advocacy Thesis at international conference for the American Society of Public Administrators, Nominee for 2015 Colorado Transit NonProfit Executive of the Year.
Presentations:
American Society of Public Administrators Nov, 2020
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Envida
12.2011 - Current
Manager of Volunteer Engagement
Family Promise
09.2009 - 02.2013
Administrator - Volunteer Position
Colorado Springs Chinese Language School
09.2001 - 05.2008
Senior Sales Account Manager
Digital Equipment Corp.
Master of Science - Public Administration
University of Colorado
Bachelor of Science - Business Logistics/ Supply Chain Management
Pennsylvania State University
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