KELLY M EVANS
Chicago,IL
Summary
Self -motivated and innovative Director with a knack for developing creative solutions to complex problems. Dedicated professional with 20 years of experience working with families in crisis. Comprehensive academic and work background in social services with specific focus in operations, program development, and community relations. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Director, Programs and Operations
RMHC-CNI
03.2021 - Current
- Streamline policies and procedures across four Ronald McDonald House Charity Programs.
- Manage program operations of two 24/7 facilities, overseeing staff scheduling, coordinating vendors, and providing strategic leadership.
- Cultivate & support donor prospects in collaboration with Development and Marketing teams.
- Participate in on-call rotation for eight residential programs.
- Coordinate scheduling, marketing, contract logistics and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
- Develop innovative programs and activities based on analysis of community needs and interests.
Co-Founder
Running for Hope Association
09.2007 - 06.2022
- Developed and executed successful Annual 5k Run/Walk to benefit Ronald McDonald House- Oak Lawn and Advocate Children's Hospital.
- Secured in upwards of $30,000 in sponsorships yearly.
- Worked with local municipality to ensure safety of over 2000 participants.
- Established concise registration opportunity for participants.
- Coordinated marketing campaign to ensure event remains relevant each year.
- Pivoted to successful virtual event during COVID pandemic.
- Over $1 Million dollars raised in 15 years.
Program Director
Ronald McDonald House near Loyola
07.2016 - 03.2021
- Managed and maintained House budget each year
- Provided support and comfort to families residing in House
- Continued to promote RMHC-CNI mission through speaking engagements, community groups, and recruitment of volunteers
- Worked closely with Development team on different grant proposals helping to secure two to date.
- Managed program operations and provided strategic leadership for all staff members.
Director of Community Relations
Ronald McDonald House near University of Chicago
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Planned and executed successful annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament netting $28,000.
- Gathered and analyzed cultural, educational, social and demographic data about the community to guide local program development.
- Developed innovative programs and activities based on analysis of community needs and interests ( ex: Teen Advisory Council).
- Coordinated RMHCCNI Scholarship program, awarding renewable scholarships to deserving students each year.
- Provided comfort and care to 22 families residing in RMH near Comer.
Program Director
Ronald McDonald near Advocate Children's Hospital
09.2008 - 06.2014
- Provided warm and welcoming 'home away from home' for 16 families nightly.
- Coordinated scheduling, marketing, contract logistics and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
- Developed innovative programs and activities based on analysis of community needs and interests.
- Managed and maintained House budget each year.
- Secured in excess of $150,000 yearly from execution of successful events.
- Promoted RMHC-CNI mission through speaking engagements, community groups, and recruitment of volunteers.
Child Life Specialist
Advocate Children's Hospital
07.2004 - 09.2008
- Provided age appropriate bedside activities and therapeutic opportunities for patients and families to promote environment of mastery and healing.
- Worked with multi-disciplinary medical team regarding collaborative interventions for pediatric patients.
- Collaborated with co-workers to establish "school reentry program" to prepare patient and their classmates for their return after extended leave due to illness.
- Orientated and coordinated over thirty weekly volunteers.
Certified Child Life Specialist
Rush University Medical Center
09.2001 - 06.2004
- Provided procedural support and distraction for pediatric patients during hospitalization.
- Supervised and evaluated student interns working toward a career as a Child Life Specialist.
- Developed and executed developmentally appropriate play activities for patients 0-4.
- Collaborated with medical staff regarding patient care and facilitated communication between medical staff and patients/families.
Education
Masters of Science - Child Development
Illinois State University
2001
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Sociology
Illinois State University
1999
Skills
- Budget Administration
- Contract negotiation
- Team leadership
- Donor relations
- Event management
- Program development
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Regional Director, Programs and Operations
RMHC-CNI
03.2021 - Current
Program Director
Ronald McDonald House near Loyola
07.2016 - 03.2021
Director of Community Relations
Ronald McDonald House near University of Chicago
06.2014 - 07.2016
Program Director
Ronald McDonald near Advocate Children's Hospital
09.2008 - 06.2014
Co-Founder
Running for Hope Association
09.2007 - 06.2022
Child Life Specialist
Advocate Children's Hospital
07.2004 - 09.2008
Certified Child Life Specialist
Rush University Medical Center
09.2001 - 06.2004
Masters of Science - Child Development
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Sociology
Illinois State University
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