Kelly Evans
Non-profit management
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Economic Development professional with experience working in non-profit organizations. Manages partner relationships and project work plans, coordinates consultations with stakeholders and formulates progress reports. Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills.
Seasoned Program Officer adept at evaluating progress and implementing strategic improvements. Decisive and forward-thinking leader with a resourceful approach. Offering 15 years of progressive experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Officer
Local Initiative Support Corpora (LISC)
05.2023 - Current
- Strengthened existing alliances while building new collaborations to increase impact on progress of people and places.
- Over saw small business program portfolio of work, including $4.7M+ in grant funding, and 3 programs/initiatives focused on making impact in small business and entrepreneurship, access to capital and organizational resiliency.
- Provided funding and capacity building support for minority led non-profits.
- Improved access to resources and financial support for Black and small businesses.
- Supported development of small business ecosystem collaboratives.
Healthy Beginnings at Home Consultant
Indiana University
08.2019 - Current
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing their specific home requirements and preferences.
- Assisted clients in navigating complex legal processes related to eviction proceedings while ensuring they understood their options and rights.
- Implemented client feedback mechanisms to continuously improve program services and better meet the evolving needs of the communities served.
- Collaborated with various community organizations to address systemic barriers contributing to homelessness or unstable housing situations.
- Educated clients about their rights as tenants under state law, empowering them to advocate for themselves effectively when necessary.
- Maintained detailed records of client interactions, case progress, and outcomes to ensure accurate reporting and evaluation of program effectiveness.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss program objectives and strategies.
CEO
Diva Coaching, Training & Consulting LLC
06.2019 - Current
- Facilitated non-profit board trainings and board development.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions for female entrepreneurs.
- Connected clients with available resources to improve their plans success.
- Developed proposals for non -profit agencies.
- Created data tracking systems for non-profit agencies.
- Oversaw professional social media messaging through content development, follower engagement.
- Increased small business coaching client's revenue and client acquisition by 50% .
Entrepreneurship Program Manager
Edna Martin Christian Center
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Wrote competitive proposals to support new contracts and programs.
- Coached 160 small business per year and to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Developed 3 key programs that increased business viability
- Managed projects to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables; created work plans and project budgets; and coordinated communications between project team and staff.
- Responsible for reporting to program funders and other key stakeholders
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Developed small business program curriculum
Academic Advisor
Goodwill Industries Of Central And Southern Indiana
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Mentored students, offering advice and support on , career goals, and post secondary education.
- Provided comprehensive support services encompassing career and personal goals of student.
- Mckinney-Vento Trainer and Liaison
- Instructor for Collage to Career Readiness class.
- Increased graduate rates by 30% and certification completion by 72%
Service Coordinator
Gene B. Glick Company
06.2013 - 06.2019
- Managed case load of up to 323 individuals and families
- Developed productive working relationships with numerous community resources, including churches, schools, government agencies and charitable organizations
- Assisted with community resources, including healthcare, mental health, appointment scheduling, insurance and food stamps
- Completed weekly progress notes, updated annual assessments plans and maintained patient records
- Identified gaps in current services and developed relationships with potential providers, including charitable organizations, schools and government agencies
Education
MBA - Leadership
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN05.2027
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Communications
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12.2005
Skills
- Stakeholder Relations
- Public Speaking
- Program Development
- Fundraising
- Capacity Building
- Grants Management
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Strategic planning
- Data analysis
- Budgeting and financial management
- Proposal writing
- Training and development
Timeline
Program Officer
Local Initiative Support Corpora (LISC)
05.2023 - Current
Entrepreneurship Program Manager
Edna Martin Christian Center
06.2021 - 04.2023
Academic Advisor
Goodwill Industries Of Central And Southern Indiana
12.2019 - 07.2021
Healthy Beginnings at Home Consultant
Indiana University
08.2019 - Current
CEO
Diva Coaching, Training & Consulting LLC
06.2019 - Current
Service Coordinator
Gene B. Glick Company
06.2013 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Communications
Purdue University
MBA - Leadership
Butler University