Timothy A. Evans
Program Director Strategic Impact & Initiatives
Baltimore,MD
Summary
NOTABLE SKILLS/EXPERTISE Stakeholder & Client Management Project Management Marketing & Strategic Planning Campaign Development & Recruitment Public Speaking & Facilitation Policy & Data Analysis Business Development Program Evaluation
Self-directed and resourceful Program Director with 10+ years of experience successfully leading, organizing, and delivering cross-functional projects. Influences and guides at executive-level while structuring and executing complex analyses to support strategy in fast-paced and evolving environment. Excellent influencer and relationship builder with growth mindset and strong communications skills to summarize and present [Type] topics effectively to wide audience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Director of Strategic Impact & Initiatives
National League Of Cities (NLC)
Washington, DC
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborating in the center's ($7.9 million) financial and strategic planning process to inform critical business decisions and evaluate key metrics of center goals and objectives
- Collaborating on a strike to team to stabilize and reorganize department (strategic planning, staff time & financial analysis, execution) for long-term growth
- Streamlining onboarding systems across center departments to create a standardized experience for new employees to improve their effectiveness and productivity within their respective roles.
- Co-managing organization's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access working group to prioritize and implement multi-year recommendations as a part of the organization's strategic priorities
- Collaborating with Senior Executive on board presentations, data analysis, and co-facilitation
- Establishing a succession plan process for center leaders and mission critical roles within departments
Membership Engagement Manager
National League Of Cities (NLC)
, Washington
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Recruited new municipalities to join NLC within the Northeast Mid-Atlantic region resulting in a 33% increase in regional membership while maintaining a 90%+ retention rate since 2018
- Co-led a small cross-organizational team to plan and execute the launch of a national campaign that resulted in the first ever time that the federal government provided direct funding ($65.1 Billion) for every municipality nationally
- Collaborated with team to strategize and execute a rebranding of membership's role and perception organization wide
- Led an internal team to expand membership's capability to recruit through digital, calling campaigns, recruitment events, and improving NLC's current application process, resulting in a 21.78% increase in direct member cities in one year across NLC's total membership
- Led a team to develop and launch a year-long mayoral roundtable series of 40+ large and high profile mayors focused on collectively addressing violence nationally and locally to increase mayoral engagement within organization long-term.
Principal Associate
National League Of Cities (NLC)
Washington, DC
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Directed the reorganization of all NLC University trainings and content to improve the clarity of information disseminated to city leaders nationally and across the organization
- Managed the launch of NLC University's Mayor and Chief of Staff cohorts to provide a platform to encourage action from city leaders and strengthen their leadership
- Co-planned and executed major organizational convenings and trainings throughout the year
Senior Associate/Heinz Fellow
National League Of Cities (NLC)
Washington, DC
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Led a $250,000 multi-year initiative in 11 cities resulting in the launch of ten mayor-driven initiatives focused on boys and men of color, and four cities adopting policies such as Ban the Box, local targeted hiring, and school discipline reform to focused on improving outcomes for boys and men of color
- Established department within organization to provides leadership development and consultancy services to 19,000 city leaders addressing racial disparities and community crises
- Built new funding stream to lead organization's My Brother's Keeper Initiative targeting local elected officials and senior city staff in 250 cities
- Organized three leadership summits for 200+ local elected officials/staff, school districts, local foundations, and community-based organizations to foster peer networks, to advance policy agendas, to build national/local support systems, and to improve outcomes for boys and men of color
ICMA Fellow
Dakota County Government
Minneapolis, MN
07.2014 - 03.2015
Education
Master of Science in Public Policy And Management - Public Policy And Management
Carnegie Mellon University, Heinz College
Pittsburgh, PA/Washington, DC 05.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Pre-Law
The University of Georgia, School of Public And International Affairs
Athens, GA 06.2003 - 05.2008
Masters in Teacher -
American University
Washington, DC 08.2008 - 05.2010
Skills
Strategic planning
undefinedTimeline
Program Director of Strategic Impact & Initiatives
National League Of Cities (NLC)
05.2022 - Current
Membership Engagement Manager
National League Of Cities (NLC)
01.2018 - 05.2022
Principal Associate
National League Of Cities (NLC)
06.2017 - 01.2018
Senior Associate/Heinz Fellow
National League Of Cities (NLC)
03.2015 - 06.2017
ICMA Fellow
Dakota County Government
07.2014 - 03.2015
Master of Science in Public Policy And Management - Public Policy And Management
Carnegie Mellon University, Heinz College
05.2012 - 05.2014
Masters in Teacher -
American University
08.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Pre-Law
The University of Georgia, School of Public And International Affairs
06.2003 - 05.2008
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