Carolyn Jenkins Email & Phone Number

United States

Washington, Dc

• Collaborates with the VP of Strategy, Impact, and Evaluation, the YWCA local association network, and internal cross-functional teams to ensure their initiatives and programs measure our work's effectiveness, outcomes, and impact in support of the organization's mission and goal to become data-driven through: o Designing, implementing, and overseeing the data collection and reporting systems and processes that monitor, analyze, and evaluate data accuracy and program outcomes. o Creating and finalizing compelling narratives to tell the story of YWCA’s collective work. o Advising on impact and evaluation that assess the effectiveness of YWCA USA's programs and services to drive decision-making and continuous improvement. o Supports the development and implementation of data governance policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy and consistency of organizational data and to improve operational efficiency and overall work implementation.• Fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement, promoting the use of data to drive, measure, and enrich the effectiveness of organizational initiatives and services.• Cultivates and reinforces internal and external partnerships that inform organizational strategy and contribute to the national dialogue of eliminating racism and empowering women.• Provide training programs and workshops to build the capacity of YWCA USA staff to effectively collect, analyze, and use data to support the organization's mission and goals.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Functions as a project manager for the executive office, managing the completion of the annual report, CEO quarterly report, and board of director initiatives.• The lead staff person on the Executive, Governance, and Nominations Committee. • Independently manage major and/or initiate special projects from conception to completion, including outreach, invoicing, managing MOUs, content management, and ensuring all components flow seamlessly. These projects include the YWCA USA Strategic Business Plan Implementation, COVID-19 Response (Technology), Racial Justice Summit (Content), Racial Justice Continuum Strategy, Data Committee, and YWCA USA Program Inventory Assessment.• Uses independent judgment based on known priorities to strategically oversee the coordination of day-to-day executive office operations, meetings, events, travel, and the CEO’s participation at events and the acceptance of speaking engagements.• Serve in a dual role-capacity managing workflow, priorities, and critical documents of the executive office and Board of Directors to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and achieving deadlines as the primary point of contact as the gatekeeper, using a high-level of discretion, confidentiality, and good judgment.• Prepare final memos, emails, power-point presentations, and other materials for CEO, as needed; edit, proofread and format confidential documents.

Lanham, Maryland, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Project Coordinator (Contractor)• Worked closely with the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Policy & Brain Health to manage major projects. • Created, maintained, and monitored project plans, schedules, budgets, and expenditures. • Ensured project deadlines were met and that deliverables were submitted per guidelines presented to assigned employees and/or departments. • Chaired and facilitated meetings, where appropriate; prepared necessary presentations, tracking actions items, and distributing minutes to all project team members. • Created project management calendars to fulfill each assigned goal and objective.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Executive Assistant (Contractor)• Managed the business calendar and speaking engagements for two SVPs, keeping them on task for commitments directly involving Policy and Brain Health, Policy Development Integration, and the Global Council on Brain Health.• Planned domestic and international travel logistics on behalf of AARP corporate business.• Functioned as an office manager and point of contact to internal and external clients. • Supported departmental goals using independent judgment to answer questions, provide guidance, and coordinate assignments within responsibility.

Silver Spring, Md

•Prepped the CEO for and facilitated CEO meetings with internal and external stakeholders•Monitored special projects or commitments directly involving the CEO and her direct reports by tracking deadlines and action items.•Exercised independent leadership of special CEO-initiated projects•Developed draft communications on behalf of the CEO and conducts the research to provide supporting documentation.•Proactive with identifying issues that could impact the successful execution of the CEO’s commitments or business operations.•Supported the executive team’s communications with the CEO by answering questions and/or providing guidance.

Bethesda, Md

•Served as a confidential assistant to a CFO and RVP. Manages day to day operations for a staff of 45. •Independently communicated, verbally and in writing, on behalf of the CFO, RVP, VP and division based on professional and personal knowledge of preferences, priorities, and commitments. •Provided expert consultation to associates and external customers and collaborate regularly with colleagues, executives and corporate partners on a wide variety of projects and issues. •Managed CFO, SVP, and RVP’s calendar, financial reporting, human resource needs, conferences, goals and objectives. •Lead, supported, monitored, and initiated special projects to completion. •Analyzed, prepared and distributed confidential, proprietary, and general information. •Delegated assignments to others with follow-up to ensure appropriate disposition and deadline.

Washington, Dc

•Managed office operations for a national mobile dessert and food truck company. •Co-developed the company’s trade secrets, strategic direction, and plans for implementation. •Established the organizational structure and guidance by developing short- and long-term goals. •Served as bookkeeper and prepared and controlled operational budgets. •Supervised and trained staff, as well as delegated assignments.

•Primary point-of-contact, liaison and confidant for the CEO’s office. •Managed two direct reports and all facilities-related contractors. •Provided advice and guidance to office staff on a variety of complex issues. •Attended Board meetings, coordinated activities, and maintained and disseminated official transcripts. •Developed reports, communications, and proposals for the CEO, Board, and department managers. •Researched and conducted contract negotiations on major purchases. •Led, supported, initiated, and/or monitored special project assignments. •Chaired of the Emergency Preparedness Committee and developed related policies.

Cleveland, Oh

•Trusted confidant to the Vice Dean with responsibility for managing day-to-day operations of OEAA. •Exercised exclusive control over supervisor’s calendar, established priorities, scheduled meetings and appointments, and made travel arrangements. •Tracked progress of information, approved revisions, and enforced deadlines. •Researched, compiled and prepared background materials for internal and external meetings. •Collected and summarized information for supervisor’s use in making decisions. •Provided consultation and support for special projects and ad hoc committees. •Recipient of the John Harris Staff Award (06/2011) for Work Excellence, Leadership and Humanism.