Cheryl Evans Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Oh, Us

-Prepare and process payroll, manage and administer all benefits, oversight of all paid-time-off, staff schedules and parking, and office security protocols. -Oversee financial management of the organization including accounts payables and receivables, assistance in preparation and adherence to general operating budgets, facilitating documentation necessary for the preparation of monthly financial statements by an external bookkeeper, and participation in the financial audit. -Ensure organizational compliance with tax filings, charitable registrations, secretary of state requirements, and others.-Oversee adherence to all governing policies including all prepared internal controls and employee handbook in collaboration with Executive Director. -Manage all third-party contracts, Business Associate Agreements, and company insurance policies. -Submit and oversee all Information Technology (IT) requests and tickets from IT firm.-Manage all leased equipment and office/computer equipment.

Driving Park Branch

-Directly supervise 21 library branch employees. Leads the management team in the effective management of operations at the branch level. Handles a wide variety of strategic and operational details. Delegates tasks, fields questions/complaints and gathers data to prepare supporting communications and reports. -Hires, trains, and coaches supervisory and line staff. Writes and delivers staff performance assessments Sets individual performance measurements for staff and holds them accountable. -Creates annual branch goals and objectives to align with the organizational tactical and strategic plan while incorporating staff feedback. Creates branch plans to meet goals, tracks and reports progress. -Establishes and maintains collaborations with community agencies and promotes library services through community outreach. -Interprets and communicates library policies and procedures to staff and customers. -Prepares and manages the branch budget. -Participate in various task forces and committees including the Heritage Month Committee to recognize the diversity of customers and create an inclusive environment for all and the Service Expectations Taskforce to create and update public service policies.-Attends conferences for professional development including the Public Library Association conference.

•Directly supervise 25 AmeriCorps members serving as literacy tutors in school districts across central Ohio.•Recruit, interview, and hire AmeriCorps members throughout the year for positions starting in fall and winter. •Create innovative strategies for recruitment of 120 Members state-wide. • Review paperwork for 120 members to ensure compliance with CNCS and ServeOhio policy.• Ensure each member has the necessary training courses, paperwork, resources, and support to successfully complete the service year. •Address any concerns regarding members including performance, time-management, conflicts, etc.•Communicate directly with principals and other school personnel to provide support and clarification regarding the program policies and regulations.•Obtain student data for CNCS reports from school districts to help assess student progress and use data to suggest useful revisions to program policy. •Frequently attend professional development courses and conferences to remain current on teaching strategies and data pertaining to literacy and best practice.

Ywca Family Center

•Recruit and manage over 5,000 volunteers at the Family Center, an emergency shelter for homeless families. •Coordinate volunteers and donors purchasing and serving meals saving the center over $200,000 per year. •Communicate directly with over 100 community partners to meet the needs of the center. •Track and report gift-in-kind donations and volunteer hours using Raiser’s Edge. •Write and distribute weekly correspondence with Family Center staff regarding activities and other pertinent information. •Promote the mission of the YWCA by leading tours, answering questions, and providing information to future donors and volunteers. •Communicate with other departments to ensure needs are met for all families.

• Supervise 22 full-time and part-time AmeriCorps members in various roles at the YWCA Family Center.• Ensure each member has the necessary training courses, paperwork, resources, and support to successfully complete the service year. • Address any concerns regarding members including performance, time-management, conflicts, etc.• Manage several programs run by AmeriCorps including Kids Club and Teen Center, after-school and full-day programming for youth at the center.• Communicate with parents in regards to any issues involving the child or teen enrolled in youth programs.

Columbus, Ohio Area

•Created interactive online training programs using a variety of software.•Gave presentations to recruit volunteers, funders, and community partners.•Managed and updated website content to keep volunteers informed.•Mediated communication between volunteers to resolve conflicts and concerns.•Standardized volunteer procedures within three central Ohio counties.•Recruited, educated, recognized, and retained volunteers.•Maintained accurate volunteer records for three counties.

Mansfield, Ohio Area

•Planned, organized, and executed events for girls, grades K-12, in nine counties in central Ohio.•Coordinated promotional materials, vendor participation, and staff scheduling for events for 1,200 girls and adults. •Facilitated both national and international Girl Scout travel opportunities, coordinated travel applications and scholarships, and provided workshops for both girls and volunteers •Recruited and led volunteer planning committees for both girls and adults. •Collaborated with community partners and other Girl Scout councils to provide innovative programming. •Edited the council blog and authored articles for council publications.

•Developed daily lesson plans for 7th grade Honors and at-risk students that incorporated educational technology and enhanced student learning and participation. •Constructed assessments to monitor and track student progress. •Coordinated efforts with students, parents, and teachers to resolve discipline, attendance, and academic concerns.•Created an incentive plan to motivate and prepare students for the Ohio Achievement Assessment.

•Communicated with teachers and school administrators to implement a collaborative drama unit and culminating performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. •Mentored at-risk students individually to reach writing goals.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

•Designed and coordinated the first annual “Understanding a Girl’s Word” conference, a conference dedicated to educating parents on the issues of relational aggression, self-esteem, and body image in girls. •Trained staff and adult volunteers in facilitating GSNEO courses and programs.•Designed curriculums for volunteer orientation and financial literacy •Recruited, educated, and retained adult volunteers.

Master'S Of Science, Secondary Education; Integrated Language Arts; Secondary Education, Language Arts

Activities and Societies: Honorable Mention Award, University of Akron’s Shakespeare Essay ContestPraxis II score: 191

Bachelor Of Arts, Communications