Tom Shevlot

About Tom Shevlot

Dynamic executive leader with extensive background leading organizations in the development and implementation of strategies to reach organizational goals. Record of success exceeding goals in operations, sales, financial management, new business development, product launch, and delivery of improved customer satisfaction while ensuring continuous improvement in operational performance. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; adept at presenting complex information to diverse audiences and building collaborative relationships. Recognized for outstanding leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills. Greensboro NC business journal awarded Tom the top 40 under 40 business leaders recognizing him as a leader in the community endorsing him as someone recognized by his staff and community leaders for making significant contributions to the community.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Life Centers

   Sep 2013 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US

   Provide leadership and direction for Indiana’s largest non-profit pregnancy resource centers. Spearhead strategic planning, development of community partnerships, and communications. Identify new funding sources and cultivate relationships. Create outreach and marketing plans that inform, engage, and ignite donors and the community. Prepare and present detailed proposed budgets to board members and implement processes / controls to ensure operational efficiency. Began with only 15 days of operating income and completely turned around the organization resulting in a higher level of clients served, invested donors, dedicated staff, effective processes, and a healthy balance sheet. Quickly reduced expenses by more than 30% within first six months by creating processes and procedures that make the agency run more efficiently and economically. Continue to reduce expenses while increasing the level of service provided to the women and children each year. Increased cash balances by 900% by quickly rebuilding relationships and confidence with previous donors. Provide team of 25 staff members and 180 volunteers with a clear vision, coupled with specific and outcome-based solutions, resulting in the turnaround of a struggling organization and reduced turnover rate to less than 10%. Spearheaded a high quality communication plan that includes a podcast platform to inform donors how funding is being used and the great work that is being completed resulting in ongoing funding and backing for initiatives. Identified new opportunities and increased number of donors by 20% YOY. Significantly increased number of client referrals and improved customer satisfaction ratings by creating a culture of serving and training staff to focus on clients’ needs first.

Education

• Taylor University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA

• Taylor University

  Bachelor of Arts

• Kennedy Western University

  Master of Science. Majoring in Economics & Finance

• Kennedy Western University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA