Steffon Evans

Steffon Evans

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Director at The Organization for Responsible Governance

  • Education

    • C.V. Bethel Senior High School

      2009 - 2012
      High School Diploma Marine Sciences

      Activities and Societies: Gold Award Holder – Governor General's Youth Award (G.G.Y.A.) - 2012; Graduate of Bahamas Maritime Cadets (High School Program) – 2012; Graduate of Young Marine Explorers (YME) - 2012

    • Southern New Hampshire University

      2014 - 2017
      Associate of Arts (AA) Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

      Activities and Societies: National Society of Collegiate Scholars

    • University of The Bahamas

      2012 - 2013
      Electrical Engineering
  • Experience

    • Young Marine Explorers

      Jun 2012 - Jan 2014
      Intern

      Responsibilities:Conducted multi-island summer camps; assisted with inventory; lead environmental education tours

    • Full Life Outreach - FLO

      Oct 2013 - now
      Director

      FLO Bahamas is a Volunteer Management Agency & registered nonprofit organization. It connectes volunteers and NGOs from communities across the islands to work together to solve The Bahamas' most pressing social issues.

    • Ardastra Gardens Zoo & Conservation Centre

      Feb 2014 - Aug 2014
      Zookeeper

      Responsibilities: Husbandry of animal collection; Education distribution on native and exotic animals to locals and tourists; Updated/Kept records of historical and current animal collection; Facilitated famous Flamingo show and Lory Parrot feedings

    • Bahamas National Trust

      Aug 2014 - Mar 2020
      Outreach Officer (Communications & Partnerships)

      Outreach Officer (Communications & Partnerships, Sept 2017 - March 2020):• Manages department-specific grants, projects and partnerships• Develops and implements social media content (Website, Blogs, Newsletters,Social Media Sites)• Participates in Fundraising and Donor relations • Designs and implements communications and marketing strategies highlighting• Conducts content branding exercises• Established and manages BNT Collegiate Chapter (University of The BahamasNassau and Grand Bahama; & BAMSI)• Assists with program management/curriculum development where necessary • Assists with government relations• Assists with organization strategic planning, budgeting and financialmanagementEducation Officer (Aug 2014 - Aug 2017): • Expanded and coordinated BNT Navigators high school program to 20 highschools across 7 islands• Lead recruitment and management of 500 annual volunteers• Coordinated National Park Experience Program – 12,000 person/year reach• Program Inventory Management• Curriculum/Program Writing• Trained teachers nationally to implement environmental curricula• Participated in national scientific research expeditions• Assisted with recruitment, training, and supervision line staff (up to 48 staffmembers)• Assisted with recruitment and training of department program and projectmanagers Show less

    • The Organization for Responsible Governance

      Mar 2020 - now

      Manages Civic Education & Engagement Initiatives aimed at building citizen participation in governance- Includes: Public Education Presentations; Outreach Initiatives; Events & Broadcasts; Citizen Surveys; Public Consultation Meetings & Town Halls; Advocacy Toolkits & Educational ResourcesManages suite of accessible digital platforms & tools for civic engagement and collaboration:- Includes: Online resources centers for accountable & transparent governance, economic development & education reform; online legislation & policy review platforms & online civic education courses.Manages Stakeholder Engagement- Includes: Citizens, Civil Society, Private Sector, Government officials, ORG Council and Committees, Volunteers & DonorsCo-Coordinates Communications Initiatives:- Includes: Website & Brand Development; social media strategy & engagement; graphic & video content curation; monitoring & evaluation of impact of outreachProvides administrative & operations support:- Includes: Staff recruitment, training, management & evaluation; Strategic & work planning; budgeting & reporting; Develops and maintains relevant strategies, budgets and reports Show less

      • Assistant Director

        May 2022 - now
      • Engagement Coordinator

        Mar 2020 - now
    • Evans Media & Consultants

      Jul 2020 - now
      Principal Consultant

      Evans Media & Consultants is a licensed media firm that helps companies, nonprofits & brands grow through Communications, Branding, PR & Training!

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Heartsaver; First Aid; CPR/AED

      American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
      Jun 2015
    • PADI Coral Nursery Restoration Diver

      PADI
      Dec 2015
    • PADI Open Water Diver

      PADI
      Apr 2011
    • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

      PADI
      Jun 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Steffon Evans
      Environment Award Bahamas Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture Oct 2020
    • Awarded to Steffon Evans
      Leadership Award Bahamas Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture Oct 2020
    • Awarded to Steffon Evans
      Prime Minister's Cup Award Bahamas Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture Oct 2020
    • Awarded to Steffon Evans
      Bahamian Icon Award Nomination - Rising Star Bahamian Icon Awards Jun 2016
    • Awarded to Steffon Evans
      National Youth Award Nomination - Environment Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture Oct 2015
    • Awarded to Steffon Evans
      National Youth Award Nomination - Youth Organization Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture Oct 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Project Youth Justice on Feb 2021
      Project Youth JusticeAssociated with Steffon Evans
    • Committee Member

      Issued by Governor General's Volunteer Bahamas NGO Subcomittee on Mar 2020
      Governor General's Volunteer Bahamas NGO SubcomitteeAssociated with Steffon Evans
    • Council Member

      Issued by Bahamas National Youth Advisory Council on Jul 2023
      Bahamas National Youth Advisory CouncilAssociated with Steffon Evans
    • Council Member

      Issued by Bahamas National Youth Advisory Council on Jun 2023
      Bahamas National Youth Advisory CouncilAssociated with Steffon Evans
    • Committee Member

      Issued by Youth Justice & ADR Subcommittee on May 2020
      Youth Justice & ADR SubcommitteeAssociated with Steffon Evans
    • Media & Community Consultant

      Issued by Pinewood Gardens Community Organizations on Apr 2019
      Pinewood Gardens Community OrganizationsAssociated with Steffon Evans
    • Committee Member

      Issued by National Food Security Task Force Strategy Subcommittee on May 2020
      National Food Security Task Force Strategy SubcommitteeAssociated with Steffon Evans
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Pinewood Urban Renewal on Sept 2009
      Pinewood Urban RenewalAssociated with Steffon Evans