Teach For America Corps Member

• Mar 2023 - Present

Chief Executive Officer

• Jun 2021 - Present

Rhovonda L. Brown Enterprise LLC is a faith-based multi-service business for women (and men) authors and entrepreneurs. We encourage, equip, and empower our clients to reach their full potential, ignite their passion, and walk in freedom living in their purpose. Our services include author coaching, web design and makeover, book marketing, spiritual growth, and training. With our multi-service, we are enthusiastic about supporting individuals who are passionate about sharing their unique gifts with the world. We are ready to support and empower you. Let’s get started today! Show less

Executive Director

• May 2017 - Present

Founded nonprofit company and built brand image. Educate and empower youth and adults to live healthier lives. Plan curriculum for educational classes for health and wellness, parenting, money management, and leadership training classes, youth programs, and support groups. • Maintain accurate records of expenses and budget allowances for special programs and activities; expand opportunities for more programs. Founded nonprofit company and built brand image. Educate and empower youth and adults to live healthier lives. Plan curriculum for educational classes for health and wellness, parenting, money management, and leadership training classes, youth programs, and support groups. • Maintain accurate records of expenses and budget allowances for special programs and activities; expand opportunities for more programs.

Writer of Walking in Freedom! Devotionals

• 2010 - Present

God faithfully comforts and encourages Rhovonda to keep her eyes on Him, and in return, He has called her to encourage His people. He has given Rhovonda the assignment to encourage other women, tell of His great love and His amazing forgiveness, to remind them that God has not forgotten them, and to point them back to His powerful Word. Using the Holy Scriptures as a foundation, Rhovonda writes devotionals that motivates people to keep their eyes on God. She openly shares her struggles and her victories as she points readers back to God's Word. From all the feedback and prayers that are rendered by those who read her devotionals, Rhovonda is humbly grateful to God that her devotionals have been a source of encouragement to people all over the world. It is Rhovonda's prayer that her devotionals are relatable, thought provoking, eye-opening, and transparent. Most importantly, she prays that all of her writings will encourage the reader to turn their focus to God and begin walking in freedom.Misinterpreting the Miracle and Testimony (8/21/15): “Man….do I love your Honesty and openness to allow it to Minister to others!!! Someone else may have kept that one to themselves, not to allow them to look vulnerable but you allowed even that testimony to come out so that others could be encouraged!!! MAY GOD BLESS YOU BEYOND MEASURE FOR YOUR OBEDIENCE IN SHARING!!! Thanks!” ~ Kim B.Open Invitation (7/24/15): Awesome and timely message for me Sis Rhovonda. I know what you mean: at the beginning of this week, I was fit to be tied. But I can testify to the LOVE of Jesus. I screamed, I cried, I travailed and He answered. He has given me the PEACE. Praise to His Holy Name. ~ Sister Eve Show less

Executive Creative Director Volunteer

• 2010 - Aug 2019

Manages the day-to-day operations and administrative tasks for a not-for-profit women’s devotional ministry. Establish and implement policies, goals, objectives, and procedures. Reviews activity reports, customer surveys and other performance data to measure productivity, goal achievement, cost reduction and program improvement. Plans and coordinates organization’s financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency. Plans, directs, and creates events and programs, such as workshops, conferences, training seminars, mission outreach, fundraising, and children services.Create, plan, organize, develop and host events, activities and fundraisers to promote self-worth and enrichment through educational and spiritual programs. Such programs include Walking in Freedom! Workshops, training seminars, conferences, youth and community outreach.• Develops and implements product-marketing strategies, including advertising campaigns and sales promotions. • Establish short and long-range objectives and specifying strategies and actions to achieve them.• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among partners and vendors. Provides personal assistance, emotional support, personal care and communication to customers and prospective clients.• Designs and updates website and distributes emails to clients. Show less

Co-Founder/Co-Pastor

• Jan 2014 - Present

Manages the operation of weekly services. Organizes and prioritizes workload in response to specific timeframe. Keeps accurate record of church meetings and membership registry. Provides assistance with developing policies and procedures for church organization. Incorporates innovative ideas and activities to create, organize and plan church ministries for special presentations, programs, events and fundraisers. Designs flyers and other publications for various ministry events. Manages the operation of weekly services. Organizes and prioritizes workload in response to specific timeframe. Keeps accurate record of church meetings and membership registry. Provides assistance with developing policies and procedures for church organization. Incorporates innovative ideas and activities to create, organize and plan church ministries for special presentations, programs, events and fundraisers. Designs flyers and other publications for various ministry events.

Substitute Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Apr 2023

Elementary School Teacher

• Aug 2019 - Apr 2023

Administrative Assistant

• Dec 2014 - Dec 2018

Assisted, planned, developed, collaborated, and implemented programs for 4-H and Urban Youth Development, Family & Consumer Sciences, Community and Economic Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Horticulture. • Communicated with internal/external clients and volunteers and ensured smooth operations of one of the largest 4-H offices in the state. Effectively liaised for county director and eight county agents. • Continuously improved the coordination calendars, meetings, special events, and agendas. Managed multiple grant-funded youth programs. Show less

Executive Director

• Aug 2010 - 2015

Rhovonda plans, develops, and organizes events and activities to motivate others to reach their full potential in God, and to see what God sees in them, greatness. Her events include Walking in Freedom! workshops, training seminars, women's prayer breakfasts, Holiday Brunches, community and youth outreach. "Lord, lord, lord, lord, you sho been good to me! What an awesome conference. If you haven’t walked in freedom - break the chains, release the shackles, come out of bondage -FREEDOM. Be a Mary, a Martha, a Ruth, a Bathsheba. Begin your walk today.” ~ Debbie Hagins “What a liberating experience! Rhovonda Brown Author thank God for you and the vision you've made plain by His grace.“ ~ Tara Grace “Amen. I truly enjoyed myself every year is a blessing” ~ Adrian Wooten “I was overwhelmed by the phenomenal Walking in Freedom workshop on Saturday. Feeling truly blessed in more ways than one. Praise God for his infinite Wisdom.” ~ Shirrie Harrell Show less

Executive Assistant

• Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

Provided day to day administrative and executive support for the director and owner. · Managed staff. Maintain accurate records of expenses and budget allowance for special programs and activities. · Developed and maintained student and employee personnel files with upmost confidentiality. Approved and submitted payroll for staff. · Planned and carried out daily childcare activities, evaluated the effectiveness of the program and activities. Ensured the safety and physical well-being of the children. · Maintained regular communication with parents and contributed to the effective operation of the overall childcare program. · Ensured compliance with city and state licensing. Followed policies and procedures and adhered to state licensing regulations. · Maintained portfolios on assigned group of children throughout the school year and communicated regularly to parents of their child’s progression. · Managed and monitored afterschoolers. Incorporated creative lessons and interactive activities and assisted them with homework. · Prepared, provided and monitored students’ mealtime. Show less

Pathology Liaison

• 2006 - 2011

Under the direction of the Laboratory Director, Quality Manager and the Point of Care (POC) Coordinator, performed technical departmental procedures. Procedures included, but not limited to, processed patient specimens, compiled Laboratory/Pathology forms for document control, filed requisitions, tracked quality, performing maintenance, processed send-out requests and ensured proper supplies were available. Received, processed and stored of specimens, and documented QC. Performed administrative and executive support for Laboratory Management, Director, Pathologists, and COO through computer skills and record keeping. Established work procedures and standards to improve efficiency and effectiveness of assigned operations. Ensured compliance with established corporate standards by reviewing and evaluating the work and performance of colleagues. Created, prepared, compiled, and updated databases, spreadsheets for Pathology Quality Management Reports. • Recording secretary for Pathology Quarterly meetings and Laboratory staff monthly meetings. • Managed medical records and reports. Created and prepared spreadsheets, reports, and presentations that improved inventory management, reporting accuracy, and quality improvement. • PeopleSoft access, reviewed, verified accounts, tracked, submitted payments. Interacted with vendors, purchasing, and accounts payable. Show less

Teacher

• 2004 - 2005

• Managed students and monitored their safety. Organized, created and planned activities for children participating in the Mother’s Day Out Program. • Interacted and introduced infants and toddlers to basic concepts. Created, prepared, and planned curriculum and daily activities for preschool-aged children to advance to kindergarten. • Used infant and toddlers’ playtime to improve their language, to include storytelling and dramatic play, and other creative activities through dance, art, and music. • Maintained students file, progress, routines, and interest. Show less

Substitute Teacher

• 2003 - 2004

Fulfill short-term substitute assignments across all subject areas, effectively teaching students of varied academic, age levels (grades K-12) and diverse cultural backgrounds. Implemented and followed teachers’ lesson plans. Supervised and provided assistance for students. Maintained effective classroom control. • Instructed classes of as many as 24 students; communicate with teachers, administrators and parents; and build a positive rapport with students. • Consistently praised for dedication, reliability, organization and effectiveness as one of school district’s most in-demand substitutes. • Filled in for permanent teachers at a moment’s notice; closely adhered to lesson plans; and kept students motivated, engaged and focused. Show less

Para-professional (Pre-Kindergarten, Special Education, Resource Aide)

• 1998 - 2000

• Provided in classroom support for learning disability and special needs students in Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth grade. Helped strengthen students in academics by creating and planning educational activities.• Prepared, maintained, and updated confidential and important documents. Arranged and coordinated Parent/Teacher conferences, appointments, schedules, and attend ARD meetings. Filed, organized, and kept inventory of instructional materials for special education.

Substitute Teacher

• 1997 - 1998

Fulfill short-term substitute assignments across all subject areas, effectively teaching students of varied academic, age levels (grades K-12) and diverse cultural backgrounds. Implemented and followed teachers’ lesson plans. Supervised and provided assistance for students. Maintained effective classroom control.• Instructed classes of as many as 24 students; communicate with teachers, administrators and parents; and build a positive rapport with students. • Consistently praised for dedication, reliability, organization and effectiveness as one of school district’s most in-demand substitutes. • Filled in for permanent teachers at a moment’s notice; closely adhered to lesson plans; and kept students motivated, engaged and focused. Received letters of recognitions from administrations, staff, and parents.• Frequently subbed for special education teachers. Showed resourcefulness and teaching effectiveness in meeting the needs of students with learning disabilities. Show less