Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kevan L. Turman has planted his roots on the east coast. Having attended Philadelphia Public Schools until he was college age, Mr. Turman decided to venture slightly outside of the city to attend Lincoln University in 1997.
Upon graduation, Mr. Turman joined MBNA, Credit Card Bank as a participant in the Management Development Program. Though the corporate world proved to be one of great knowledge and experience, it was Mr. Turman’s vision to return to his Alma Mater and serve as the Lincoln Man he was groomed to be while still a student. In November 2003 he returned to serve in the Admissions department.
As fate would have it, Mr. Turman was provided the opportunity to live in Ghana, West Africa so he left Lincoln to help build a local community on the continent. Upon his return, Mr. Turman served as a Language Arts and Social Science Teacher. Again, his heart yearned for Lincoln University’s roots, and in February 2006 he made what he thought was his final return as the Director of Alumni Relations.
Four years later he realized that his stint at his Alma Mater should come to an end if he planned to reach the professional goals he set for himself. He joined the Alumni Relations team at The University of Delaware as their Associate Director of Alumni Clubs. He later went on to work for Wiley College and Grambling State University and is now back where it all started; Lincoln University. He came back as the Assistant to the President for Lincoln University’s 13th President and most recently became the Campaign Manager for this Institutions 1st Student’s First Endowment Campaign where the University sets out to raise $10 Million for need-based and merit-based Scholarships.
During all this time and relocation, Mr. Turman progressed from a man to a husband & father. Kalisha and Kevan Turman are embarking upon 10-years of marriage and have an 8 year old son named Isaiah and a 6 year old daughter named Kayla.
Current Whereabouts:
Lincoln University
1570 Baltimore Pike
Lincoln University, PA. 19352
Campaign Manager|
The Lincoln University
From March 2014 to Current • 12 year(s)
Manage a $10-Million Campaign and staff of 15, raised $2.1 Million in less than one fiscal year.
Assistant to the President/Researcher|
The Lincoln University
From June 2012 to Current • 14 year(s)
Speech writer, assist with Cabinet, design and evaluate programs, serve as facilitator and internal consultant to 4 divisions.
Director of Development|
Grambling State University
From June 2011 to April 2012 • 1 year(s)
Managed staff of 5, oversaw Annual Fund and Endowments, prepared strategies for $15 Million Capital Campaign.
Director|
Wiley College
From November 2010 to May 2011 • 1 year(s)
6-month stint to rebuild the office of the Annual Fund, delivered the largest sponsorship return.
Associate Director of Alumni Clubs and Young Alumni Programs|
University of Delaware
From June 2009 to August 2010 • 1 year(s)
Managed 33 Alumni Clubs regionally and internationally, created G.O.L.D. young alumni program.
Director|
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
From February 2006 to June 2009 • 3 year(s)
Raised on average over $500,000 per year from Alumni Constituents, increased renewals by nearly 35%.
Language Arts & Social Science Teacher|
Sankofa Academy Charter School
From September 2005 to January 2006 • 1 year(s)
Taught 5th grade Language Arts and 5th-8th grades Social Science, among 5 original teachers who helped start the school.
Project Leader, Operation Ghana 1|
Operations Crossroads Africa (OCA)
From June 2005 to August 2005 • 0 year(s)
Led group of 7 individuals, taught English and Mathematics, contributed to building classroom block and digging well.
Coordinator|
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
From May 2004 to June 2005 • 1 year(s)
Assisted in development and implementation of co-curricular programs, coordinated university tours and First Year Experience.
Counselor/Tour Coordinator|
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
From November 2003 to May 2004 • 1 year(s)
Made decisions on high school student acceptance, organized tours and marketing strategies to promote the University.
Management Development Program Participant|
MBNA America
From August 2002 to November 2003 • 1 year(s)
Rotated through various departments to understand lending business, obtained Credit and Business Lending Authority.
Program Coordinator|
MBNA America
From May 2002 to July 2002 • 0 year(s)
Coordinated program for 25 students from Historically Black Colleges, interviewed and selected scholarship program participants.
PGA Tour Coordinator|
MBNA America
From December 2001 to May 2002 • 1 year(s)
Worked with PGA Tour to coordinate Direct Promotions events, traveled to Phoenix Open and various states.
Intern|
MBNA America
From June 2001 to August 2001 • 0 year(s)
Worked in Telephone Access Customer Satisfaction, worked on special projects as reward for top performance.
