ARIKA B. PHILLIPS

Work History

Founder & Executive Director

Phillips Hill – Perry Foundation

Chesterfield, VA

07.2011 - Current

Oversee, and manage organization and staff
Build and maintain relationships with youth and their families
Establish partnerships with community leaders
Curriculum and program development and implementation
Write comprehensive operations and policy manual
Staff training and programming with clients
Developed comprehensive youth development programs
Secure and maintain 501(c) 3 status
Fundraising and budget management
Prepare and maintain organization’s reports and spreadsheets.
Established organizational mission statement through extensive collaboration and review
Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes
Coordinated and implemented effective training for professionals to improve organizational processes

Candidate/Campaign Manager

Arika Phillips for CCPS School Board Campaign

Chesterfield, VA

12.2018 - 11.2019

Local government candidate
Create and provide comprehensive plan to improve Chesterfield County Public Schools policies and governance
Plan, organize, host events to galvanize community
Volunteer recruitment and management, networking and building constituent and partner relationships
Fundraising, marketing, budget management, and financial reporting
Canvass community of voters, develop and deliver public speeches.
Networked among donors and fundraised to generate money for campaign
Developed policy positions and wrote public statements outlining stances
Built political coalitions to enhance message
Utilized social media advantageously for free and persuasive media
Oversaw teams of volunteers and monitored effectiveness of each area

Constituency Organizer

Abigail Spanberger For Congress Campaign

Henrico, VA

08.2018 - 11.2018

Act as liaison between campaign and African American community
Plan, organize, and host events that immobilized community
Establish relationships between candidate and community/faith leaders
Recruit minority volunteers
Help craft message to minority voter and volunteer
Encourage African American community to participate in campaign
Distribute campaign literature and organize minority groups for canvassing for GOTV
Visit polling places to monitor voter experience
Establish and expand network of African American contacts and supporters.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
Collaborated with team members to achieve target results

Director of Youth Programs

Ymca Of Greater Richmond

Richmond, VA

05.2015 - 11.2016

Oversee and responsible for licensed school-aged childcare programs’ coordination
Supervise 15+ staff members
Administration, planning, supervision, and delivery
Provide strong fiscal management,
Staff development
Oversight.
Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Monitored and maintained compliance with organization, licensing and funding source for program departments.
Adhered to negotiated annual budget and spending requirements.
Developed and maintained productive relations with local, state and federal stakeholders.
Provided overall supervision and management of program recruitment, hiring, training and terminating.
Helped develop monthly schedules and assignments.
Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
Recruited, interviewed and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.
Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.

Director, Childcare Programs

Phillips Youth Enterprises Inc, Little Leaders Childcare

Richmond, VA

01.2006 - 05.2011

Oversee all daily operations, budget management, administrative duties, state licensure compliance, scheduling, supervise staff and volunteers, lesson planning, special events planning, and conduct age-appropriate enrichment programs, and assist and implement special education services, program tracking and inventory.
Recruited, selected and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability
Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences
Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements
Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children
Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications
Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills and professional development to optimize learning environment
Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development
Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff
Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents
Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning
Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff
Reviewed and evaluated new and current programs to determine success and compliance with state, local and federal regulations and recommended necessary modifications
Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices
Oversaw safety requirements, inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review
Reviewed curriculum to evaluate success and recommend and implement changes

Youth Enrichment Counselor

Friends Association for Children

Richmond, VA

01.2005 - 01.2006

Create various curriculums for teen life skills programs, teen employment program, establish community partnerships, community needs assessments, work close with surrounding high schools, special events planning.
Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities
Identified cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encouraged students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals
Taught lessons to students and faculty regarding issues such as bullying and drug abuse
Instructed individuals in career development, job search and application strategies, resume writing and interview skills
Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning
Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops
Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

Youth Employment Specialist

AmeriCorps, City of Richmond

Richmond, VA

09.2003 - 01.2005

Created job preparatory manuals for teens, taught job readiness classes (one thousand teens enrolled), case manager, employment placement (teens), provided supervision and guidance for teens.
Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns
Conducted individual and group counseling sessions
Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning
Instructed individuals in career development, job search and application strategies, resume writing and interview skills
Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops
Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises
Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills

Summary

Overview

Work History

Founder & Executive Director

Candidate/Campaign Manager

Constituency Organizer

Director of Youth Programs

Director, Childcare Programs

Youth Enrichment Counselor

Youth Employment Specialist

Education

MBA - Nonprofit Studies

Bachelor of Science - Community Based Education

Career Studies Certification - Early Childhood Education

Skills

Affiliations

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