Philip Sonnenberg
La Porte,IN
Summary
Goal-oriented Team Manager commended for first-rate leadership, communication and multitasking abilities. Well-versed in implementing team objectives and goals and mediating interpersonal issues. Offering 27 years of hands-on experience overseeing daily operations and guiding team members toward achieving goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Team Manager
Westville Correctional Facility
Westville, IN
10.2016 - Current
- Motivated team members to consistently achieve or exceed performance expectations.
- Created shift schedules and coordinated with team members to maintain sufficient staffing levels during employee absences.
- Led regular team meetings to communicate current policy and procedure and relevant updates.
- Analyzed and measured employee performance, taking appropriate disciplinary action or recognition based on work performance.
- Oversaw daily workloads and workflow for smooth operations.
- Conducted regular employee performance evaluations to offer constructive feedback and solutions to propel improvements and growth.
- Delegated work assignments and prioritized tasks.
- Suggested various operational strategies to increase programming and jobs for incarcerated individuals.
- Set goals for performance and deadlines to comply with IDOC vision and goals.
- Initiated training sessions and coached employees to develop effective staff.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heritage Academy
New Buffalo, Michigan05-1994
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice/Business Management
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FLSkills
- Graduate of the IDOC Leadership Academy
- Graduate of the IDOC EEL Program
- Graduate of the IDOC Executive Leadership Program
- Attended Emergency Team Academy
- Attended SITCON Academy
Accomplishments
- Non-Custody Supervisor of the Quarter in 2018
- Non-Custody Supervisor of the Year in 2019
References
- Nancy Riley, Executive Director of Staff Development and Training
- Richard Curry, Executive Director of Emergency Response Operations
- Bill Wilson, Executive Director of Northern Region Facility Operations
- Mike Minthorn, Warden
Timeline
Unit Team Manager
Westville Correctional Facility
10.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Heritage Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice/Business Management
Pensacola Christian College
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