Whitney Phillips
Summary
College educated with 5 years of managerial experience working in Education, Finance and Criminal Justice. The ability to analyze complex legal issues, formulates legal arguments and provides sound advice on wide range of topics. Adept at navigating legal systems, leveraging resources and communicating with clients. Thorough understanding of precedents and regulations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Criminal Justice Training Specialist
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation
08.2023 - Current
- Delivers training and support for criminal and non-criminal justice agencies
- Assessed additional needs based on training progress and collaborated with management to meet requirements
- Ensures compliance with state and federal rules and regulations governing criminal justice information
- Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs to support organizational objectives
- Conducts skills gap analysis to identify training opportunities and develop appropriate training plans
- Assist in the selection and implementation of a Learning Management System to improve training efficiency
- Collaborates with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy of training content
Executive Administrative Assistant
Bessolo Design Group
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed professional and personal scheduling for CEO, including agendas, mail, email, phone calls, client management, and other company logistics.
- Coordinated complex scheduling and calendar management, as well as content and flow of information to senior executives.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Managed senior executives' travel logistics and activities, including accommodations, transportation, and meals.
- Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Gathered documents, data and formulated analytics to prepare issues for discussion and reports for review.
Classification Specialist
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Interviewed inmates within 72 hours of admission to the Jail and at least once, thirty days thereafter
- Exercised judgment in the classification and reclassification of inmates, as it pertains to Custody level, Sexual Violence Propensity, special handling, housing and program participation
- Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
- Reclassified inmates based on documented changes in behavior, attitude, custody status, program participation, or upon additional verifiable information
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services- Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Implemented lesson plans in a way that ensured consistency and optimal learning
- Assigned classwork and homework as necessary, according to lesson plans
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Modified teaching styles to fit the learning styles of various students
- Created lesson plans, grade classwork, homework and tests and attend parent-teacher conferences
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Inmate Programs Intern
Orange County Corrections
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided education services to assist incarcerated individuals (adults and juveniles)
- Sought out partnerships with community and faith-based providers in transitional services to promote offenders' re-entry into the community
- Developed and implemented inmate rehabilitation and reintegration programs.
- Made appropriate referrals, monitored client services in appropriate time frames, sought supervisory guidance as required, documented services provided and completed departmental procedures.
- Communicated with substance abuse treatment providers, attorneys and drug court representatives to assist program participants
- Wrote court letters and assisted with psychosocial assessments to inform Judge about the participants' progress
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Provided safety planning, crisis intervention and case management to inmates.
Certified Legal Intern
Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law - Juvenile Defense Clinic
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided legal representation to juveniles in juvenile court under direct supervision of a licensed attorney.
- Researched complex legal issues, drafted, and argued complex motions to suppress, dismiss, and vacate.
- Conducted depositions, detention/probable cause hearings, negotiated pleas, interviewed witnesses, and argued motions for pretrial release.
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Prepared accurate pleadings, motions and briefs for review by partner attorneys.
- Responded to and made discovery demands
- Filed legal documents promptly and accurately with local, state and federal courts.
- Summarized deposition transcripts and case materials for senior review.
- Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Financial Aid Processor- Default Management Specialist
Saint Leo University
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Provided support to default management plan and financial literacy activities to assure lowest possible default rates and general financial success
- Provided training to staff in person, in groups, and over the Internet using WebEx tools
- Performed financial aid literacy workshops, delivered open house presentations, taught classes, and executed other outreach activities
- Counseled students and parents about financial aid options and program details.
- Communicated with prospective students to illustrate available financial aid opportunities.
- Processed federal financial aid verifications per state and federal guidelines.
- Authored presentations and documentation for distribution to current and prospective students.
Student Finance Representative
Corinthians Colleges Inc.
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Provided students with accurate loan counseling and their eligibility for State/Federal financial assistance.
- Informed students of their financial obligation and financial policies and procedures.
- Determined Title IV eligibility through an approved needs analysis financial aid software system for students requesting Financial Aid.
- Counseled students and parents about financial aid options and program details.
- Communicated with prospective students to illustrate available financial aid opportunities.
- Reviewed initial financial aid applications for accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
- Designed financial aid reward packages, aligning contents with individuals' monetary and logistical needs.
- Processed unique financial aid profiles for undergrad and post-grad applications.
- Processed federal financial aid verifications per federal guidelines.
Assistant Director/Executive Admin Assistant
The WOHG Learning and Development Center
06.2007 - 09.2012
- Maintained all staff training records according to licensing standards and provided reports to the Director on a regular basis
- Assisted the Director with the daily operation of the center and assumed the Director's duties in her absence
- Acted as liaison between center, community, parents, and local, State, and Federal agencies
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Developed engaging and effective curricula for school aged children.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
Education
Juris Doctorate -
Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Orlando, FL05.2019
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science -
The University of South Florida
Tampa, FL08.2014
Skills
Analytical thinking
Leadership
Organization & Prioritization
Strong verbal & written communications
Efficient & detail-oriented
Case management
Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
Legal Documentation
Legal Research
Client relationships
Community And Leadership Experience
- NAACP, Florida State Representative (Voter Protection), 2019-2020
- Florida Guardian ad Litem, 2014-2021
Timeline
Criminal Justice Training Specialist
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation
08.2023 - Current
Executive Administrative Assistant
Bessolo Design Group
08.2022 - 01.2023
Classification Specialist
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
11.2020 - 05.2022
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services- Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2020
Certified Legal Intern
Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law - Juvenile Defense Clinic
05.2018 - 12.2018
Inmate Programs Intern
Orange County Corrections
04.2017 - 12.2018
Financial Aid Processor- Default Management Specialist
Saint Leo University
03.2014 - 01.2016
Student Finance Representative
Corinthians Colleges Inc.
09.2012 - 08.2013
Assistant Director/Executive Admin Assistant
The WOHG Learning and Development Center
06.2007 - 09.2012
Juris Doctorate -
Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science -
The University of South Florida
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