High School Project
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Gentry Phillips, Jr.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
269-***-**** cell
Gentry B. Phillips, Jr.
Objective To obtain a position where I can utilize my conflict resolution and
exceptional interpersonal skills, as well as writing and public speaking
skills, to help improve an organization’s end goal.
Experience May 2012 August 2013---Berrien County Department of Human
Services
Children’s Protective Services Specialist State of Michigan
• Conduct investigations into possible abuse and neglect of minors
throughout Berrien County Michigan
• Conduct conflict resolution meetings with family members
• Conduct drug screens
• Liaison between law enforcement, school, and hospital officials
• Transportation of minors and their family members
• First responder to emergency calls that involve minor children
• Provide court reports and testimony when necessary
• Decide proper placement of children under duress
August 2006 December 2011---Lake Michigan College
Grade Advisor (High School Benton Harbor and Covert High Schools
• Provide counseling to Benton Harbor and Covert High School students
in preparation for state required testing (ACT)
• Present workshops related to social skills, academic planning, and
career choices, and host college campus visits
• Foster working relationships with Benton Harbor and Covert Area
Schools administrators, staff, and faculty
• Assist in on campus workshops, including financial aid and
scholarship searches
January 2004 December 2007 Boys and Girls Club of Benton Harbor
Unit Director Teen Program Administrator
• Director of the Charles Gray Teen Center, a unit of the Boys and Girls
Club of Benton Harbor serving teen club members.
• Direct oversight of youth, adult and volunteer staffing, daily
operations, budgets, program development, and teen members.
• Responsible for ensuring the integration of various programs,
including, health and life skills training, as well as character and
leadership education.
• Responsible for governance and compliance; ensured that all
programs met the criteria of grant funding and were in compliance
with state and local guidelines.
Project Lead Benton Harbor Leadership for Community Change
Project
• Recruitment of 25 fellows, adult and teen, male and female, to lead a
systems change project or projects in the Benton Harbor, MI
community, forming youth and adult partnerships
• Liaison between Kellogg Foundation representatives and the Benton
Harbor Community
• Coordination of a local leadership team to help with logistics and
training activities for the project participants
• Evaluation of activities and contracted advisor to the host agency
(Boys and Girls Club of Benton Harbor) to implement lessons
learned.
• Coordinate cross country travel for participants with oversight
responsibilities for the entire team.
March 2001 September 2003 Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
Behavior Intervention Specialist Administrator
• Managed staff training and development ensuring positive school
climate and parent satisfaction
• Trained, supervised and coached teaching staff in regard to the
correct implementation of the school’s behavioral model.
• Administered student (K-8) incentives and disciplinary
consequences
• Co-developed job descriptions and administrative standard
operating procedures
• Professional liaison with police authorities, court, and social service
representatives in the community.
March 1998 March 2001 Berrien County Trial Court St. Joseph, MI
Juvenile Probation Officer Family Division
• Managed and counseled delinquent youth and their families
(caseload of 15-30+).
• Updated reporting (written and verbal) to the court on probationers’
progress in adherence to court orders.
• Coordinated and worked with the various agencies including school
districts on juvenile sentencing recommendations and progress.
• Served as a liaison between community youth programs and the
court.
• Coordinated youth placements with local and state agencies.
Education 1991 1996 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA
• B.S. Psychology. Concentration: Human Services/Counseling
• College Preparatory Diploma, 1991 from Grace Christian School,
Watervliet, MI
Add’l Activities
• Kellogg Foundation 75th Anniversary Planning Committee and
final day emcee
• Proficient in public speaking, preparing documents, editing,
writing, and inter-personal skills. Advised and counseled
directors of non-profits, elementary and secondary education
principals, supervisors, and administrative staff on
relationship building and personnel matters.
References
Mr. Earl R. Williams
Principal, McKinley School
2196 Russell Boulevard
St Louis, MO 63104
Eleanor Marquis
Supervisor, Berrien County Department of Human Services
401 8th Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Hon. Gary Bruce
Probate Judge, Berrien County Trial Court
811 Port Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Pam Wertanen
Former Director, LMC Educational Talent Search
2755 E Napier
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Shanda Atterberry
Supervisor, Berrien County Department of Human Services
401 8th Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
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