PHILLIP A. CLARK93 Forest Lake Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29681 (864) 616-8970 paclark62@gmail.com

PROFILE & COMPETENCIES

20 + years of managing relationships and sponsorships 20 + years of managing Board of Directors and Board committees to achieve organization goals 20 + years of creating and developing special events for community 20 + years of local, state and federal grant management 20 + years of program development, delivery and quality assessment Develop and manage awareness campaign reaching 80,000,000 per year Develop and manage organizational policies and procedures Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Core Competencies Budgeting/Forecasting Change Agent Relationship Building Event Planning Strategic Planning Staff Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONTRACTOR FOR THE FOLLOWING ENITITIES: November 2010 – Present

ROPER MOUNTAIN HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Advisor to Rotary Club of Greenville and Roper Mountain Science Center Association

Develop and design promotional materials for Holiday Lights Make introductory calls and follow up with current and potential sponsors Collaborate with committees between entities for sponsor benefits Serve as face/spokesperson for Roper Mountain Holiday Lights in the community Coordinate Holiday Lights sponsor event

MY CAROLINA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Senior Advisor to the Executive Director Strategically assisted with organization planning, branding, membership retention and recruitment. Developed and implemented membership benefits/options. Worked with university, local, state and national business partners to provide benefits for alumni members. Developed and implemented Board of Governor committee structure, descriptions and train staff liaisons. Developed and implemented regional club structure/procedures.

MICROSOFT PARTNERS IN LEARNING NETWORK

Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert US Program Manager Managed cadre of educator from across the country engaged in using technology in the classroom Managed and monitored Action Plan per educator and reporting progress Preparation of US Expert Educators for Global Forum Managed monthly webinars Conducted on going communication and support Served as liaison with World Wide team

Microsoft Teacher Academy Program Manager Managed bi-weekly calls with Partner Service Desk on status of trainings across the country Coordinated logistics for events, create & analyze survey data for each training/event Provided ongoing communication with the field, Liaison with US sales team Provided custom reporting for team leaders

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NC DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH/DISABILITIES/SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTIONNorth Carolina Substance Abuse Prevention Special Initiatives Coordinator

Coordinated National Prevention Awareness events in 100 counties. Designed and developed prevention materials for use by organizations, community coalitions, schools,

businesses and other interested groups Provided training and technical assistance to communities across North Carolina as they develop drug

prevention activities using strategic prevention framework (SPF) Designed and developed promotional materials Provide guidance and leadership within organization for special projects Built collaborative efforts from local and state entities for implementation of awareness events

ANUVIA PREVENTION & RECOVERY CENTER

Prevention CoordinatorNorth Carolina Center for Prevention Resources – Western Region Provided training, technical assistance and resources to 34 counties in Western North Carolina to increase

the effectiveness and build capacity of communities, prevention professionals, local management entities and providers.

Assisted communities in SPF (Strategic Prevention Framework) implementation of research-based programs, practices, policies, sustainability, social media and awareness.

Disseminated up-to-date information and resources regarding: funding opportunities, policies, research and best practices, current drug trends and training opportunities.

Encouraged and facilitated relationships building within and across regions.

FLU BUSTERS, Roswell, GA Aug. 2009 – Nov. 2010(Based in Simpsonville, SC) Company Closed November 2010

Region Vice President Built relationships with state departments of education, state health departments, schools, Parent Teacher

Associations (PTAs) and community organizations to educate and empower schools and communities to set up community vaccination clinics. Recruited, trained, supervised, motivated employees

SC PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION, Columbia, SC July 2007 - June 2009

President of the Board of Directors – Volunteer Position Managed all aspects of organizational operations Oversaw of financial matters, including budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable; Developed guidelines to meet membership needs and developed new strategies to recruit new members and

maintain existing members; Negotiated contracts; Hired, trained, supervised and motivated employees and volunteers Developed, trained and motivated district presidents and committee chairs Planned special events, worked with media to increase awareness of the association Built corporate, government and community support for both financial and membership goals

GREENVILLE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, Greenville, SC Feb. 2007 – Aug. 2009

Associate Director Performed extensive operations management responsibilities; Built and maintained relationships with a network of community coalitions and corporations across the country; Maintained contact with community coalitions nationwide to assist grass roots coalitions in developing and

implementing effective prevention strategies; Provided training and technical assistance to community coalitions, and encouraged collaboration and provided

strategies to coalitions across the country; Oversaw board of directors and special events; Worked with advertising agency and creative team to design and develop prevention materials for use by

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Negotiated contracts; Supervised accounts receivable; Maintained inventory control; Managed creative processes leading to manufacturing of promotional support materials; Developed and executed proposals for funding from foundations to corporate entities to support organizational

strategic plans

CLEAR ADVANTAGE, Greenville, SC April 2005 - Feb. 2007(A Division of Clear Channel)

Regional Account Manager Sold non-traditional advertising (promotional events); Sold traffic and weather network; Cold called for prospects and needs assessments; Made presentations, price negotiations and closing the sale; Ensured customer satisfaction; Assisted with event planning and coordination; Developed new key clients

GREENVILLE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, Greenville, SC Aug. 1991 - April 2005

South Carolina Parent Corps Coordinator / G-CAP Coordinator / Youth Program Coordinator / Red Ribbon Coordinator / Resource CoordinatorRed Ribbon Coordinator: Maintained contact with county/state government and community coalitions across the country to promote the

development of family and community coalitions to promote year-round alcohol, tobacco and other drug awareness and prevention programs using Red Ribbon as a catalyst;

Provided training and technical assistance, encouraged collaboration and provided strategies to coalitions across the country;

Worked with advertising agency and creative team to develop Red Ribbon materials for use by statewide commissions and coalitions, schools, businesses and other interested groups across the country;

Managed inventory and marketed Red Ribbon supplies (including shipping and invoicing); Managed ordering, fulfillment and distribution of goods.

G-CAP (Governor’s Cooperative Agreement for Prevention) Coordinator: Primary contact for the state-level staff; Oversaw daily work and activities of the SPF-SIG project; Communicated with the agency director; Provided mentoring and guidance to all staff working on the project; Oversaw the timeliness of all reports to be submitted; Consulted with all members of the coalition working on the project; Participated in all g-cap training and relay training opportunities to all coalition members; Communicated and worked to address all quality improvement issues; Managed deadlines; Mentored G-CAP staff; Oversaw collaboration with coalition officers

Youth Program and Resource Coordinator: Managed resource center; Maintained up-to-date information and controlled inventory; Recruited and trained middle and high school students to participate in community prevention activities; Organized first Greenville County Synar Legislature Tobacco purchase study which included recruiting and

training of volunteers, mapping out routes, assigning areas within county boundaries, and record keeping for county results.