1. PHILLIP A. CLARK
93 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 PREVENTION
North Carolina Substance Abuse Prevention Special InitiativesCoordinator
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 Coordinator
North 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
organizations, community coalitions, schools, businesses and other interested groups across the country;
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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 Coordinator
Red 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.