1. Phillip Armstrong
9221 S. Tripp Ave Oak Lawn IL, 60453 ~ 708.465.7145 ~ parmstrong@olchs.org
Executive Summary
Results driven project manager with many years of volunteer and community leadership roles in Chicago communities.
Motivational educator that uses evidence based approaches to develop students of integrity. Strong skills include:
organization, fundraising, and event planning.
Education
Millikin University May 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Public Relations emphasis)
Special Project: Phriday’s with Phil
Oak Lawn Community High School May 2009
Secretary of Student Council, Vice President of Freshman Class
District 229- Division 1 for IMEA (Illinois Music Education Association)
Professional Experience
Co-Educator & Teacher Assistant August 2015- Present
Oak Lawn Community High School, 9400 SW Highway
• Develop and co-facilitate lesson plans with teachers
• Facilitate discussions to re-enforce lessons presented by students
• Review materials as needed with students, individually or in small groups
Intern Project Development Coordinator January 2014 – May 2016
ChicagoMusic.Org (Chicago, IL)
• Developed and executed special projects in the Chicago music industry for progressive Performing Artist
• Built relationships with key stakeholders in local communities and the professional Chicago Music community
• Coordinated workshops, and related programs hosted by ChicagoMusic.org and Fortknox Recording Studios
• Raised $5000.00 to support cost for video, audio, and lighting equipment for production team
• Attended local Chicago Music festivals
Volunteer and Community Leadership Experience
Oak Lawn Community High School August 2015 – Present
• Served as Co-Sponsor for Global Society Festival Committee
• Developed a Motivational Speaker series for students and community members
• Contracted local United Peace Corp volunteer, Joseph Kern, as the inaugural speaker
• Launched inaugural, weekly “How to Adult Series” at local library for 9th
-12th
grade students
• Served as Co-Sponsor for 2016 Leadership Conference (~ 2000 student attendees)
• Coached conference facilitators on presentation and motivational skills
• Led workshop on professionalism/leadership and social media
Skills & Expertise
• Organizational
• Servant Leadership
• Result Driven Management
• Motivational Speaking
• Fundraising
• Event Planning
• Communication
Awards & Scholarships
• Legacy Award, Multicultural Student Council
• Service Learning Scholar, Millikin University
Association Membership
• Millikin University’s One Voice Alumnus

2. • Millikin University’s University Choir Alumnus
• Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity