Melody Phillips
Deputy Director, Parks and Recreation at City of Wilmington, DE- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
Mel and I have worked together on several projects and I was lucky to call her my supervisor. Under her leadership, I completed some of my best work and was able to gain valuable professional experience.
Markita J. Billups
I worked with Melody during her role as Student Support Specialist. In our work together Melody provided solid clinical support to students with emotional/behavioral health needs. Melody's approach is one of warmth, commitment, and passion. She employs strengths-based interventions to engage not only clients but also their families. She has a natural ability to lead others and is often consulted for her clinical expertise. She also collaborated with me to develop trainings to increase awareness and sensitivity to the needs of children of with emotional/behavioral health needs. For these trainings, Melody created a quick reference guide of effective interventions to use in the classroom environment for students with behavioral health needs. We received feedback from trainees that this resource equipped them with tangible strategies to engage students in the learning process as well as to provide supportive strategies to help students cope with their symptoms in the classroom setting. Melody is a joy to have on any team and as a leader. She is a valued resource and I'm thankful for the opportunities I've had to work with her.
LinkedIn User
As Melody Logan's advisor, I had consistent interaction with her determination over the two years she pursued her Master's degree at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. While continuing to be successful in her personal and professional life, she exuded a drive for excellence in creating her Applied Research Project evidenced by her continual inquiry into feedback about her writing style and presentation of ideas. Melody's passion for life, people, and learning made her an absolute pleasure to guide through the program.
LinkedIn User
Mel and I have worked together on several projects and I was lucky to call her my supervisor. Under her leadership, I completed some of my best work and was able to gain valuable professional experience.
Markita J. Billups
I worked with Melody during her role as Student Support Specialist. In our work together Melody provided solid clinical support to students with emotional/behavioral health needs. Melody's approach is one of warmth, commitment, and passion. She employs strengths-based interventions to engage not only clients but also their families. She has a natural ability to lead others and is often consulted for her clinical expertise. She also collaborated with me to develop trainings to increase awareness and sensitivity to the needs of children of with emotional/behavioral health needs. For these trainings, Melody created a quick reference guide of effective interventions to use in the classroom environment for students with behavioral health needs. We received feedback from trainees that this resource equipped them with tangible strategies to engage students in the learning process as well as to provide supportive strategies to help students cope with their symptoms in the classroom setting. Melody is a joy to have on any team and as a leader. She is a valued resource and I'm thankful for the opportunities I've had to work with her.
LinkedIn User
As Melody Logan's advisor, I had consistent interaction with her determination over the two years she pursued her Master's degree at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. While continuing to be successful in her personal and professional life, she exuded a drive for excellence in creating her Applied Research Project evidenced by her continual inquiry into feedback about her writing style and presentation of ideas. Melody's passion for life, people, and learning made her an absolute pleasure to guide through the program.
LinkedIn User
Mel and I have worked together on several projects and I was lucky to call her my supervisor. Under her leadership, I completed some of my best work and was able to gain valuable professional experience.
Markita J. Billups
I worked with Melody during her role as Student Support Specialist. In our work together Melody provided solid clinical support to students with emotional/behavioral health needs. Melody's approach is one of warmth, commitment, and passion. She employs strengths-based interventions to engage not only clients but also their families. She has a natural ability to lead others and is often consulted for her clinical expertise. She also collaborated with me to develop trainings to increase awareness and sensitivity to the needs of children of with emotional/behavioral health needs. For these trainings, Melody created a quick reference guide of effective interventions to use in the classroom environment for students with behavioral health needs. We received feedback from trainees that this resource equipped them with tangible strategies to engage students in the learning process as well as to provide supportive strategies to help students cope with their symptoms in the classroom setting. Melody is a joy to have on any team and as a leader. She is a valued resource and I'm thankful for the opportunities I've had to work with her.
LinkedIn User
As Melody Logan's advisor, I had consistent interaction with her determination over the two years she pursued her Master's degree at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. While continuing to be successful in her personal and professional life, she exuded a drive for excellence in creating her Applied Research Project evidenced by her continual inquiry into feedback about her writing style and presentation of ideas. Melody's passion for life, people, and learning made her an absolute pleasure to guide through the program.
LinkedIn User
Mel and I have worked together on several projects and I was lucky to call her my supervisor. Under her leadership, I completed some of my best work and was able to gain valuable professional experience.
Markita J. Billups
I worked with Melody during her role as Student Support Specialist. In our work together Melody provided solid clinical support to students with emotional/behavioral health needs. Melody's approach is one of warmth, commitment, and passion. She employs strengths-based interventions to engage not only clients but also their families. She has a natural ability to lead others and is often consulted for her clinical expertise. She also collaborated with me to develop trainings to increase awareness and sensitivity to the needs of children of with emotional/behavioral health needs. For these trainings, Melody created a quick reference guide of effective interventions to use in the classroom environment for students with behavioral health needs. We received feedback from trainees that this resource equipped them with tangible strategies to engage students in the learning process as well as to provide supportive strategies to help students cope with their symptoms in the classroom setting. Melody is a joy to have on any team and as a leader. She is a valued resource and I'm thankful for the opportunities I've had to work with her.
LinkedIn User
As Melody Logan's advisor, I had consistent interaction with her determination over the two years she pursued her Master's degree at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. While continuing to be successful in her personal and professional life, she exuded a drive for excellence in creating her Applied Research Project evidenced by her continual inquiry into feedback about her writing style and presentation of ideas. Melody's passion for life, people, and learning made her an absolute pleasure to guide through the program.
Experience
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City of Wilmington, DE
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Deputy Director, Parks and Recreation
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Teen Warehouse
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Operations
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May 2019 - Apr 2022
Responsible for fostering a coalition of diverse leaders, with an emphasis on building partnerships through innovative program initiatives that includes access to The Warehouse For Teens, By Teens prototype to other community organizations interested in scaling their youth leadership model up. Oversee operational needs of an organization with a 2.5-million-dollar budget, including strategic partnerships, recruitment, onboarding, and retention of members in The Warehouse Alliance network. Represent the organization in public forums, with philanthropic foundations, the media, private and public donors. Design RISE (Reaching and Investing in Youth for Sustainable Employment), an employability skills program aimed at providing leadership and work-based learning opportunities to youth. Successfully acquired more than 2 million dollars in funding for the RISE program from 2021-2022 Direct the registration and membership intake of more than 500 youth from 2020-2021 Manage and oversee the Teen Executive Committee on by-laws, voting constitution, event planning, membership intake and external partnerships. Create a community center coalition of transportation services for youth through The Warehouse Electric Bus pilot initiative. Train, direct, evaluate staff and conduct associated administrative functions including but not limited to budget monitoring, financial reconciliations, human resource and payroll processes. Network with businesses, educational agencies, and government offices to identify resources and enhance partnerships that strengthen program service delivery, while addressing critical community needs. Streamline revenue sources, including short- and long-term lease agreements, program partnership and shared service agreements Highlight collective impact plans constructed by youth that elevate social justice areas of concern (i.e., climate change, racial equity, economic mobility, etc.) Show less
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Generation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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500 - 600 Employee
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Program Manager
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Sep 2018 - Apr 2019
Structure operations and supportive resources for the DC Hospitality Program. Create and manage a budget, that includes transportation assistance, stipend checks and incentives. Supervise and provide leadership for 2 staff members. Strategically identify and cultivate new partnerships and pitch Generation. Recruit students using promotional and marketing methods, such as presentations to community-based organizations, individual student outreach, social media, etc. Manage and train the instructor and peer mentor. Develop timeline for cohort, (i.e., recruitment, training and transition to employment) Provide access to job specific certifications and workforce development credentials. Acquire new funding resources and grow current ones. Design youth market trends and competitive analysis solutions. Show less
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Delaware Technical Community College
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Dover, Delaware Area
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Program Manager
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Aug 2015 - Sep 2018
Wrote, executed and monitored over $800,000 in grant funding that incorporated payroll, direct benefits, consumable expenses and indirect services. Managed day-to-day operations of the Out of School Youth and Adult Basic Education/GED® programs. Ensured compliance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Grew employment partnerships with legislators, colleges, community organizations and other local businesses. Advanced career pathways that lead to sustainable living wages for youth and adults. Provided access to job specific certifications and workforce development credentials. Maintained an 88% credential attainment rate among youth providers in the State of Delaware. Designed youth market trends and competitive analysis solutions. Supervised, coached and identified training requirements for staff members. Conducted performance evaluations and communicated goals to employees. Show less
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Behavior Analyst Technician
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2015
During my tenure, I was successful with creating Individual Service plans, collaborating with school administrators to implement functional behavioral assessments and ensuring students had the requisite resources they needed and effective behavior intervention plans. I also conducted observations of youth in their natural environments and assessed their behaviors, tone and attitude in order to create individual service plans. This was done in conjunction with their families, schools and outside agencies in order to assist them with behavior modification, while utilizing evidence based-practices to reinforce positive behavior and redirect negative attention seeking. Show less
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Student Support Specialist
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
Facilitated Professional Development workshops and presentations on the connection between mental health and education. Provided counseling and therapy referrals for youth with behavioral health challenges. Provided consultation and recommendations to parents regarding behavioral issues. Accompanied youth to court hearings and testified during trial procedures. Provided transitional support and resources to students who transitioned forward from alternative placement back to their district home school. Conducted research and assisted families with adhering to medication compliance for their children. Show less
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