Bernice Phillips

Background

About Bernice Phillips

Experienced, knowledgeable and adaptable has extensive familiarity with federally funded programs in the areas of education and workforce development that is able to think creatively to develop new methods and approaches to achieve program goals and objectives while directing the efforts of departmental staff, developing multi-faceted work plans and offers sound and ethical judgment in identifying and solving difficult administrative and work related issues. • Knowledge of regional & local trends in employment training and labor supply and demand. • Strong understanding of the principles, methods and procedures in employment and training program design, planning and management. • Experience working with the US Department of Labor and the Arizona Department of Economic Security. • Able to analyze, evaluate and draw reasonable conclusions from intricate data. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Knowledge of grant writing and procedures to acquire federal, state and local tribal funding. • Able to establish and maintain healthy and effective work relationships.