Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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STANFORD PHILLIPS

Whycocomagh

Summary

Emergency management professional with strong background in coordinating emergency services and developing effective response plans. Expertise in crisis management, risk assessment, and resource allocation. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic situations. Highly reliable with focus on achieving impactful results. Proven ability to analyze risk, manage resources effectively, and lead teams under pressure. Skilled in developing and implementing emergency plans, coordinating with multiple agencies, and ensuring public safety.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Public Works and Infrastructure

Waycobah Fist Nation
06.2003 - 10.2022
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
  • Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.

Director of Housing & Public Works

Waycobah First Nation
06.2003 - 10.2020
  • Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
  • Maintained housing office systems and focused on web-based housing occupancy management system.
  • Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
  • Overseen construction Management on new home builds and renovations
  • Project Management on public bldgs and construction of new ie Irving-Tim Horton's, Community/Fire hall, along with maintenance on 12 other public administration buildings

Facility Manager

UNSM
06.2024 - Current
  • Developed strategic plans for facility improvements, considering both short-term needs and long-term objectives.
  • Improved facility efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Reduced energy consumption through the installation of energy-efficient systems and monitoring usage patterns.

Education

Emergency Management

NSCC
Truro, NS
10-2025

Certification OHS And Environmental Services

University of Fredericton
Fredericton, NB
08-2025

Water Information Technology Distribution #1

Nova Scotia Community College
Truro, NS
06.2006

Level 1 Fire Investigation

Canadian Fire Investigation School
Charlottetown, PE
07-2000

Fire Cause Determination

Justice Institute of Canada
Charlottetown, PE
02-2000

National Hostage Negotiator Certification

Canadian Police College
Ottawa, ON
04-1998

Canadian Critical Incident Association
Ottawa, ON
04-1998

Investigators Course

Canadian Coast Guard College
Westmount, NS
01-1998

Life Support Provider Award

Heart And Stroke Foundation
Halifax, NS
11-1995

RCMP Aboriginal Shield Prg. Suicide Intervention
Halifax, NS
03-1995

Peace Officer

RCMP POLICE ACADEMY
Regina, SK
05.1994

Skills

  • Issue Resolution
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • People Management
  • Cast and Crew Supervision
  • Financial Reporting
  • Budget Management
  • Scene Continuity
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Crisis Management

Languages

English & Mi’kmaq
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Copy of Certifications as attached:

  • RCMP POLICE TRAINING [SASK]
  • Cognitive interviewing (John Caster) [NS]
  • Accident investigation level 1 & 2 [PEI]
  • Special police investigators course [NS]
  • National hostage negotiators certificate [Canadian Police Academy OTTAWA]
  • Suicide Prevention Training
  • Fire Investigations Level 1 & 2 [PEI]
  • Water Distribution Operator [NS]
  • Wastewater operations

Timeline

Facility Manager

UNSM
06.2024 - Current

Director of Public Works and Infrastructure

Waycobah Fist Nation
06.2003 - 10.2022

Director of Housing & Public Works

Waycobah First Nation
06.2003 - 10.2020

Emergency Management

NSCC

Certification OHS And Environmental Services

University of Fredericton

Water Information Technology Distribution #1

Nova Scotia Community College

Level 1 Fire Investigation

Canadian Fire Investigation School

Fire Cause Determination

Justice Institute of Canada

National Hostage Negotiator Certification

Canadian Police College

Canadian Critical Incident Association

Investigators Course

Canadian Coast Guard College

Life Support Provider Award

Heart And Stroke Foundation

RCMP Aboriginal Shield Prg. Suicide Intervention

Peace Officer

RCMP POLICE ACADEMY
STANFORD PHILLIPS