Philip Fairweather

1306 East 72nd Place

Chicago, Illinois 60619
Phone 773-573-2107
E-mail pf58ccfa@westpost.net
Objective
To apply my diverse background in project management, strategic planning, educat
ion and transitional leadership in a growing/stable organization. To utilize my
grass roots entrepreneurial background, training and business expertise in an or
ganization that values visionary leadership and hands on project management and
development.
Work Experience
January, 2009 - May, 2010
Thomas & Herbert Consulting LLC
Business Development Director
Established national responsibilities and business development strategies in the
areas of, public housing and HUD contracting. Utilized national network to cap
ture government contracts in fields of core competence. Duties include relation
ship building, strategic planning, organizational collaboration, research and de
velopment, thought leadership, proposal development, business process improvemen
t, IT solutions, budgeting, marketing and public speaking. Critical roles inclu
de capture management, internal process development, and proposal management. Es
tablished business development pipeline of over $30m in contracting opportunitie
s within 10 months.
April 2008 - January 2009
Thomas & Herbert Consulting LLC
Transitional Executive Project Director (HCVP)
Responsible for the transition effort related to the Chicago Housing Authority H
ousing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP). Project oversight for the hiring, and mob
ilization of 60 staff members including housing specialists, team leaders, Famil
y Advisors, a Manager, clerks and administrative personnel. Developed Satellite
office locations, infrastructure and community connectivity. Additional respons
ibilities include but not limited to: Community liaison (Alderman, Chicago Publi
c Schools, Police Gang House Task Force, Landlords and Voucher holders) union ne
gotiations, administrative plan revision, customer service tracking, budget mana
gement, reporting, and process improvement. The CHA HCVP is responsible for 35,
000 housing subsidies.
2000- April 2008
Minds United Consulting Services
President and CEO
Provide consultative services on a variety of projects specializing in small to
medium size business. Services include; public school and community collaborati
ons, developing training programs, grant proposals, strategic planning, program
marketing, business technology solutions, research, business analysis, report wr
iting, community economic development, and new market strategies.
Clients Include:
2007
Mcfarland and Associates
Contracted Project Manager
Developed the consultative team to respond to the Chicago Housing Authority Requ
est for Proposal (RFP) for the Section 8 Housing Voucher Program.
Provided organizational leadership in developing RFP response and submission. D
eveloped the operating plan for managing 36,000 Housing Choice Voucher holders,
property owners and building inspectors. Developed staffing plan for over 200 e
mployees. Developed the operational budget which totaled $106 million annually.
2006
Garfield Park Conservatory
Contract Consultant
Developed the economic development strategic plan for the Garfield Park Conserva
tory. Provided business solutions to increase revenue streams, and secured coll
aborative partners to enhance community support, and program provision. Provide
d consultation on product development, marketing, budgetary considerations, comm
unity collaborations and programming to increase organizational revenue.
January 2004- December 2006
State of Illinois Department of Human Services
Project Director Illinois Teen Reach Entrepreneurial Program
Developed and implemented Youth Entrepreneurs Program in five cities within the
state of Illinois for the Illinois Department of Human Services Teen Reach initi
ative. Responsibilities included fiscal management of the $490,000 budget; staf
f management in each of the five cities; government report writing; program deve
lopment, and video documentation; establishing local collaborative partners incl
uding public schools; staff training and community public relations.
2003-2006
United States Tennis Association
Contract Consultant
Developed and implemented VIP Affairs program. Responsible for VIP
Relations and management during the two weeks of the US Open Tennis Championship
s. Acted as grounds guide, VIP/youth activities coordinator and US Open Histori
an.
January 2000- December 2003
Chicago Urban League
Contracted Project Manager and Grant Writer
Developed and implemented adult entrepreneurs training program. Responsible for
fiscal management, program delivery, 7 person staff management and reporting.
Wrote RFP response to the Chicago Empowerment Zone on behalf of the Urban League
and received award for $541,000 to subsidize entrepreneurs program. Developed
community collaborations and public relations program.
April 1996- July 1999
Chicago Housing Authority
Deputy Director of Economic Development
As a change agent for the Federal relief team that transitioned the Chicago Hous
ing Authority from the distressed housing list to the Best Practices list, my re
sponsibilities were to train public housing residents to start businesses the Au
thority could contract with. Managed a staff of 38, and received national award
s under the Clinton Administration for best practices in Welfare to Work two con
secutive years. Trained and Developed 143 businesses, contracted $230 million a
nd employed over 5,000 public housing residents. Operated and Managed 256,000 s
q. ft. business incubator which housed and serviced 58 businesses.
Education
DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts
with Honors
The Grants Institute, Los Angeles, California
Certified Grant Writer
The Kauffman Foundation, Kansas City, Missouri
Certified Entrepreneurial Training Instructor
* Business Plan Development
* Profit and Loss
* Feasibility Studies
* Pricing/Cash Flow Analysis
* Product Development
* Adult Learning Techniques
Additional skills
* Computer Skills: Microsoft Office 2007: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Quickbooks, M
S Project, Sharepoint
* Transitional Leadership
* Strategic Marketing
* Trainer
* Report Writing
* Project Management
Additional Accomplishments:
2008
NOAAH - National Organization of African Americans in Housing
Chicago Chapter Chairman - Entrepreneurship Committee
2007
Golden Key International Honor Society
Member of international society for academic excellence.
1997 & 1998
Best Practices - National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Organizations
(NAHRO)
Developed and implemented adult entrepreneurs program within Chicago Public Hous
ing as a welfare to work initiative.
1989-1996
United States Patent
Developed a sports training device that builds speed, endurance and vertical jum
p in amateur and professional athletes, for which I received a United States Pat
ent. Developed and launched a company that marketed the product worldwide and re
ceived accolades for assisting in breaking the world record in the long jump in
Sports Illustrated.
Military Service
1981-1985 United States Air Force
Electronic Warfare Systems Specialist
Rank at Discharge : SRA
Key Character Traits
* Exceptional people skills
* Meets demanding objectives
* Wins cooperation at all levels
****** Entrepreneurial thinker
* Award winning instructor
* Analyzes situations rapidly
* Intuitive decision-maker
* Consistently finds creative alternatives
* Ambitious
* Creative

References Available Upon Request