Tara Phillips
Executive Director @Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
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WORK HISTORY
Executive Director @Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
Baltimore, MD, US
Key leadership position within the Division of Early Childhood, responsible for directing all operational, policy and strategic initiatives in partnership with the Assistant State Superintendent, with a focus on delivering high-quality programs and services that meet the needs of the children, families, and early childhood educators in the state of Maryland. Ensure excellence in customer service, support implementation of MSDE’s strategic plan and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
EDUCATION
Hampton University
MBA
Chicago State University
Graduate Coursework in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Hampton University
BS
SKILLS
ABOUT TARA PHILLIPS
Greetings, I am Tara Phillips!I am a goal-focused professional with a rich background in overseeing diverse operations within the early childhood education field, driving organizational growth, optimizing operations, and maximizing financial performance. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated success in supervising and streamlining operations, enhancing service delivery, and mitigating risks. In addition, I am well-versed in building collaborative partnerships with clients and stakeholders, while providing invaluable support to parents and facilitating comprehensive evaluations for children with developmental needs. Moreover, I am adept at ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, driving revenue growth, and implementing cost-reduction strategies. As well as, I excel at cultivating and nurturing cordial relationships with stakeholders and leading high-performing teams to achieve strategic objectives. Likewise, I am experienced in leading all aspects of strategic planning, business development, and organizational transformation. Furthermore, I am instrumental in navigating dynamic business environments and leveraging market insights to capitalize on emerging opportunities.Areas of Expertise• Strategic Planning & Execution• Business Development & Growth • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Revenue Generation & Enhancement• Market Analysis & Trend Identification• Team Building & Leadership • Process Improvement• Financial Management • Stakeholder AdministrationConnect with me today to find out how I’ll make your mission my mission, to help bring ALL of your business objectives into focus!
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