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Watez Phelps

Watez Phelps

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Strategic Alliances Specialist at Cultural Concepts Consulting

  • Education

    • University of Evansville

      1997 - 2004
      Masters Public Administration Public Administration

      Activities and Societies: Served as: Secretary, Chair and Vice-Chair of the University of Evansville African American Alumni Association Developed and hosted forums: Disproportionate suspensions and expulsions of minority students in the Indiana public education system in conjunction with the Indiana Civil Rights Commission and Social Status of the African American Male Commission of Evansville Honoring Our Own: Recognizing the contributions University of Evansville African American graduates Appointed: University of Evansville first standing diversity committee.Developed thematic program: Influenced University of Evansville leadership to establish the Director of Diversity position at UE.Martin Luther King Jr. Day organizing committee Zeriah Priestly Carter scholarship award committee

    • University of Evansville

      1999 - 2001
      Bachelors & Masters Liberal Studies and Public Administration

      Activities and Societies: Founding member of the University of Evansville African American Alumni Association. Served as secretary, vice chair, and chair 2000 - 2010 Bachelors of Liberal StudiesMasters of Public Administration

    • The Culinary Institute of America

      1983 - 1985
      Associate's degree Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

    • The Culinary Institute of America

      1983 - 1985
      AOS Culinary Arts & Hospitality Administration

      Activities and Societies: American Culinary Federation

  • Experience

    • Oakland City University

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2007
      Advisor

      Provide college access and career awareness to under-privileged/economically disadvantage public education students through the federally funded Educational Talent Search program (TRIO).

    • Ivy Tech Community College

      Aug 2007 - Sept 2023

      Program Chair for Associate of Applied Science degrees in Hospitality Administration which focuses on: Development and Management of Attractions, Conventions, Event and Tourism Planning, Human Relations Management, Culinary Arts degree and certifications, Hotel and Restaurant Management. Certified ServSafe Food Handler Trainer and Proctor. Program Management: Curriculum Development and Instruction

      • Professor Hospitality Administration

        Aug 2007 - Sept 2023

      • Associate Professor/Program Chair

        Aug 2007 - May 2021

    • SCORE

      Feb 2011 - now
      Mentor for Small Businesses

      SCORE AssociationChapter 0268Evansville, Indiana 47708(812) 426-6144scoreevv.comMissionThe mission of the SCORE Association is to “Provide Resources and Expertise to Maximize the Success of Existing and Emerging Small Businesses.” The mission of the Evansville Chapter, therefore, is to actively implement and fulfill this mission in our area of operation.

    • Cultural Concepts Consulting

      May 2016 - now
      Strategic Alliances Specialist

    • University of Evansville

      Aug 2021 - now
      Adjunct Professor

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Watez Phelps
      Sadelle Berger Community Service Advocacy Award Evansville Human Relations Commission Mayors Award 2007 Developed college access initiative and Infinite Scholars College Scholarship Fair.
    • Awarded to Watez Phelps
      Student Support Services Award Indiana University Groups Program 2006 Organizing student applications for the needs based college scholarship Indiana University Groups Program.
    • Awarded to Watez Phelps
      University of Evansville Service Award President University of Evansville 2004 Served as secretary, vice chair and chair of the University of Evansville African American Alumni Association.Mentored UE Black Student UnionServed on the university alumni boardCommittee for university diversity initiativesMartin Luther King Jr. holiday committee
    • Awarded to Watez Phelps
      Service award Golconda, IL Job Crops Center Judge for culinary competitions.
    • Awarded to Watez Phelps
      United Way of Southwestern Indiana Advocacy Award United Way of Southwestern Indiana + Partnership developed with the United Way and Evansville Infinite Scholars to organize volunteers that assist with filling out the FAFSA government financial aid forms for graduating high school seniors.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Principal organizer and Evansville liaison to the Infinite Scholars Program of St. Louis, MO

      Issued by Infinite Scholars College Scholarship Fair on Oct 2006
      Infinite Scholars College Scholarship FairAssociated with Watez Phelps