Konnie Phillips
About Konnie Phillips
Konnie Phillips serves as Administrator II/Sr. HR Business Partner at UCAR, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in human resources spanning over two decades, she has held various roles at UCAR and other organizations, focusing on project management, organizational alignment, and diversity initiatives.
Current Role at UCAR
Konnie Phillips currently serves as Administrator II/Sr. HR Business Partner at UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization from Boulder, Colorado. In her role, she manages and supports various projects using technology tools such as Project Place and Planview Leankit. Her focus includes ensuring organizational readiness and minimizing risk while aligning projects with strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at UCAR
Konnie Phillips has extensive experience at UCAR, where she worked in various capacities from 2008 to 2021. She began as a Benefits Administrative Assistant, then transitioned to HR Generalist, and later served as Human Resources Business Partner/Operations. Her tenure at UCAR spanned six years in a business partner role, where she focused on aligning organizational projects with strategic plans and addressing diversity, training, and development needs.
Educational Background
Konnie Phillips holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management and Services from Regis University, which she completed from 2008 to 2012. She furthered her education by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis in Strategic Management from the same institution, completing her studies from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she achieved a Prosci Change Management Certification in 2018 and participated in a Managing Successful Projects Immersion Workshop at UCAR in the same year.
Early Career Experience
Before her extensive career at UCAR, Konnie Phillips gained experience in human resources roles across various organizations. She worked as an HR Administrative Assistant at Carnival Cruise Line from 2007 to 2008 and held positions at Stored Value Solutions (SVS) as a Human Resources/Payroll Assistant and Quality Assurance Specialist from 2000 to 2002. She also served as an HR Administrative Assistant at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa in 1998-1999.
Project Management and Leadership
In her current and previous roles, Konnie Phillips has demonstrated strong project management skills. She leads initiatives that focus on diversity, training, and development within the organization. Her ability to manage both small and large projects effectively is supported by her expertise in using technology tools to ensure alignment with organizational goals and strategic planning.