top of page

Professional Experience of
CEO Phillip Chavira

Education

MBA, Fordham University
New York City, NY 

VP, Black and Hispanic MBA Assoc

Alumni of the Year (2015)

BA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
New York City, NY 

Cum Laude, Student Advisor to Faculty,

 Alumni of the Year (2015) , Alpha Psi Omega

Experience

NOV 2022 – PRESENT
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Phillip Chavira Corp, San Rafael, CA (remote)
  • Provide comprehensive business services and offer a range of solutions to empower your company's financial success and growth.

  • Services include; Bookkeeper, Small Business Strategist, Financial & Budget Analyst, Interim Financial Management, Payroll and Audit Support.

  • Industry knowledge includes; Arts & Culture, Coaching & Consulting, Conservation, Entertainment, Family Estates, Higher Education, Information Technologies, Nonprofit & Retail.

FEB 2023 – AUG 2023
Chief Operating Officer
RARE Coaching and Consulting, Atlanta, GA (remote)
  • Collaborate closely with the CEO to devise and prioritize business strategies & plans

  • Direct financial and human resource oversight: Drive financial excellence through budget implementation, oversee bookkeeping and tax accounting, manage AP/AR, ensure seamless payroll and new comprehensive benefits.

  • Streamline operational efficiency: Champion sales, client and vendor relationships, manage trademark and IP projects, enforce company-wide compliance, and oversee CRM.

FEB 2020 – FEB 2023
Finance Director & day-to-day Accountant
PRNSA– Education and Conservation Nonprofit, Point Reyes Station, CA (remote)
  • Business manager of $2.6m primary partner with the National Park Service at Point Reyes, demonstrating exceptional oversight and strategic management.

  • Spearheaded comprehensive bookkeeping systems for diverse revenue sources, including donations, grants, contracts, and retail operations. Ensured adherence to financial regulations, oversaw annual audits, and provided diligent supervision of payroll and benefits.

  • Oversaw HR, including recruitment, 100s new hires & training, employee relations, and compliance with labor laws and regulations.

  • Provided invaluable business development support to the Leadership team and Board of Directors, leverage expertise to drive growth, foster partnerships, and capitalize on passive income.

FEB 2017 – SEP 2019
Executive Director
Intiman, Professional Nonprofit Theater company, Seattle, WA
  • Oversaw business aspects of the 47-year-old nonprofit including; finance, fundraising, media 

  • & communications, operations, HR, education programs, and Board relations

  • Secured $2.7m in revenue in less than three years through authentic donor relations

  • Managed with compassion 15 staff members, 850 supporters & 4,000 patrons

Accomplishments

  • West Marin Fund Early Childhood Equity Grant Panelist (2020 to Present)

  • Received Seattle Mayor’s Arts Award (2019) & Tony Award Nomination for ECLIPSED (2016)

  • Resident Council for Director of Racial Equity for Seattle Center Cohort (2019-2020)

  • LinkedIn

©2023 by Sherman 

San Rafael, CA
Business Tax Certificate: 063025
pc@phillipchavira.com
 
bottom of page