Phlunté E. Riddle, Psy.D. Linkedin.com/in/phlunte-riddle-b94b1b9/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Well-recognized Pasadena leader and career police executive with nearly 29 years of proven results and progressively increasing responsibilities on the Pasadena Police Force, rising to Lieutenant/Chief s Adjutant, the equivalent of Captain in other jurisdictions. 20 years of extensive management experience and education. Deep experience and passion for community policing, combined with an institutional knowledge of department culture, the Pasadena community, and corollary challenges. A strong supporter of police transparency and reform. Transformational leader with high levels of Emotional Intelligence and strong team-building skills. PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY Founder/President, Executive Coach & Leadership Consultant 2013-Present Phlunte E. Riddle Leadership Consultants: Pasadena, CA Consult privately with individuals, small groups, or large organizations to enhance individuals or team s organizational capacities. Motivational speaker on various topics relating to the common good, such as social justice, police reform, public safety, mental health, developing leadership, mentoring, and gender equity. Director, Field Representative 2016-Present Office of Assembly Member Chris Holden (41 st district): Pasadena, CA Served in these various capacities: Director of External Affairs (May 2018-Present); District Director (April 2017-2018); and Senior Field Representative for Pasadena and Altadena (October 2016-April 2017). Provide research, insight and analysis on array of areas, including public safety, judiciary, mental health and homelessness. Considering community concerns while ensuring decisions to avoid unintended consequences. Represent Assembly Member Holden in meetings with city leaders, city councils, and county elected officials. Evaluate potential candidates for California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and Assembly Member endorsements Advocated and gathered support for three legislative bills on behalf of Assembly Member Holden that were signed by the Governor: AB 959 Regional Center Transparency for Adults and Children with Disabilities AB 2599 Expungement of Criminal Records (Transparency) AB 620 Trauma Informed Counseling for Parolee Hearings Coordinated and moderated panel on Public Safety: Prop 47 & 57, and Assembly Bill 109: What You Need to Know. Candidate: California State Senate 2016 25 th District Campaigned as an innovative leader with broad experience bringing people together to solve problems consensually, keep our communities safe, make investments in our schools, and collaborate to create opportunities for middle-class families. Endorsed by numerous civic leaders, elected officials and organizations, such as governmental officials past and present from California.
Endorsed by 6 local Police Officers Associations, including Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Burbank Airport, Glendora, Claremont and La Verne. Interim Executive Director 2013 YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley Chapter: Pasadena, CA Provided leadership, vision and direction to organization in a transitional period of 3 months. Partnered with and reported to the Board of Directors with close collaboration and a focus on managerial operations, such as updating policies and outreach programs; and incorporating systems for measurable outcomes in goal attainment. Provided fiscal oversight, including a tracking system for equipment distribution. Served as Public Relations Spokesperson, and provided racial and gender mediation for girls and young women. Police Lieutenant 1996-2001 Pasadena Police Department: Pasadena, CA Had long, distinguished career on the police force, from 1984-2012. Started as patrol officer and rose through the ranks, making ethnic and cultural history along the way by being the first to attain certain ranks and recognition. Held the following titles with the specific responsibilities in the indicated timeframes: Police Lieutenant: Chief s Adjutant, 2009-2012 Strategic advisor and confidante to Chief of Police on key department issues; responsible for critical thinking to generate commitment of operational effectiveness. Represented Chief in meetings with state and city representatives and community members, as well as at finance, legislative & economic development committee meetings for Pasadena. Collaborated with Internal affairs and departmental Risk Management on critical situations including officer-involved incidents. Managed and prepared year-end reports on grants totally more than $2M over 8 years. Conducted research and cost analysis proposal for the city of Pasadena to deliver police services to Sierra Madre Police Department. Updated and revised policies and procedures regarding pursuit, K-9, Safe Schools and outreach policies, conducted numerous audits and inspections including proper in-car computer usage, provided suggestions for effectiveness of divisional budgets Served as Public Information Officer coordinating and facilitating federal, state and local press conferences for the Chief, City Manager and Tournament of Roses CEO; spoke on media panels and participated in community workshops Police Lieutenant: Special Projects, 2009 Managed and provided strategic planning for Special Teams which included the Neighborhood Action Team (NAT), Safe Schools Team, Park Safety Specialists, K-9 Unit, and the Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Evaluation Team (HOPE). Composed the original Memorandum of Understanding partnership agreement between the police department and Pasadena Unified School District for the School Resource Officers. Police Lieutenant: Support Operations Division, Traffic Section, 2005-2009 Identified and implemented significant traffic solutions throughout the City resulting in reduced traffic speeding, collisions, and fatalities. Collaborated with Department of Transportation and Rose Bowl management to enhance bike safety, share the road, and strategic planning projects for traffic control.
Managed line-item section budget and Office of Traffic Safety grants of $850,000 in awards. Lead DUI Education including Every 15 Minutes yearly high school programs, enforcement programs and fatal collision investigations. Police Lieutenant: Field Operations Division, 1996-2005 Community Policing Watch Commander responsible for reducing crime and issues affecting quality of life and safety to enhance community relationships. Directed and managed K-9, Equestrian and Reserve Units; researched and implemented contractual Bloodhound Program. Managed critical incidents and investigated citizen complaints. Supervised internal and external mediations and internal affairs investigations. Police Lieutenant: Community Services Section, 1996-2001 Accountable for all community-related programs, including outreach programs: D.A.R.E., School Resource Officers; Police Activities League; Youth Advisor Program, N.A.T., Neighborhood Watch programs, cultivation of non-profit relationships. EDUCATION: DEGREES & SPECIALIZED TRAINING Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D) Emphasis: Organizational Management & Consulting 2015 Phillips Graduate Institute: Chatsworth, CA Portfolio: The Value of Emotionally Intelligent Leadership to Engage the Millennial Worker Master of Arts, Organizational Leadership 2008 Woodbury University: Burbank, CA Bachelor of Science, Public Administration 2004 University of La Verne: La Verne, CA Peace Officers Standards &Training (POST) 2007 Command College, Class of 40 Thesis: Leading the Next Generation of Law Enforcement Through Emotional Intelligence Peace Officers Standards & Training 2018 Basic Academy Requal #51 136 hours POST Control # 2540-25000-18-1001 Advanced Leadership and Strategic Thinking (3 month residency) 2003 FBI National Academy: Quantico, VA OTHER PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY: Adjunct Professorships Goldenwest Academy: Situational Leadership for Supervisors 2014-Present Biola University: Sociology & Criminal Justice 2013-2015 University of Phoenix: Criminal Justice & Securities 2012-2014
Publications Resume Addendum Why is K-12 Education Critical? The Magazine Pasadena Foothills Region, April 2013 Leading the Next Generation of Law Enforcement Through Emotional Intelligence, California Peace Officers Association Journal, March 2008, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Publication, May 2008 Leading the Next Generation of Law Enforcement Through Emotional Intelligence, Published Citation - FBI s Law Enforcement Bulletin Article, January 2009 Public Speaking The Value of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace, Glendale Community College Don t Just Be Business Owners, Be Leaders, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Women s Leadership & Networking Conference, YWCA Pasadena- Foothill Chapter HER Story Women s Conference, The Women s Business Momentum Center What Parents Need to Know about Internet Safety, Young African American Women s Conference, Pasadena City College Leadership Style Preferences for the Millennial Generation, University Club s Leaders Luncheon, Pasadena, CA Leadership Tools for the Millennial Generation, Leadership Pasadena Association Pathways for Youth Development, Pasadena High School 6 th Annual West Coast Global Forum, United Nations Association, So. Calif. Chapter Awards & Honors 2017 Shepherd s Door Domestic Violence Center: Community Service Honoree, Pasadena, CA 2017 Parents of the Year Association, Pasadena, CA. 2016 Glendale Community College Business Lecture Series Award: Social Entrepreneurship 2015 Women Achievers Honoree: Business Life, San Gabriel Valley, CA 2015 Aspires West Pasadena Award: Youth Mentoring 2014 Women of Achievement Award: Dedicated Church Worker - 2014 Pasadena/SGV Journal 2013 Distinguished Leadership of the Year Award 2013 Chamber of Commerce, San Fernando Valley 2013 50 Fabulous Women --The Magazine, San Gabriel Valley 2013 Grand Marshall --Pasadena Black History Parade 2013 SGV Regional Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Leadership of the Year Award 2012 Person of the Year-- The Magazine, San Gabriel Valley 2012 United Nations Association, Southern California Division UNA-USA Leadership Award 2011 Top Ladies of Distinction, Altadena Chapter 2011 NAACP Pasadena Unsung Heroine 2010 Alumni Leadership Award, Distinguished Leadership Leadership Pasadena 2010 Volunteer Award Shirley Fields, NAACP Pasadena Branch 2008 John Muir High School Alumni Hall of Fame, Government Service
Professional Organizations & Affiliations Law Enforcement International Association of Chiefs of Police Recruitment and Retention Council, Peace Officers Standards & Training Pasadena Police Department s Values-Based Review Board Former National Organization of Black Law Enforcement (NOBLE), National Recording Secretary, 2- year elected position & National Media Consultant Law & Public Service Pathway at Pasadena High School Former Advisory Board Community-Oriented Pasadena Chamber of Commerce United Nations Association, Southern California Division UNA-USA Lena Kennedy s Women s Health Conference Planning Committee Foothill Unity Center, Board of Director Pasadena Delta Foundation, Board of Director National Association for Advancement of Colored People Pasadena University Club United Nations Association Pasadena/Foothills Chapter, Former Vice President YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley - Former Board of Director National Congress of Black Women, SGV Chapter Maranatha High School Former Board of Director N.O.B.L.E. San Gabriel Valley Chapter - Former President Special Community or Civic Activities 2012 United Nations Association, Pasadena Chapter, & Machao Orphanage Benefit Concert to benefit Orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya -- Event Producer, Coordinator & Fundraiser 2011 Abundant Harvest Community-Wide Festival, Altadena, CA -- Co-Coordinator & Fundraiser