Adriane M. Thomas
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Home: 229-***-**** ~ Cell: 229-***-****
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
To take a challenging role on business operations and give an efficient and effective solution that
will help an organization to achieve the best solution in business and ultimately increase its
productivity in market.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Proactive and motivated self starter with excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to appropriately communicate both orally and written, with diverse staff and
others including vendors and other agencies
• Working knowledge of computer usage and ability to use database software, internet
software, email, word processing, spreadsheet software, etc.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Skill in using computer software applications to prepare correspondence, spreadsheets,
presentations, graphs, etc., and to support management in tracking and managing various
administrative and operations programs and projects;
• Ability to work on multiple, complex projects; strong project management and follow-up skills;
strong ability to multi-task and continually prioritize changes project tasks/deliverables
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Colorado Technical University- Colorado Springs, CO (Fall 2011)
Master of Science in Management, Information Systems Security
Relevant Coursework:
Project Planning, Execution and Closure~ Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making~ Computer
Systems Security Foundations~ Project Management Processes in Organizations~ Software
Information Assurance~ System Security Certification and Accreditation~ Schedule and Cost
Control Techniques~ Contracting and Procurement in Project Management~ Network Security~
Security Management~ Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments~
Albany State University-Albany, GA (Spring 2009)
Bachelor of Science, Business Information Systems
Relevant Coursework:
Principles of Microeconomics~ Human Resource Mgmt~ Info Systems Resource Mgmt~ Mgmt
Info Systems~ Principles of Marketing~ Organizational Learning & Behavior~ Database
Management Systems~ Human Computer Interact~ Mgmt Science & Operation Mgmt~
Information Systems Framework~ Econ and Business Statistics~ Business Policy~ Systems
Analysis and Design
Darton College-Albany, GA (Summer 2007)
Associate of Science in Paralegal/Associate of Science in Office Administration
Relevant Coursework:
Word Processing Certification~ Beginning Keyboarding & Formatting Applications~
Fundamentals of Computer Applications~ Communicating in the Business Environment;
Windows~ Advanced Document Processing~ Office Machines~ Advanced WordPerfect/Word~
Occupational Experience~ Microsoft Word with Desktop Publishing
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Girls Incorporated, Albany, GA 1999-2013
Interim Center Director 9/6/2012-5/31/2013
Served as Interim Center Director at the East Albany Center location. Responsible for day-to-day
operations where I aide in the strategic decision making and operations that coincides with the Mission
and Vision of Girls Incorporated.
• Supervised employees by assigning work, reviewing progress and assessing
performance.
• Reviewed programs, services, forms and reports, and conferred with management to
identify problems and improvements.
• Developed and implements records management program and assures compliance with
program.
• Interviewed personnel and conducts on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work
performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.
• Prepares manuals and trains workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures or
equipment, according to organizational policy.
• Tracked all financial, personnel, supply, and other such transactions through the office in both
electronic and paper form
Assistant Center Director 2008-2012
Supervise staff, call staff meetings, and assist with the hiring, firing and disciplinary actions of staff
and volunteers. Conscientious in aiding the opening and closing one of our local program sites. Act as a
liaison between management and programming staff.
• Conducted organizational studies and evaluations,
• Designed office systems and procedures,
• Conducted work simplifications and measurement studies,
• Provided technical assistance and developing operations and procedures to assist
organization in operating more efficiently and effectively
• Maintains employee productivity and commitment to quality by encouraging and facilitating
involvement in process improvements and implementing applicable suggestions.
Program Specialist 1999 - 2008
Assist in implementing program evaluations in the organizations policy and planning of programs.
• Coordinates Girls Incorporated programs on a daily basis.
• Assist in implementing program evaluations in the organizations policy and planning of
programs.
• Received special training and certification in Girls Incorporated programming areas to teach
• Aids in the development and conduction of a variety of program studies
• Attends regional and national staff developmental workshops and training..
• Acts as the Teen Coordinator that focuses solely on current issues relevant to middle and high
school girls.
• Awarded Girls Incorporated Region IV Program Professional of the Year Award.
Dougherty County School System, Albany, GA 2005 - 2008
Paraprofessional 2007 - 2008
Helped implement, design and evaluate educational programs relating to the needs of the students.
• During the teacher's absence, served as the main source of information for the substitute
teacher.
• Helped students with assignments by utilizing specific teaching strategies and an acquired
knowledge of learning styles.
Substitute Teacher 2005 – 2008
Facilitated lesson plans outlined in absence of the teacher.
• Has a passion for quality education and student/school success
• Skills and knowledge areas include at risk & special needs students, formal and informal
learner assessment, classroom management and discipline, student engagement, technology
integration, and parent/teacher communications
• Consistently praised for dedication, reliability, organization, and effectiveness as one of the
school district’s most in-demand substitutes
Season’s Christian Care Center, Albany, GA 2005
Receptionist
Attended to visitors and dealt with inquiries on the phone and face to face
• Supplied information regarding the organization to the general public, clients, and tenants
• Provided general administrative and clerical support
• Screened and directed calls
• Dealt with queries from the public and tenants
Ingrid P. Driskell Law Office, Albany, GA 2004-2005
Legal Secretary/Receptionist
Responsible for the day to operation on the office, including organizing dates for hearings, printing,
organizing and filing motions with other attorneys or the court.
• Maintained legal correspondence with clients, by keeping them informed about the latest
developments regarding their case and sent necessary documents via e-mail, fax and standard
• Assisted the attorney in devising, proofreading and executed legal document which included
appeals, motions, and accident reports for clients, subpoenas and summons
• Completed legal research and aided in communication between the attorney and clients.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
• Plant a Tree Day Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful
• Georgia Teen Institute Youth Leadership Conferences
• Food bank of Southwest Georgia Daddy Daughter Dance
ORGANIZATIONS
Albany State University, Student Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda 2008- 2009
Darton College, Student Chapter -International Association of Administrative Professionals 2004-2007
Darton College, Student Government Association Representative
2004-2007
REFERENCES
Brandie Parker
Revenue Agent II
Georgia Dept. of Revenue
1501 13th Street Suite A
Columbus, GA 31901
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LaKisha Bryant Bruce
Chief Executive Officer
United Way of Southwest Georgia
112 North Westover Rd
Albany, GA 31705
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Flora Robinson
Center Director
Girls Incorporated
701 Park Place
Albany, GA 31705
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