David Thomas
*** *** **** *** ****** Island NY 103**-***-*** -3334 ********@*****.***
Career Focus
Effectively listening with a strong ability to pay attention to detail and to assess any given situation will enable one to determine the most effective course of action.. Capable of solving any given problem in a timely manner in order to advance forward and meet all goals/objectives effectively is a must. Known to gain the trust of others and in turn their respect to solidify business relationships and increase revenue.
Exceptional Communicator
Team Player
Basic Accounting
Office Management
Microsoft Office 2010
Strong Leader
Accomplishments
Enhanced operations for a winning candidate for the 49th district city council race in Staten Island by effectively keeping spot on records as treasurer.
Opened a store front to be used as campaign headquarters, and contracted with the various agencies/ businesses to secure service to the premises.
Consultation experience to ensure client satisfaction.
Managed successful 3 and 4 star restaurants that catered to various clienteles who clamored for seats, making advance reservations necessary. Food costs were maintained at 42%, and liquor costs were 32%, during my reign an increase in profit was 3% higher.
Education
American InterContinental University Schaumburg, IL
Bachelor of Business Administration – Management 08/2014
GPA: 3.79
Associate of Arts in Business Administration 2008
GPA: 3.51
Professional Experience
Self Employed - Landscaper Staten Island NY
Consultant 2001 - Present
Consult with clients providing product knowledge and service information to ensure their needs and wants are met within their proposed budget
Promote business via word of mouth, promoting new products and services to ensure clients are receiving up-to-date information
Board of Elections Staten Island NY
Coordinator/Interpreter (Spanish) 2001 – Present
Managing Poll Site consisting of 20-30 poll workers ensuring procedural guidelines are properly enforced
Assisting Spanish speaking voters to better understand voting
Ability to display in-depth knowledge of the voting process, communicating and explaining thoroughly to voters thereby ensuring proper procedures are followed
Debi Rose 4 City Council in the 49th District” Staten Island, NY
Treasurer 2009 – 2011
Cultivated relationships (active listening) with volunteers and voters, hearing their concerns and supplying answers.
Trained with Campaign Finance learning proper procedures for filing contributions.
Compiled statistical information based on reports from the campaign while adhering to specific timelines
Restaurant 222 Manhattan, NY
Restaurant Manager 1998 - 2007
Hired staff commensurate with their level of experience. Staff had to be affable, professional, and capable of performing the duties assigned, thus ensuring a positive dining experience for all patrons.
Supervised in-house promotions in order to make front of house operations successful
Worked with an accountant for employee payroll
Professional Affiliations
2nd Vice President – Staten Island African American Political Assn. (SIAPPA), a political group aimed at empowering voters to get out and do their civic duty. Registered voters and introduced them to the political process.
David Thomas
259 Van Pelt Ave Staten Island NY 103**-***-*** -3334 ********@*****.***