Public Schools Human Resources
Resume:
Michael P. Thomas
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Halifax, MA 02338
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, and creative thinking skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as hard-working by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.
SKILLS
Organizational Effectiveness
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Leadership and Vision
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Facility Maintenance Oversight
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Recruitment and Hiring
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Project Coordination
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EXPERIENCE
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, Brockton, MA
Brockton Public Schools, July 2019-Present
Responsible to uphold the School Committee policies and procedures
Work closely with the Department of Education, School Committee, City Council and the local legislators to advocate for increased funding
Develop and oversite of the $270 million school department budget
Hire, supervise, and manage the central staff and principals
Created first ever office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Developed a grow your own program that lead to hiring and retaining the most diverse staff in the history of the school department
Serve the needs of all students and meet the district goals
Manage the financial and human resources of the district to achieve the best results
Develop and implement school system priorities and objectives
Ensure that schools are safe and supportive for all students, staff and parents
Mange emergency situations in a timely, effective manner with clear communication to the community
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DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT, Brockton, MA
Brockton Public Schools, January 2014-January 2019
Provide system wide direction in all areas of operations; human resources, instructional technology, facilities, transportation, communications, emergency management and security
Responsible for day to day operations of the system
Coordinate the preparation of reports for the Superintendent and School Committee
Communicate operational requirements and needs of the system to the Superintendent
Help develop and implement school system priorities and objectives
Managed $75 million in MSBA Green and Accelerated Repair projects to twelve district schools
Created schedules to supervise multiple projects and determine sequencing of work
Negotiated revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements
Monitored daily activities at job sites to ensure that workers are meeting established goals within set timeframes.
Managed and directed subcontractors in the completion of projects.
Monitored projects from planning to completion.
Collaborated closely with architects, engineers, suppliers and other professionals involved in the project design phase.
Performed budgeting duties including forecasting expenses, monitoring spending and preparing financial reports
Collaborated with IT department on technology upgrades that enhanced overall operations
Leveraged strong communication skills to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for improving operations performance
Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure materials at competitive prices while maintaining quality standards
Identified potential risks associated with current operations processes and developed mitigation plans accordingly
Analyzed data to identify trends, opportunities and areas of improvement in operational processes
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, Brockton, MA
Brockton Public Schools, July 2010-December 2014
Provide system wide direction in all areas of operations, facilities, transportation, communications, community school programs, Parent Information and Engagement Center, alternative education, emergency management and security
Responsible for day-to-day operations in the above areas of the district
Coordinate the preparation of reports for the Superintendent and School Committee
Communicate operational requirements and needs of the system to the Superintendent
Work with the Superintendent and School Committee on identified projects and issues
Liaison to all other City Departments
Help develop and implement school system priorities and objectives
Advise and direct all principals and work with all other Executive Directors
Supervise and evaluate staff
Manage and supervise the implementation of the new discipline law Chapter 222
Conducted regular audits of warehouse facilities, production lines and other areas of the organization's operations.
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INTERIM PRINCIPAL, BROCKTON, MA
Brockton High School, January 2013-June 2013
Mange day to day operations of the 4,200-student comprehensive high school
Supervised over 400 administrators, teachers, and support staff
Plan, implement and oversee the educational goals for all students
Plan and manage professional development
Built strong relationships with parents and community partners to help support students
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EDUCATION
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, Bridgewater, MA
Bridgewater State College, January 1999
October 1992
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, Bridgewater, MA, MASSACHUSETTS
Bridgewater State College, January 1992
CERTIFICATIONS
Superintendent
Principal 9-12
REFERENCES
LIZ LEGALT East Bridgewater
Superintendent Of Schools Colleague
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CLARK GUINN Seacrest Beach Resort
Resort General Manager Freind
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THOMAS MINICHEIELLO Sorgi & Minicheiello
Attorney And City Councilor Freind
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Professional references are available upon request
COMMUNITY SERVICE
SOCCER COACH VOLUNTEER, Halifax, MA
Halifax Youth Soccer, March 2020-June 2022
Showed patience in teaching new concepts to young players while motivating them to strive for excellence.
Promoted healthy competition among athletes through creative challenges during practice sessions.
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AWARDS
Executive of the Year for Diversity and Inclusion Leadership from Haitian Community Association, 2023
YMCA Community Service Award for Leadership during Covid, 2022
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