Mr. Lavada K. Thompson

**** ******** ******

Baltimore, MD 21206

410-***-****

e-mail: adwbqk@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Master of Arts in Art and Design Education, Vermont College of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, University of Maryland Baltimore County

Associate of Arts in Commercial Art/Advertising, Wayne County Community College

Various graduate and continuing education coursework.

Experience

Teacher, October 2019-2020

Art with a Heart, Baltimore, MD

Art teacher for sites in underserved areas including elementary/middle schools, community centers and senior centers.

Substitute Teacher, Spring 2019

Align Staffing, Washington, DC

Substitute teacher for middle school and high schools in Baltimore and Washington, DC. I usually work from lesson plans that are provided. I also monitor student behavior in classrooms and hallways.

Personnel Associate II, December 2010-June 2017

Maryland Correctional Institution for Women/Jessup Operational Support Unit (HR Hub), Jessup, Maryland

Served as agency contact for the Risk Management, Accident and Managed Return to Work Program. Ensured that all claims are reported to Injured Worker Insurance Fund (IWIF) in the proper time frame. Received all employee injury forms, reviews each form for accuracy and completeness; sets-up injury folder; prepared and submitted forms to request accident leave; communicated with employee throughout injury and advised Personnel Officer (PO) of employee’s status; prepares paperwork for PO’s signature for employee’s referral to the State Medical director; follows-up on all medical appointment and advises PO; communicated with Injured Worker’s Insurance Fund representative regarding employee’s injury; maintains statistical information on employee injury. Prepared and collected data on as needed basis. Ensured that the applicants in the Management Return to Work program are logged and reports are prepared for confirm with Headquarters.

Served as contact for the recruitment, selection, hiring, and orientation of all new employees. Included identifying qualified candidates through the use of eligible list or application review; notifying candidates of vacancy; determining appropriate interview process, panel list and location; assuring legal propriety of structured interview and scoring process; performing orientation for new hires processing required paperwork to report hiring action to the Division of Correction headquarters, and the Maryland Department of Budget and Management's Office of Personnel Services and Benefits; updating agency's personnel records to document action(s).

Non-Competitive Promotions, acting capacity, wage verifications, and contact with the public.

Advised and assisted supervisors with the preparation and completion of PEP process; reviewed the PEP packets for accuracy and completeness; monitored timelines and prepared remaindered notifications, maintained PEP log on the Department of Budget and Management database.

Provided information and counsels employees when needed, completes general correspondence. Interpreted MD Rules and Regulations for employees and administrative staff.

Advised and assisted employees with Family Medical Leave Act; distributes appropriate forms for completion; reviewed completed forms for accuracy; submitted the forms to the Personnel Officer for recommendation and processing; maintains FMLA log on the “X” drive.

Personnel Associate I, December 2008-December 2010

Maryland Correctional Institution for Women, Jessup, Maryland

Served as contact for the recruitment, selection, hiring and orientation of all new employees. Identified qualified candidates through the use of eligible list or application review; notified candidates of vacancy; determined appropriate interview process, panel list and location; assuring legal propriety of structured interview and scoring process; performed orientation for new hire(s) and processed the required paperwork to report hiring action to the Division of Correction headquarters, and the Maryland Department of Budget and Management's Office of Personnel Services and Benefits; updated agency's personnel records to document action(s).

Non-Competitive Promotions, Acting Capacity, Wage Verifications, and contact with the public.

Completion of administrative activities.

Provided information and counsel employees when needed, complete general correspondence. Interpreted MD Rules and Regulations for employees and administrative staff.

Receptionist/Personnel Assistant, January 2007- January 2008

Personnel One/City Hall, Avondale Estates, Georgia

Duties included performing various tasks such as mailing, answering phones, typing documents, filing and photocopying. Responded to inquiries received from the public and employees concerning employee services including recruitment activities, promotional opportunities, status of actions, and information concerning current and former employees; Used computer applications for personnel-related duties; Answered questions concerning the application of personnel-related rules, regulations, policies and procedures and advises employees and supervisors of alternative courses of action; Contacted agency personnel representatives to ascertain or clarify information; Received and answered personnel-related questions and complaints from employees and responded to inquiries concerning employment actions.

Helpline Representative, October 2005- June 2006

Augmentation, Inc. /FEMA, Hyattsville, Maryland

Answered technical and procedural questions received from callers regarding the Individuals and Households program. Provided updates to callers who have previously applied for assistance.

Substitute Teacher, 2002-2004, Spring 2008

Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore, Maryland

Substitute teacher for grades one through twelve. I usually worked from lesson plans that were provided but often had to create my own on short notice. I monitored student behavior in the classrooms, hallways and cafeteria.

Skills

Traditional art skills (painting, drawing, sculpting, graphic design/illustration)

Volunteer Experience

The Club at Collington, Fall/Winter 2007

Served as an after-school tutor for the students of Collington Middle School.

Our Daily Bread, Summer 2008

Assisted in the lunchtime preparation for guests and patrons as well as providing them with assistance as needed.

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