Wanda Thomas

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Edison, NJ ***17

732-***-****

adwgpm@r.postjobfree.com

Administrative with 35 + years providing quality administrative support to senior level executives and directors. B.S in History and Religious Studies and Multiple Certifications in Mental Health, Addiction, Adolescent, and Family Coaching and Counselor, Expertise in Microsoft Word, Organized, detail-oriented, and reliable, I work well in a team-oriented environment, excellent at problem solving and coordinating projects. Outstanding organizational skills and problem-solving abilities with strong background in Counseling, Administration, Religious Studies, Customer Service, Recruiting, Workshops and Entertainment Events. Looking to leverage my knowledge and experience my full potential.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FEDEX, Edison, NJ

Switcher 2022 – Present

Safely and efficiently move trailers in and out of dock doors, within and between facility buildings

Routine communication with dispatcher regarding the placement of trailers both in door and in the drop lot

Utilize software to receive and complete moves on an as-needed basis

Continuously follow safe operating procedure.

MIDLAND ADULT AGENCY, NJ

Support Counselor, June 2021-2022

Group Homes and Apartments for Adults Living with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Assist clients with meals and showers and administer medication

Transport clients to schedule doctor appointments, therapy classes, family homes and outdoor activities. Pick up and drop off at daily program.

Participate in daily activities in home and out of home. Complete necessary paperwork.

Psychology Today, NJ

Counselor, January 2013-2022

Lead day treatment groups and therapeutic activities to teach functional living skills and address behavioral issues.

Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by regularly taking additional courses and workshops.

Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.

One on one sessions

JOB CORPS, Edison, NJ

Residential Counselor, March 2016-2021

Supporting the goals of trainees, be available to and get to know the trainees. Be accessible to at various times throughout the day, including most nights and some weekends.

Assist trainees as they develop the interpersonal skills and individual responsibility. Encourage trainees to attend College, help develop an atmosphere in which trainees have concern and respect for the rights of others.

Empower and educate students to resolve and mediate low-level conflicts on their own, mediate conflicts amongst trainees as they arise and notify supervisor immediately of any conflict that may escalate.

Address trainees about policies, as well as the impacts of their behavior. Address all policy violations immediately and consistently, maintain consistency and fairness when dealing with all trainees in the building. Document trainees concerns and notify supervisor in a timely fashion.

Understand and maintain familiarity with crisis protocols. Complete necessary paperwork involved in documenting the crisis. Escalate necessary situations to appropriate supervisor(s).

AJULIA EXECUTIVE SEARCH, North Brunswick

Account Executive, 2012-2016

Determines applicant’s requirements by studying job description and job qualifications.

Attracts applicants by placing job advertisements; and job sites

Determines applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements.

Arranges management interviews by coordinating schedules; arranges travel, lodging, and meals; escorting applicant to interviews; arranging community tours.

SWISSPORT, Newark, NJ

Security Officer 2011-2015

I was responsible for doing rounds and protecting a person, the organization and their asset in th case of an incident.

My duties included monitoring a specific area, evicting trespassers and writing reorts detailing any occurrences during my shift.

Complete administrative work

Process over 100 documents for inbound and out bound flights.

Warehouse lifting and stacking packages

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY, Newark, NJ

Court Reporter, 2007-2012

The court reporter may be required to serve as liaison to lawyers, judges or other local officials. Provides information relating to court hearings and charges.

Attend all sessions of the court and preserves notes as required by law for legally designated period of time for court proceedings.

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION, Newark, NJ

Administrative Assistant, 2002-2011

Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments and adherence to company policy. Developed new filing and organizational practices, expenses

Maintain utmost discretion when dealing with sensitive topics streamline direct office services such as departmental personnel issues.

Compile data, and prepare papers for consideration prepare daily memos, reports, invoices, and other documents using word processing, database, spreadsheet, or presentation software.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

FRESH START REFERRAL SYSTEMS INC, Plainfield NJ

Mentor/Volunteer, Present

Volunteer to assist and counsel people who have experienced domestic violence, drugs, incarceration and homelessness. Support and connect them to community resources. Empower people who have experienced violence to regain the control that was taken from them while enduring various forms of abuse.

Facilitate workshops and seminars at various shelters in surrounding cities. Empowerment on etiquette, job tips, job search, social skills and resume building.

APOSTLE HOUSE, Newark NJ

Volunteer, Present

Facilitate workshops and empowerment on etiquette, job tips, job search, and social skills and resume building.

YOUTH DETENTION, Newark, NJ

Mentor/Volunteer, Present

Volunteer to assist as a mentor and empower the youth that has been gang related and drug addiction and those alike. Making a connection so that they are able to change their thinking.

Working in this community taught me that there is an “action to a reaction”.

I facilitate workshops and job ready programs on etiquette, job tips, job search, social skills and resume building.

EDUCATION

PILLAR COLLEGE, NJ

B.S in Psychology, 2022

LIGHT UNIVERSIY, VA

Certification in Mental Health,

Addictions and Recovery, and

Adolescent Issues and Strategies, 2018

JD PRICE BIBLE COLLEGE, Orlando, FL

B.S in History and Religious Studies, 2014

NYS DIVINITY COLLEGE, New York, NY

Family Counseling 2016

WORLD WIDE INSTITUE, East Orange, NJ

Microsoft Office, 2000

ALPHATRAIN BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Newark, NJ

Administrative Assistant, 1999

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