Seasoned Leader in Education and Operations Management
Resume:
Joseph B. Thibodeaux
****** Pony Trail Road
Victorville, Ca 92392
******.*.**********@*****.***
Objective
Highly experienced professional with 30+ years of leadership, administrative, and operational expertise in education, military service, and private sectors. Skilled in team management, discipline, and operations, seeking opportunities to leverage my extensive background and training to enhance organizational success. Education
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – Human Resources Brandman University, May 7, 2017
• Associate of Arts (AA) – Business Administration San Joaquin Valley College, December 5, 2013
• Certificates and Training:
o Criminal Justice Information Services Security and Privacy Certificate – Security and Privacy: General Role, June 2024
o Title IX Coordinator Certificate (K-12), July 2023 o Restorative Practice Training Certificate, February 2023 Professional Experience
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy – Adelanto, CA
Dean of Scholars
March 2025 – July 2025
● Cultivated an inclusive, character-driven environment rooted in values such as kindness, determination, integrity and resilience.
● Served as the in-school lead for behavior systems: oversee transitions, recess, lunchroom, and reinforce school-wide expectations.
● Partnered with teachers, counselors, and families to build individualized behavior plans and implement restorative practice.
Encore Jr/Sr High School for the Performing and Visual Arts – Hesperia, CA Dean of Student Services – Facilities, Transportation, and Student Discipline July 2024 – February 2025
● Oversaw all daily operations of a school site
● Oversaw all staff members on site level
● Worked with the Executive Director of Academics to implement new academic programs and trainings
● Worked as an appeal process for discipline for parents and students
● Developed and oversees implementation of Site Safety Plans
● Maintained Public Relations with parents, students, and stakeholders
● Developed and executes staff meetings
Assistant Dean of Student Services – Student Discipline July 2022 – June 2024
● Oversaw all aspects of student discipline.
● Organized and executed discipline committees.
● Collaborated with the COO for implementation and training of staff regarding student safety and discipline.
● Coordinated with the Dean of Students for training and implementation of site safety plan.
● Upheld the requirements outlined in the student handbook
● investigated disciplinary issues on campus, and wrote reports of the findings and gave recommendations to the COO.
● Interview students, staff, and parents regarding discipline issues.
● Perform quarterly risk assessments of site campus. Executive Manager – Human Resources
July 2021 – June 2022
● Processed payroll, managed employee deductions, and ensured compliance with IRS and state guidelines.
● Posted new positions for staffing, handled applications and conducted first interviews, processed new employee information, conducted onboarding training, and managed staff needs for various positions.
● Responded to inquiries from staff, students and parents, and provided information on policies and procedures.
● Maintained accurate employee records information for leave and payroll, and prepared reports and other required written materials.
● Applied relevant school codes, policies and regulations, and ensured compliance with education standards.
● Managed benefits information and facilitated new employee orientation to explain benefits programs.
● Conducted annual training for all teachers and staff. Executive Assistant Manager – Cafeteria, Transportation, Aeries/Data July 2017 – June 2021
● Supervised daily operations for cafeteria and transportation services.
● Administered the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and other child nutrition programs, ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal policies and guidelines
● Selected, trained, scheduled, evaluated food cafeteria workers, campus aides and bus drivers, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
● Managed three department budgets, handled contract negotiations, managed food purchases and inventories,maintained accurate financial records for Food Service and Transportation departments.
● Collaborated with the Chief cook to develop menus that met NSLP nutritional guidelines and accommodated various dietary needs, conducting surveys for student and staff feedback.
● Transportation routes and stops were thoughtfully planned to more effectively support the needs of the families we serve.
● Implemented and enforced high standards of sanitation and food safety, conducting regular kitchen inspections, and ensuring proper equipment use and maintenance.
● Adhered to all California Highway Patrol (CHP) driving regulations for drivers through monthly and annual training and testing.
● Liaised with COO, principal, administrators, parents, and community members to build support for the programs and resolved any operational issues.
● Maintained accurate records of meal service, food supplies, equipment usage, bus inspections, applications, and program compliance for audits and reporting purposes. Administrative Assistant – Cafeteria/Transportation July 2014 – June 2017
● Answered telephone system for the purpose of screening calls, transferring calls, responding to inquiries and/or taking messages. Distributes items within the site (e.g.messages, food service/transportation application packets, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring receipt to addressee and/or providing material/s.
● Maintained the highest level of confidentiality with student information.
● Greeted individuals entering the office respectfully and professionally (e.g. visitors, parents, students, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of responding to inquiries; and providing appropriate information in accordance with security procedures.
● Maintained building information (e.g. use schedules, staff directories, emergency contacts, etc.) for the purpose of providing reference information.
● Performed general secretarial and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, faxing, data entry, filing, etc.) for the purpose of supporting office operations.
● Processed a variety of records for the purpose of conveying information within District guidelines and regulations.
● Efficiently organized all student accounting records for all money received by students and parents for food service and transportation.
● Maintained accurate sales for all food service and transportation and student payments Campus Aide/Maintenance
July 2012 – June 2014
● Performed the duties of a school security officer.
● Ensured the implementation of overall building security strategies on a daily basis.
● Prevented unauthorized visitors from entering school buildings and/or loitering on school grounds.
● Participated in providing security for all occupants of school buildings and grounds.
● Performed daily custodial needs including but not limited to; emptying trash cans, hosing blacktop, washing floors, spot cleaning as necessary, and other cleaning needs as they arise.
● Performed any other related duties as assigned by classified director, dean or other appropriate administrator.
● Attended meetings as required.
US Census Bureau – Yucaipa Branch
Manager of Administration,
December 2009 - September 2010
● Maintained overall operational integrity of the store, which included; achievement of budgeted inventory shrink goals, outstanding Annual Store Assessment/Operational Review System (ASA/ORS) performance scores for two consecutive years.
● Maintained an audit of Policy and Procedure compliance building on a daily basis while controlling overall store expenses.
● Monitored all assigned employees were trained and capable of performing their assigned duties.
● Managed overall store expenses.
● Ensured that store was accountable to prescribed audit guidelines and Policy & Procedures
● Experienced managing customer service functions including cashiers, delivery and receiving programs
● Maintained customer service as number one priority. Additional Work Experience
● Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse, Inc.
Administrative Manager
May 2005 - September 2008
● United States Marine Corps
Administrative Chief
November 1997 – March 2005
Service Record Book Clerk
August 1985 – November 1997
Skills
● Leadership and team motivation
● Outstanding oral and written communication skills
● Proficient in Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Attendance Enterprise, Mealtime, and various software
● Skilled in handling multi-line phone systems and office equipment
● Experienced in conflict resolution and restorative practices Community Service/Volunteer Work
● Established Encore Leadership Development Academy for students to build confidence and pride in oneself through a modified military training program for one year.
● Varsity and Jr. Varsity Assistant coach for Encore basketball team for 3 years
● Volunteered 10 years to give Encore students ability to participate in community outreach programs
● Volunteered as the physical fitness instructor at Whidbey Christian Elementary School for 3 years.
● Volunteered as a beginner guitar instructor at Whidbey Christian Elementary School for 3 years.
● Director of Whidbey Island Trailblazer Pathfinder Club (Christian Scout Club for girls and boys) for 2 years.
● Deacon and Youth Director for Oak Harbor Seventh-Day Adventist Church for 4 years.
● Community service during holidays with the “Feed My Sheep” outreach program with First Assembly of God Church for 7 years.
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