POSTAL Position

Ernest T. Thomas email: ******.*****@*****.***

Objective

A strong leader in managing client relationships as well as an effective leader in program development and business development. Experience in coordinating, overseeing special programs, projects, budgets, and data entry financial reports, training, recruiting and evaluating performance. Effective in developing, managing and retaining community resources. Core strengths include team building, managing interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, persistence and consistency in accomplishing tasks prior to deadlines.

Experience

July 2004 – April 2007: UAW- Ford Family Service & Learning Center

Family Education and Service Program Coordinator (contract)

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Headquarters: Watertown, Massachusetts

April 2002 - July 2004 O/E Learning, Inc, Troy, Michigan

• Manage an annual center budget within the funding guidelines

• Coordinate and manage the entire calendar of all education, services and activities for UAW, Ford, Visteon employees, families, and retirees

• Supervise and manage facility budget, equipment, and supplies.

• Implement the National Foundation of Education and Services while developing customized approaches at the local level to expand the number of participating hourly and salary employees, their family members, and retirees

• Coordinate and develop a marketing plan to promote over 400 Center programs to over 7 thousand UAW Ford employees and their families

• Responsible for all program financial reports

• Coordinate the Center web page

• Active member of the Bargaining Committee

• Develop and maintain a list of community resources and instructors for programs

February 1990 – Present (part time): Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit, West Bloomfield, Michigan

Supervisor of Aquatics

• Responsible for the training and supervision of pool staff

• Coordinator of CPR & First Aid training for the entire Center staff

• Assist in the supervision of the daily operation.

• Assist in planning, implementation, and development of programs and staff schedule

• Assist in the evaluation of staff performance

• Active member of the safety & security committee

• Work & teach special needs

April 1987 – April 2002: Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan Detroit, Michigan

Program Coordinator

• Supervised, planned, and organized the Club’s programs

• Promoted and marketed programs to members

• Provided guidance to staff and members

• Coordinated programs that helped youth prepare for the future

• Provided opportunities for career exploration and enhancement

August 1986 - May 1987 Oakland University

Rochester, Michigan

Resident Hall Assistant

• Supervised residences and planned activities

• Worked with University administrators, students and community leaders.

• Counseled and advised student residences

• Assisted in the hiring and training of new staff

Education Oakland University

 Bachelors of General Studies with a concentration in Human Resources Development

Wayne County Community College

Certifications American Red Cross: Water Safety Instructor, Community First Aid & Safety Instructor, CPR for Professional Rescuers Instructor, Workplace Training Standard First Aid with Automated External Defibrillation.

Awards/ Honors Oakland County Foster Care Review Board (State Appointment)

Chairman November 1989-November 1991.

Vice-Chairman October 1988 - November 1989.

Reviewed the case histories and current situations of children placed in foster care, in order to make recommendations to the court regarding the children's future placements and involvement in the court system.

References Available upon request.

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