ALTO THOMAS, Jr.
Tallahassee, FL 32312
******@*****.***
Objective: To find professional-level employment in the area of employment discrimination.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Comprehensive knowledge of the following:
Investigative techniques
Land development regulations
Employment discrimination law
Mediation and negotiation practice
Project Management
Supervisory experience
Training development
Team management
EDUCATION
J.D., Law University of Florida, Gainesville - 1978
B.A., Political Science University of Florida, Gainesville – 1975
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Coach Operator August 8, 2008 to Present
City of Tallahassee
Appeals Referee (Hearing Officer/Administrative Judge) March 2006- August 18, 2006
Agency for Workforce Innovation
Conducted appeals hearings
Rendered written decisions/final agency actions on unemployment compensation eligibility
Lead Investigation Specialist II February 2005 – September 27, 2005
Florida Commission on Human Relations
Designed and implemented the plan that virtually eliminated the backlog of employment investigation cases at FCHR
Supervised employees assigned to investigative unit, and reviewed investigative memoranda (including Whistle Blower complaints) submitted for closure, monitored case inventories, prepared and submitted unit production reports, and conducted other supervisory functions deemed appropriate
Investigation Specialist I June 2001 – February 2005
Florida Commission on Human Relations
Conducted investigations of complaints of employment discrimination including Whistle Blower complaints
Conducted client interviews and answered inquiries regarding jurisdictional requirements, agency rules, policies, and procedures
Gathered and analyzed facts, interpreted findings of fact and produced concise written memoranda based upon the provisions of applicable law
Lawyer/Legal Assistant August 1994 – June 1997
Capital Collateral Representative
Aided in the preparation of collateral appeals for indigent death row inmates.
Section Administrator February 1992 – August 1994
Florida Dept. of Community Affairs
Division of Emergency Management
Directly supervised the Natural Disaster Preparedness Section which included a staff of eleven professionals and three support personnel
Community Program Administrator February 1988 – February 1992
Florida Dept. Community Affairs/Bureau of State Planning
Supervised five professionals and one staff assistant
Reviewed DRIs and related activities in the Treasure Coast, Central Florida, Northeast, Withlacoochee, and South Florida Regional Planning Councils
Reviewed Comprehensive Plans, promulgated rules, analyzed statutes, conducted special projects as assigned
Planning Manager May 1986 – February 1988
Florida Dept. of Community Affairs
Bureau of Resource Management
Supervised three planners reviewing Developments of Regional Impact in the Northeast, Withlacoochee, and Treasure Coast Regional Planning Councils
Reviewed Comprehensive Plans, promulgated rules, analyzed statutes, conducted special projects, and participated in inter-agency coordination
Planner IV October 1985 – May 1986
Florida Dept. of Community Affairs
Bureau of Resource Management
Responsible for oversight of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
Planner II July 1984 – October 1985
Florida Dept. of Community Affairs
Bureau of Land and Water Management
Performed and reviewed transportation analyses, natural resource evaluations, archeological and coastal land use plans, hurricane evacuation plans, and marina and port developments for Developments of Regional Impact for Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council
REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST