Adam Thomas
Canton,MI
Summary
Adept at enhancing workplace safety and team coordination, I significantly contributed to reducing risks and improving operational efficiency at the Michigan Department of Corrections. My role in task delegation and equipment monitoring underscored my dedication and reliability, achieving notable improvements in both inmate supervision and facility maintenance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Prisoner Observation Aid
Michigan Department of Corrections
03.2021 - 11.2024
- Directly observed prisoners who were considered to be a danger to themselves and others.
- Escalated emergency situations to appropriate staff members.
- Reduced the risk of falls and injuries through consistent supervision and intervention when necessary.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to enhance knowledge of best practices related to observational sitting duties.
Block Representative
Michigan Department of Corrections
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Served as Liaison between staff and correctional community
- Conveyed concerns/recommendations from Unit to Warden
- Facilitated weekly meetings
- Recorded and distributed minutes pertaining to weekly meetings
Recreation Equipment Handler
Michigan Department of Corrections
06.2022 - 11.2024
- Distributed and collected assigned equipment to inmates
- Assembled and disassembled equipment
- Maintained Inventory count and distribution
Custodial Maintenance Technician
Michigan Department of Corrections
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Responsible for buffing, waxing and striping floors
- Cared, maintained, and cleaned assigned facilities
- Emptied, cleaned, and sanitized waste containers
- Identified and reported building maintenance requirements
- Kept building clean and in orderly condition
- Contributed to a pest-free environment by performing regular inspections and coordinating with pest control professionals.
- Promoted a healthy work atmosphere through the consistent sanitization of high-touch surfaces during the pandemic period.
- Enhanced facility cleanliness by performing daily custodial tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
Mover and Inventory Manager
Trainers North America Moving Company
08.1998 - 10.2011
- Managed team of 5 individuals
- Worked closely with team members to develop efficient strategies for completing moves within designated timeframes.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with customer possessions or merchandise weighing up to 200 lbs.
- Maneuvered items carefully through narrow hallways and doorways to prevent damage.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Assembled and disassembled furniture and equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI12-2025
Associate of Science - Business Management
Mott Community College
Flint, MI 08.2020 - 06.2022
GED -
Michigan Workforce Development
Ionia, MI06-2014
Skills
- Task delegation
- Trustworthy
- Workplace safety
- Team Player
- Task delegation
- Equipment monitoring
- Packing skills
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Determined
- Dedicated
- Motivated
Affiliations
- National Society of Leadership and Success (Chapter of Sigma Alpha Pi)
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER Core 1 and Tier 1)
Certification
- OSHA Certified (2023)
- Microsoft Digital Literacy Certificate (2023)
- Level 1 Carpentry (2023)
- Construction Site and Safety Orientation (2023)
Timeline
Recreation Equipment Handler
Michigan Department of Corrections
06.2022 - 11.2024
Block Representative
Michigan Department of Corrections
04.2022 - 04.2024
Prisoner Observation Aid
Michigan Department of Corrections
03.2021 - 11.2024
Associate of Science - Business Management
Mott Community College
08.2020 - 06.2022
Custodial Maintenance Technician
Michigan Department of Corrections
01.2016 - 12.2019
Mover and Inventory Manager
Trainers North America Moving Company
08.1998 - 10.2011
- OSHA Certified (2023)
- Microsoft Digital Literacy Certificate (2023)
- Level 1 Carpentry (2023)
- Construction Site and Safety Orientation (2023)
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Ferris State University
GED -
Michigan Workforce Development
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