Essence J. Thomas
DeSoto,Tx
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills adept at problem-solving and collaborative leadership. Brings valuable expertise in project coordination, program management, and process improvement to help achieve company objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contracts Manager
Dallas County Health & Human Services
03.2023 - Current
- Mitigate business risks by overseeing contract review process with other County departments to increase completion by 60% and analyze contracts' potential impacts to avoid unfavorable terms.
- Track contracts' lifecycle for management and issue monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year and establish tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
- Compile required documentation to keep contracts compliant with state and federal requirements, and created metrics tracking to optimize reliability.
- Performed research to analyze new laws and regulations to identify required changes and proactively adjust systems.
- Onboard, train, and delegate assignments to new staff to keep the team efficient and prepare team members to effectively handle the demands of simultaneous and large-scale contracts.
Case Manager
ADASTAFF
10.2022 - 03.2023
- ADASTAFF assigned to Dallas County Health and Human Services
- Assisted the Dallas County District Attorney’s office by preparing and reviewing over 100 contracts, process specifications, and acted as a liaison between departments and contracting entities to resolve issues and provide technical assistance.
- Managed data in the County's internal database for contract submission and processing. Reported discrepancies to program managers and outside entities.
- Monitored and evaluated records and performance of Health and Human Service programs and administrators to ensure program and financial compliance with contractual requirements and protocols listed in the Internal Review Process.
Program Manager
JET Electrical Contractors LLC
01.2019 - 10.2022
- Curated schedules and timelines for simultaneous projects, delegated resources, and budgets, as well as managed staff to ensure work was completed on time.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Collaborated with building inspection and permit departments for respective cities to acquire permit licensing, schedule inspections, and maintain registration, increasing job completion rate by 70%.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Urban Studies And Public Policy
Dillard University
New Orleans, LA05.2020
Skills
- Scrum
- Sustainability
- Data Analysis
- Green Building
- Project Planning
- Program Metrics
- Business Writing
- Contract Analysis
- Risk Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Agile Management
- Project Management
Certification
- Certified Community Health Worker, Texas Department of State Health Services - expires July 2025
- Google Project Management, Google - In Progress
- Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals Specialization, Arizona State University - In Progress
Timeline
Contracts Manager
Dallas County Health & Human Services
03.2023 - Current
Case Manager
ADASTAFF
10.2022 - 03.2023
Program Manager
JET Electrical Contractors LLC
01.2019 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Urban Studies And Public Policy
Dillard University
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