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Janine Thomas

The Bronx,NY

Summary

It takes a village to raise a child and to have an excellent quality of Life. This is a foundational phrase. Raised in The Bronx, New York City, by a single Mom with a household of six children, North East area in Developments, watched Mother deeply involved in everyday community services. This birthed a heart of keeping folks in the state of harmony, as a whole. A childhood filled with events and services. Employed at the NYCPD, a called to advocate for DC37 members for equity in the workplace, was presented. This also caused further preparation for the much diverse issues and situations, that present, in community service. The Vision and Mission is always to assist, be involved, disseminate, inform, by servicing others, and enjoying the feeling of the synergy necessary to accomplish effective positive change.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Union Representative

DC37
New York City Area, NY
09.2001 - 12.2023
  • Reduced grievances and arbitration needs by educating frontline managers on techniques for enhancing interactions between labor and leadership.
  • Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
  • Provided expertise on labor and employment laws to help employers make more effective decisions.
  • Interpreted and advised on labor relations policies and previously negotiated agreements.
  • Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to discipline and grievance management and recommended strategies.
  • Participated in labor-management meetings to discuss labor issues.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Senior Police Administrative Aide

NYCPD
New York City, NY
09.1981 - 06.2017
  • Observed strict confidentiality guidelines to properly secure information and data.
  • Entered information from crime reports into police department's database using computers.
  • Performed daily typing and filing for major crimes unit.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes which increased the confidence of the over 1500 members assigned daily
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
  • Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.

Education

High School Diploma - General Education

Jane Addams High School
The Bronx, United States
06.1977

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Critical Thinking
  • Community Activist
  • Complaint Handling
  • Verbal Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Non for Profit back in 1998, Advocacy for Positive Change, assisted parents in navitgating in the Public School System.
  • Ran a homework help for several years, with volunteers from community.
  • Students that attended did well in school and employement life. It took a village, neighbors involved.
  • Church affiliations assist greatly in community unity.
  • Attend meetings and inform others for relative events.
  • Join Organizations to assist in service
  • Various Awards/Certificates of thank you
  • Conflict Resolution, communication skills proof excellent in unity goals
  • Mentor leaders, in work, community, schools, church, growing and active

Timeline

Senior Union Representative

DC37
09.2001 - 12.2023

Senior Police Administrative Aide

NYCPD
09.1981 - 06.2017

High School Diploma - General Education

Jane Addams High School
Janine Thomas