Skilled Program Officer highly effective at translating strategic mandates into successful program initiatives. Offering in-depth knowledge of Diversity & Community Outreach, Program Management and Public Speaking. Practiced program and executive team leader with a decisive and strategic approach. Adept at operating at the leading-edge of Social or Public Affairs.
Hi, I’m
Jo-Nathan Thomas
Seattle,WA
Summary
Overview
23
years of professional experience
Work History
City of Seattle Community Police CommissionSeattle, WA
Community Engagement Specialist
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Lead agency engagement and communication programs to gather information and identify concerns.
- Establish positive relationships with community groups, stakeholders and volunteers to coordinate strategic efforts.
- Implement community outreach and engagement plans to reach vulnerable communities.
- Conduct interviews with people from target populations to listen to concerns and amplify group's voice.
- Plan and manage different community meetings, public forums and outreach events.
- Develop engagement and outreach metrics to solicit community engagement.
- Track data using spreadsheets to record pledges, phone calls and canvassing.
Department of Social Health ServicesRenton, WA
Social Services Specialist III
08.2013 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Conduct in person, client centered functional assessment interviews utilizing the department's Comprehensive Assessment Reporting and Evaluation (CARE) computerized tool determine eligibility for applicable programs
- Develop appropriate individualized service plans in collaboration with clients and representatives to authorize appropriate services
- Ensure that laws, regulations, and policies are effectively implemented and meet regulatory time frames
- Utilize both formal and informal channels to effectively solve complex problems and provide confidential case management that include the development, implementation, review, and expansion of services
- Provide skilled, person-centered, case management to resolve issues, concerns and diversionary activities to prevent hospitalization or nursing facility placements
- Coordinate and provide financial support services.
Columbia City Fitness CenterSeattle, WA
Director of Marketing and Community Outreach/Fitness Instructor
09.2012 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Strategically worked with leadership to direct and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities outreach to promote CCFC's extraordinary expertise toward holistic fitness
- Set expectations for staff, teach and train staff, monitor and evaluate job performance, and follow up with corrective action when necessary
- Built and supported alliances that work to prosper community development and foster ideal business opportunities that bolster profits
- Conduct market research to determine market requirements for existing and future services and products
- Provide strong analysis of customer research, current market conditions and competitor information to effectively and strategically develop pricing and campaign initiatives
- Develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing products Implemented, expanded and manage the corporate marketing budget
- Built personal and group curriculum to achieve noteworthy improvement and balance for holistic and healthy living.
University of WashingtonSeattle, WA
Lead Academic Counselor/Program Director
06.2007 - 09.2012
Job overview
- Certified Master Counselor through the University of Washington's main campus
- Awarded by staff and students for the ability to direct and process academic degree plans, financial aid development, internships, career/job preparation and instruction for the main campus
- Directed, developed and budgeted summer programs to Accra, Ghana (Africa) through university's 'Study Abroad' program and the School of Social Work, to lead courses on Leadership, Race & Identity Development
- Supervised and oversaw program direction for several of the university's Registered Student Organizations (RSO's) and various subsidiaries, along with development and management for a host of committee endeavors
- Co-facilitated campus-wide instruction for university staff and students to bolster career and diversity initiatives through the U of W's Professional & Organizational Development (POD) team and the campus registrar, in addition to office/departmental informational sessions and new student orientations
- Utilized statistical data and generate related metrics to substantially increase scholarship (academic), equity and retention as the individual case manager for over 450 undergraduate students
- Generated vast networks through effective partnerships with key agencies or businesses to strengthen the development for program initiatives.
Seattle Public Schools/GEAR UPSeattle, WA
GEARUP Site Director
12.2003 - 06.2007
Job overview
- Managed approximately $200,000 annual budget and matching funds to site direct a federally funded initiative that outreached services for nearly 20,000 "at risk" students in Seattle Public Schools
- Administered daily initiatives for community leadership and development to recruit and manage instructional programs for approximately 700 students and nearly 100 district employees to meet mission objectives for increased college aptitude, admission, and high school completion
- Principled accredited summer enrichment programs that served up to 100 students
- Generated momentum that increased state Washington Assessment Student Learning scores (33 to 66 percent) and meet all district essentials to become only 1 of 3 high schools removed from the district's "improvement list" for two consecutive years (2007-2008)
- Joint efforts increased graduation rates and bolstered post-secondary enrollment among graduates by nearly 78 percent in 2005.
Central Youth & Family ServicesSeattle, WA
Mental Health Counselor
12.2002 - 12.2003
Job overview
- Conducted comprehensive clinical assessment and treatment of individuals, couples, and families as a licensed mental health practitioner
- Exhibited knowledge of social welfare theory and practice associated with the disparities related impact socioeconomics, gang/criminal behavior, violence and other forms of serious family dysfunction
- Collaborated with Seattle Public Schools to provide individual and group treatment services for youth & family
- Adhered to strict government guidelines to monitor intensive caseloads
- Maintained network relations with over hundreds of allied services
- Fostered community activism & leadership.
Seattle Public SchoolsSeattle, WA
Family Support Worker
11.2001 - 12.2002
Job overview
- Led and advised committees determined to analyze cultural demographics and penetrate diverse markets to implement and improve programs that increase parental involvement, improve housing, bolster earning potential, and further investigate issues hindering over 300 youth, and their families
- Collaborated with King County leaders and school district officials to form a coalition designed to confront disproportionally incarcerated youth
- Networked with area services to coordinate annual charity events that fed, clothed, and sheltered families in need, and build awareness and recruit citywide sponsors to suit the program's agenda.
Seattle Public SchoolsSeattle, WA
Instructional Assistant
04.2000 - 11.2001
Job overview
- Co-facilitated instruction and cognitive and mental rehabilitation for the moderate to high-risk groups within the special education department
- Collaborated with students to meet proficiency standards & related measurable objectives.
Education
University of PhoenixTempe, AZ
MBA
06.2002
University Overview
Eastern Washington UniversityCheney, WA
Bachelor of Arts from Communication Studies
06.1997
University Overview
Skills
- Leadership development
- Executive board leadership
- Supervision
- Program management
- Case management
- Performance management
- Person-centered thinking & practices
- Lean Learning and practices
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion
- Cultural competency
- Clear public speaking skills
- Marketing and analysis
- Organizational development
- Research
- Evidence-based program use
- Motivational mentorship and advising
- Motivational Interviewing
- Team building
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Training and development
- Academic tutoring and counseling
- Life coaching and skills development
- Creative curriculum development
- Instructional plan implementation
- Program and classroom management
- Conflict resolution
- Mental health counseling
- Performance evaluation and assessments
- Budget and finance
- Policy and government
- Community partnership development
- Regulatory compliance
- Community resource intelligence
- Outcomes tracking
- Program evaluation
- Performance standards and analysis
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Employment plan development
- MS Office
- Customer service
- Quality improvement
- Quality assurance
- Community outreach and recruitment
- Grant writing
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Champion Athletic Coach: Assistant Coach at Franklin High School (1998-1999)
- Head Track Coach, Chief Sealth High School (2001-2002)
- Head Coach at Rainier Beach High School (2003-2007) - Coached multiple state champions/finalist for both Men's and Women's divisions while at Rainier Beach High School Women's Track & Field (2004)
- Defensive Coordinator at Sea-Tac Sharks Junior Football (2006-2008), Won three, consecutive, league championships with the Bantam group (10-11 years old)
- Executive Vice President Xtreme Speed Track Club (2010-2014), Certified USATF Level II instructor for youth, developed a host of Junior Olympic National competitors, which includes several Junior Olympic All-Americans (2010-2019)
- Black Staff Member of The Year, University of Washington, (2011)
- Director "Sankofa Experience" Study Abroad: Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity, University of Washington (2011-2012)
- Excellence in Quality Assurance Compliance, State of Washington (2013-2021)
- Co-Facilitator for EDI Leadership Development & Mentoring Program, State of Washington (2018)
Timeline
Community Engagement Specialist
City of Seattle Community Police Commission
03.2023 - Current
Social Services Specialist III
Department of Social Health Services
08.2013 - 11.2021
Director of Marketing and Community Outreach/Fitness Instructor
Columbia City Fitness Center
09.2012 - 12.2017
Lead Academic Counselor/Program Director
University of Washington
06.2007 - 09.2012
GEARUP Site Director
Seattle Public Schools/GEAR UP
12.2003 - 06.2007
Mental Health Counselor
Central Youth & Family Services
12.2002 - 12.2003
Family Support Worker
Seattle Public Schools
11.2001 - 12.2002
Instructional Assistant
Seattle Public Schools
04.2000 - 11.2001
University of Phoenix
MBA
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Arts from Communication Studies
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