John Thomas
Frisco,TX
Summary
An organized and high achiever with effective team-working and problem-solving skills, able to communicate confidently at all levels. An ambitious and positive professional with dedication and a drive to succeed.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader Manager
Gainesville State School
Gainesville, TX
09.2020 - Current
- Oversees campus movement, coordination between activities, and safety of staff and youth during their shift. Responds to incidents or activities and uses appropriate intervention methods that seek to aid in learning and correcting behavior.
- Prepares serious incident reports; and collaborates with the Serious Incident Administrator (SIA); and reports to the Office of the Inspector General Incident Reporting Center (IRC) critical incidents, serious incidents, and the suspected mistreatment of youth.
- Monitors facility for access to means to assist in suicidal behavior. Observes youth on the facility suicide alert list and all other youth to identify behaviors requiring intervention and a Suicide Assessment (SA).
- Results oriented leader that possesses strong influencing skill and is comfortable working in a fast-paced ambiguous environment while prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities.
- Proactively analyze leading indicators to create, influence, drive, and deliver results on performance
- Analytical leader experienced in performance based, action and results oriented management, strong project manager and effective problem-solver.
Discretionary Transfer Officer
DALLAS COUNTY
Dallas, TX
08.2017 - 09.2020
- Provides direct day-to-day supervision to youths in a 24-hour correctional facility in a manner that ensures the health, safety and welfare of each youth.
- Functions as a lead juvenile supervisor officer and assumes divisional responsibility in the absence of Management.
- Provides individual and group counseling to all youths to promote and increase personal awareness of responsibilities and alternatives.
- Provides critical and sound judgement and decisions during crisis or potentially dangerous situations, conducts crisis intervention counseling.
- Trains and evaluates staff and maintains time and develop attendance records in the absence of a shift supervisor.
- Transports youths to and from appointments providing familiarity and leadership.
Police Officer
CITY OF ARLINGTON
02.2006 - 12.2016
- Effectively address security incidents including potential and actual domestic violence incidents per policy as well as conduct testing of the incident response plans.
- Triangulation, coordinate, and total station field measuring in locating evidence and documenting a criminal or collision scenes. Lead investigations of theft and fraud and conducted interviews when appropriate.
- Ensured that team members understand, align performance and actions with and can clearly articulate the vision and values of the organization.
- Results oriented leader that possesses strong influencing skill and is comfortable working in a fast-paced ambiguous environment while prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities.
- Ability to take calculated risks and challenge current practices to develop and deliver innovative solutions to meet or exceed the customer expectations of the community and committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Well versed in observing and recording situations analytically and independently. Analytical leader experienced in performance based, action and results oriented management
- Trained to quickly analyze situations and use critical thinking to make sound judgments.
Inventory Control Manager
NATIONAL TELEPHONE
Farmers Branch, TX
05.1998 - 05.2006
- Assessed current inventories and brought in supplies to keep stock within optimal levels for expected demands. Oversee the delivery of orders to customers.
- Effectively address product loss mitigation, physical security considerations, potential and actual work place violence incidents per policy as well as conduct testing of the incident response plans
- Develop driven business cases which receive the required approval, financial and technical resources, and the support of appropriate management to enact desired changes.
- Performed routine office tasks, including copying, answering telephones, file management and being a problem solver. Supervise and develop associates and leaders in area of responsibility. Team consisting of 15-20 technical route employees.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Everest University
2009
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
University of North Texas
2005
Skills
- Problem solving skills and analytical skills
- Experience with security equipment such as intrusion detection devices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- MS Office Professional Suite and knowledge of Exel
- Management experience
- Organizational skill
- Emergency situations
- Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills
- Team building
- Active listening
- Law enforcement, loss prevention, risk management, supply chain management and loss prevention experience
Timeline
Team Leader Manager
Gainesville State School
09.2020 - Current
Discretionary Transfer Officer
DALLAS COUNTY
08.2017 - 09.2020
Police Officer
CITY OF ARLINGTON
02.2006 - 12.2016
Inventory Control Manager
NATIONAL TELEPHONE
05.1998 - 05.2006
MASTER OF SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Everest University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
University of North Texas
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