Michael Thomas
Halifax,MA
Summary
Experienced leader as a School Superintendent and Operations Director with a proven track record with the Brockton Public Schools, and Khouri's Oriental Rug Company.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Everett's Auto Parts
Brockton, MA
06.2024 - Current
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
- Increased overall company performance by implementing strategic management initiatives and streamlining operations.
- Developed comprehensive business plans, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.
- Delivered exceptional customer experiences by implementing strategies focused on meeting evolving needs and expectations.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful completion of projects, resulting in increased productivity.
- Improved safety records by instituting strict compliance with health and safety regulations and conducting regular training sessions for staff.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Superintendent of Schools (Retired)
Brockton Public Schools
Brockton, MA
07.2019 - 09.2024
- Responsible to uphold the School Committee policies and procedures
- Work closely with the Department of Education, School Committee, City Council and the local legislators to advocate for increased funding
- Develop and oversite of the $270 million school department budget
- Hire, supervise, and manage the central staff and principals
- Created first ever office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Developed a grow your own program that lead to hiring and retaining the most diverse staff in the history of the school department
- Serve the needs of all students and meet the district goals
- Manage the financial and human resources of the district to achieve the best results
- Develop and implement school system priorities and objectives
- Ensure that schools are safe and supportive for all students, staff and parents
- Mange emergency situations in a timely, effective manner with clear communication to the community.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Led successful negotiations efforts with seven different unions.
- Recruited and fostered programs to retain staff
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
Deputy Superintendent of Operations
Brockton Public Schools
Brockton, MA
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Provide system wide direction in all areas of operations; human resources, instructional technology, facilities, transportation, communications, emergency management and security
- Manage and oversaw the food service program for 17,000 students
- Responsible for day-to-day operations of the system
- Coordinate the preparation of reports for the Superintendent and School Committee
- Communicate operational requirements and needs of the system to the Superintendent
- Help develop and implement school system priorities and objectives
- Managed $75 million in MSBA Green and Accelerated Repair projects to twelve district schools
- Created schedules to supervise multiple projects and determine sequencing of work
- Negotiated revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements
- Monitored daily activities at job sites to ensure that workers are meeting established goals within set timeframes
- Managed and directed subcontractors in the completion of projects
- Monitored projects from planning to completion
- Collaborated closely with architects, engineers, suppliers and other professionals involved in the project design phase
- Performed budgeting duties including forecasting expenses, monitoring spending and preparing financial reports
- Collaborated with IT department on technology upgrades that enhanced overall operations
- Leveraged strong communication skills to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for improving operations performance
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure materials at competitive prices while maintaining quality standards
- Identified potential risks associated with current operations processes and developed mitigation plans accordingly
- Analyzed data to identify trends, opportunities and areas of improvement in operational processes
- Managed the school lunch program for 15,400 students.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
Executive Director of Operations
Brockton Public Schools
Brockton, MA
07.2010 - 12.2014
- Provide system wide direction in all areas of operations, facilities, transportation, communications, community school programs, Parent Information and Engagement Center, alternative education, emergency management and security
- Responsible for day-to-day operations in the above areas of the district
- Coordinate the preparation of reports for the Superintendent and School Committee
- Communicate operational requirements and needs of the system to the Superintendent
- Work with the Superintendent and School Committee on identified projects and issues
- Liaison to all other City Departments
- Help develop and implement school system priorities and objectives
- Advise and direct all principals and work with all other Executive Directors
- Supervise and evaluate staff
- Manage and supervise the implementation of the new discipline law Chapter 222
- Conducted regular audits of warehouse facilities, production lines and other areas of the organization's operations.
Interim Principal
Brockton High School
Brockton, MA
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Mange day to day operations of the 4,200-student comprehensive high school
- Supervised over 400 administrators, teachers, and support staff
- Plan, implement and oversee the educational goals for all students
- Plan and manage professional development
- Built strong relationships with parents and community partners to help support students.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05-1998
Bachelor of Science - Education
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA01-1992
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Capital investment planning
- Staff development
- Project leadership
- Team building/leadership
- Organizational management
- School safety
- Special education
- Facilities management
- Labor relations
- Construction supervision
- Relationship building
- Organizational effectiveness
Accomplishments
- City of Brockton The Haitian Community Partners Executive of the Year for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Selected and served on Deval Patrick's statewide Task Force for School Safety and Security
- Recognized for outstanding leadership by the Massachusetts School Buildings Authority for leading school renovations project totaling $92 million
- Lead the developed the Brockton Public School's five year strategic plan used as a model by the Massachusetts Department of Education
- Developed the Brockton Superintendent's Proficiency Commitment with Dr. Jeffrey Howard, Founder and President Efficacy Institute
Timeline
Director of Operations
Everett's Auto Parts
06.2024 - Current
Superintendent of Schools (Retired)
Brockton Public Schools
07.2019 - 09.2024
Deputy Superintendent of Operations
Brockton Public Schools
01.2014 - 01.2019
Interim Principal
Brockton High School
01.2013 - 06.2013
Executive Director of Operations
Brockton Public Schools
07.2010 - 12.2014
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Bridgewater State University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Bridgewater State University