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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
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
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
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
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
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, MA
05-1998

Bachelor of Science - Education

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA
01-1992

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

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