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Michael A. Thomas

Katy,TX

Summary

Skilled Umpire adept at maintaining controlled, positive and friendly environment. Confidently officiates games. Responsible and dedicated to ensuring safe and fun atmosphere for all players. Dedicated Umpire with high-level of baseball knowledge and extensive on-field background. Strong communications skills and commitment to fairness enabled objective decisions in all situations. Expert Umpire with experience governing gameplay and making decisive calls with fairness. Outstanding leadership, networking and communication skills. Calmly handles high-pressure environments while maintaining professionalism. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level in an air traffic control position. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Umpire

Huntsville Baseball League
03.2023 - Current
  • Stayed composed and professional in high-pressure and emotionally-charged situations with coaches, players and fans.
  • Provided clear explanations to players and coaches regarding rulings made during gameplay, fostering understanding among all participants.
  • Communicated with fans, coaches, players, and other umpires.
  • Maintained control of games, for safe, timely event running.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship among athletes by modeling respectful behavior both on-field and off-field interactions with teams involved in competitions.
  • Utilized excellent problem-solving skills to address disputes effectively and efficiently, ensuring a fair resolution for all parties involved.
  • Mediated disputes between players and coaches to maintain safe, fair play.

Head Umpire

CBCU Charlie Strasser
02.2017 - Current
  • Developed new training materials for junior umpires to improve their skills and knowledge of the game.
  • Managed challenging situations professionally by remaining impartial in emotionally charged environments.
  • Built trust among coaches, players, and spectators by demonstrating a thorough understanding of the rules as well as the ability to apply them fairly under pressure.
  • Mentored aspiring umpires through constructive feedback on their performance and guidance on career development opportunities.
  • Ensured fair play by accurately interpreting and applying complex rule sets to various game situations.
  • Improved umpire teamwork through effective communication and collaboration with fellow officials.
  • Streamlined dispute resolution process by calmly addressing concerns from players, coaches, and spectators.
  • Fostered a positive relationship between umpires and teams through open communication channels regarding expectations and responsibilities before each match.
  • Led post-game debriefs with fellow officials to review decisions made during matches, identify areas for improvement, and maintain a high level of officiating consistency.

Delivery Driver

Domino's Pizza
08.2023 - 02.2024
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
  • Developed strong working knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations to facilitate smooth navigation on-the-job safely.
  • Exemplified commitment to teamwork by assisting fellow drivers with technical support or coverage during peak periods as needed.

Crew Member

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
  • Collaborated with fellow crew members for seamless shift transitions, ensuring smooth operations throughout the day.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
12.2025

General Studies

Tyler Junior College
Troup, TX
08.2022

High School Diploma -

Fulshear Highschool
Fulshear, TX
05.2020

Skills

  • Quick Thinking
  • In-Depth Rule Knowledge

Timeline

Delivery Driver

Domino's Pizza
08.2023 - 02.2024

Umpire

Huntsville Baseball League
03.2023 - Current

Crew Member

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
02.2019 - 03.2020

Head Umpire

CBCU Charlie Strasser
02.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Sam Houston State University

General Studies

Tyler Junior College

High School Diploma -

Fulshear Highschool
Michael A. Thomas