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Erricka Thomas

Erricka Thomas

Garland,TX

Summary

Results-driven Human Resources Business Partner skillful in strategic planning, policy integration and performance improvements. Always pursuing ways to maximize efficiency, employee satisfaction and cost savings. Well-qualified Training Specialist adept at planning and implementing onsite and remote training programs. Authoritative and clear communicator with enthusiastic style and insightful approach.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Duncanville ISD
08.2022 - Current
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Conducted over 100 evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Kept 40 students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.

Teacher

Garland ISD
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Advised and counseled hundreds of students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Teacher

Dallas ISD
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
  • Delivered private instruction to adult learners in variety of fields on leadership development, professional writing, business communication and delivery of proposals and presentations.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty.
  • Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
  • Delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals and tools addressing needs of specific specialist groups.

Program Specialist

Department Of Veteran Affairs
01.2016 - 06.2020
  • Maintained regular communication between departments via email and phone calls to coordinate program logistics.
  • Developed and deepened productive community relationships to assist with defining requirements, executing plans and strengthening leadership.
  • Planned and executed meetings to connect organizational representatives, community members and clients.
  • Coordinated communication among associations, allies, stakeholders and members to foster sales and connections between departments.

Human Resources Specialist

IMCOM
06.2012 - 12.2015
  • Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
  • Managed payroll processing and benefits to compensate employees for service rendered.
  • Performed budget analysis to control expenditures and predict future budget needs.
  • Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
  • Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.

Human Resources Manager

U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2004 - 05.2011
  • Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
  • Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
  • Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
  • Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
  • Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
  • Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.

Education

MBA - Healthcare Management

Jones International University
Centennial, CO
02.2011

MBA - Finance

Jones International University
Centennial, CO
02.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management

American Intercontinental University
Schaumburg
02.2006

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Robert Morris College
Chicago, IL
07.2003

Skills

  • Learning Modalities
  • Emergent Curriculum
  • MS Office
  • Project Scope Analysis
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Business Process Re-Engineering
  • Staff Retention
  • Conflict Management
  • Staff Training
  • Project Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Certification

Lean Six Sigma

Yellow Six Sigma

Green Six Sigma

Teacher Certification

Military HR Certification

Timeline

Teacher

Duncanville ISD
08.2022 - Current

Teacher

Garland ISD
08.2021 - 06.2022

Teacher

Dallas ISD
08.2020 - 06.2021

Program Specialist

Department Of Veteran Affairs
01.2016 - 06.2020

Human Resources Specialist

IMCOM
06.2012 - 12.2015

Human Resources Manager

U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2004 - 05.2011

MBA - Healthcare Management

Jones International University

MBA - Finance

Jones International University

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management

American Intercontinental University

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Robert Morris College

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