Hi, I’m
Sondra Tate Thornton
Director
Owens Cross Roads,AL
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments while maintaining facility operations. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Astrion Group LLCHuntsville
Director of Facilities
11.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Manage over 205,000 sq. ft. Of office facilities, ensuring smooth operations for over 1,500 employees.
- Negotiate vendor contracts for equipment and furniture, achieving cost savings annually.
- Spearheaded new office buildouts, completing projects on time and under budget by negotiating effectively.
- Implemented a centralized tracking system for office supplies, increasing inventory accuracy, and saving.
- Revamped corporate apartment amenities, resulting in a rise in positive feedback from employees.
- Conducted safety audits, and maintained compliance across all facilities.
- Streamlined invoice approval process through digital workflows, reducing processing time, and enhancing vendor relations.
- Supervised administrative teams, delegating tasks to boost efficiency.
Extra Mile Logistics, LLCFlorence
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
11.2014 - 10.2015
Job overview
- Processed and submitted carrier packets for cargo transportation.
- Invoiced loads for each driver to ensure timely invoice payments.
- Maintained travel miles and diesel consumption for IFTA compliance.
- Communicated with carriers regarding delivery schedules and pickup times.
- Tracked employees' payroll deductions.
- Managed six truck certifications with certified drivers.
City of Huntsville - West PrecinctHuntsville
Administrative Assistant
07.2012 - 10.2014
Job overview
- Maintained daily rosters for all three shifts, distributing Daily Crime Analysis Incident Reports to West Precinct personnel.
- Managed municipal court docket runs for all officers involved in court hearings.
- Logged and updated records of local sex offenders within assigned zones.
- Conducted an analysis of call statistics for service, accidents, and other incidents.
- Directed maintenance of a complex record-keeping and filing system to ensure accuracy.
- Filed correspondence, prepared personnel records, and coordinated timecard entries for payroll.
- Assisted Community Watch by distributing training sessions and monthly bulletins on current events.
- Monitored inspection sheets for officer units and maintained disciplinary action files.
City of Huntsville - Police AcademyHuntsville
Training Coordinator
03.2000 - 07.2012
Job overview
- Executed work assignments with independent judgment while liaising with internal and external police departments.
- Coordinated and scheduled training classes for officers and surrounding agencies.
- Organized training curriculum for all Academy Sessions and In-Service Training events.
- Maintained training files on certified instructors, tracking credit hours for sworn personnel.
- Reported monthly to Alabama Peace Officers Standard Training Center (APOSTC) regarding training compliance.
- Scheduled instructors for annual re-certification training, ensuring current certification of all sworn law enforcement.
- Coordinated Physical Agility Ability Test for applicants aspiring to be Basic or Lateral Police Officers.
- Assisted Training Advisors with daily operational requests and maintained records for each police cadet.
City of Huntsville Police Department - Records Huntsville
Administrative Assistant
02.1989 - 03.2000
Job overview
- Processed and filed daily reports on cases, accidents, impoundments, and witness statements.
- Assisted public with report requests to ensure timely access to information.
- Managed daily radio traffic for designated officers via National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
- Executed BOLO reports for stolen vehicles and criminal activities.
- Entered missing persons, runaways, and stolen vehicles upon request from investigators and officers.
Education
IFMA
from Business Training Courses
Skills
- Facilities management
- Team leadership
- Client relationships
- Process improvement
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Budget optimization
- Project management
- Inventory management
- Vendor negotiation
- Effective communication
- Notary public
Timeline
Director of Facilities
Astrion Group LLC
11.2015 - Current
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Extra Mile Logistics, LLC
11.2014 - 10.2015
Administrative Assistant
City of Huntsville - West Precinct
07.2012 - 10.2014
Training Coordinator
City of Huntsville - Police Academy
03.2000 - 07.2012
Administrative Assistant
City of Huntsville Police Department - Records
02.1989 - 03.2000
IFMA
from Business Training Courses
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