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Thomas Harris

Fairburn,GA

Summary

Co Founder of Peace Day Inc. Boston, MA- 24 hours of Non-Violence. Community Organizer /President United Neighbors of Lower Roxbury and Emmanuel/Philip Corporation. As a community organizer, was instrumental in leading the development of 83 units of low-income housing and rent equity ownership. Producer of films and multimedia presentations for non-profit organizations including, Council of Elders, Project Impact Special Needs Adoption Agency, Saint Francis de Sales School, WCVB TV Third World Program. Served on The Catholic Advisory Committee, Synod Committee for the Archdiocese of Boston. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dedicated Transportation Security Officer with observant nature and firm grasp of security procedures and standards. Excellent time management and organizational abilities backed by disciplined nature and strong communication skills. Trained in security scanning and identification measures.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Transportation Security Officer

TSA/Department of Homeland Security-Atlanta
01.2016 - Current
  • Media Team Coordinator, Producer of content for weekly Movie Loop, OJT Coach (On the Job Training Coach)

Tech Lab Instructor

Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Instructed youth in various subjects and supervised different programs

Pastoral Associate, Youth Pastor, Teacher, Administrator

Archdiocese of Boston
01.1982 - 01.2012
  • Held various roles within the Archdiocese, including Computer Lab Manager, Proposal & Grant Writer, Food Pantry Coordinator, Director of Community Volunteer Recruitment, Director of Youth Ministry and Religious Education Programs, Music and Multimedia Teacher

Admissions Representative/Foreign Student Counselor

New England School of Photography
01.1976 - 01.1982
  • Managed admissions and immigration procedures for international students

Education

Audio Podcasting, Visual Communication Studies, American Government -

Clayton State University
Morrow, GA
02.2024

Certification completed - Introduction to Homeland Security, Intelligence Analysis and Security Management -

American Public University
01.2017

Graduated from the Youth Ministry Certificate and Enrichment Program -

Xavier University
New Orleans, LA
01.2011

CISCO Certified – Completion for IT Essentials PC Hardware & Software -

Cisco Network Academy
Boston, MA
01.2005

B.S. Degree in Communications/Broadcasting& Film – Multimedia Production -

Boston University College of Communication
Boston, MA
01.1995

A.S. Degree Social Science -

Roxbury Community College
Roxbury, MA
01.1989

Skills

  • Instructor
  • Media Production
  • Computer Skills
  • Problem Resolution
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team building
  • Team Development
  • Airport Certified Employee - [Area of Expertise]
  • Security Equipment Operation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Flexible / Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Ability to Synthesize Skills

Organizations

  • Youth Coordinator for The Lakes at Cedar Grove HOA
  • President United Neighbors of Lower Roxbury, Roxbury, MA
  • Board Member Roxbury Community College Board of Trustees Roxbury, MA
  • Board Member Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries, Newton, MA

Awards

  • Model Officer Award – TSA
  • Perfect Attendance Award - TSA
  • Blue Glove Award Media Team – TSA
  • Youth Coordinator Award – The Lakes at Cedar Grove Community
  • Bishop James Augustine Healy Award – Office of Multicultural Diversity
  • Elizabeth Ann Seton Award – Office of Youth Ministry
  • Dedication of Service Award – Catholic Charities
  • Pre Deo et Juventute (For God &Youth) - Office of Youth Ministry

Software

Adobe PhotoShop, Premiere, After Effects, Adobe Creative Cloud,Microsoft Office Suite, Avid Pro Tools, Apple Final Cut Pro

Timeline

Certified Transportation Security Officer

TSA/Department of Homeland Security-Atlanta
01.2016 - Current

Tech Lab Instructor

Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta
01.2012 - 01.2016

Pastoral Associate, Youth Pastor, Teacher, Administrator

Archdiocese of Boston
01.1982 - 01.2012

Admissions Representative/Foreign Student Counselor

New England School of Photography
01.1976 - 01.1982

Audio Podcasting, Visual Communication Studies, American Government -

Clayton State University

Certification completed - Introduction to Homeland Security, Intelligence Analysis and Security Management -

American Public University

Graduated from the Youth Ministry Certificate and Enrichment Program -

Xavier University

CISCO Certified – Completion for IT Essentials PC Hardware & Software -

Cisco Network Academy

B.S. Degree in Communications/Broadcasting& Film – Multimedia Production -

Boston University College of Communication

A.S. Degree Social Science -

Roxbury Community College
Thomas Harris