Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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TRENICHA THOMAS

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Brandon,FL
28
years of professional experience

Manager with broad administrative experience spanning HR support, payroll administration, recruiting, performance coaching, and compliance tracking. Coordinates inventory, equipment, purchasing, vendor payments, facility requests, and emergency training to maintain efficient operations. Adds value through organized follow-through, clear communication, and dependable team support.

Work History

MANAGER

13 Years 6 Months
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CHILDREN'S SERVICES | 04.2013 - Current
  • Recruit and hire qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Lead team meetings, one-on-one coaching, and performance evaluations to provide feedback and development.
  • Manages supervision of the personnel compliance section to ensure adherence to contractual program requirements for background screening, annual checks, and audits.
  • Provide oversight on medium-size project tasks such as Fleet issued vehicles maintenance coordination, OnGuard badge access, Facilities maintenance work orders through EAM, Genetec building security access and creating service tickets Technology Service Center for the department.
  • Create feedback surveys to develop action plans for accessing our service delivery.
  • Coordinates employee emergency response (EER) training and assignments through EER Power BI. Annually maintain continuity of operations plan (COOP) with Emergency Management
  • Manages inventory of administrative supplies, computer equipment, and mobile devices; communicates with IIO for hardware and troubleshooting issues, replacements, upgrades, and ordering of new equipment. Support Clerk of the Circuit Court for yearly capital asset inventory for countywide assets.
  • Process payroll, resolve discrepancies, and provide instructional guidance; generated payroll reports using Oracle dashboard and submits adjustments for corrections or retroactive increases.
  • Place orders for items from vendors to maintain inventory levels using Visa purchase card (Pcard) and reconciled expenditures through Oracle Expenses, ensuring compliance with procurement standards.

REVENUE AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANGER

2 Years 4 Months
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES | 12.2010 - 04.2013
  • Managed budget line items, tracked spending, approved expenditures, and processed invoice payments, ensuring financial compliance for assigned programs.
  • Supervised and trained personnel, providing guidance and conducting performance reviews, resulting in improved team capabilities.
  • Managed pet registration, rabies license tag distribution, and issuance of spay and neuter vouchers, and enhanced community animal care initiatives.

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

3 Years
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES | 12.2007 - 12.2010
  • Provided comprehensive administrative support to the Director and shelter/field operations staff to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Processed employee status changes, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and healthcare and retirement inquiries via HRIS to support HR operations.
  • Represented the department in human resources, civil service, procurement, and accounting, and managed execution of documentation requirements.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for staff members, facilitating timely and efficient travel experiences.
  • Responded to public inquiries about pet services, fees, and county animal ordinances.

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

2 Years 10 Months
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES | 02.2005 - 12.2007
  • Managed multiple calendars for managers, coordinating appointments to optimize scheduling and improve office efficiency.
  • Organized training sessions, client meetings, team meetings, and events to enhance communication and collaboration among staff.
  • Created personnel actions in human resource information system (HRIS) and employee database to streamline employee records management.
  • Welcoming visitors to the office, responded to phone inquiries, and directed individuals to the appropriate departments.
  • Processed incoming mail daily, categorizing it for efficient distribution or filing.
  • Recorded and submitted employee timesheets accurately to facilitate timely payroll processing.

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

1 Year 10 Months
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES | 04.2003 - 02.2005
  • Processed citations, prepared court dockets, and documented outcomes in Chameleon, contributing to effective enforcement of animal control regulations.
  • Issued citations to citizens when reclaiming animals from shelter.
  • Verified accuracy of bite incident reports prior to submission for processing and faxed reports to the Health Department, facilitating appropriate health responses.
  • Entered nuisance complaints into Chameleon and responded to citizen inquiries through the CRM database, ensuring timely resolution of community issues.
  • Coordinated with departmental staff to attend community events.

CLERK II

2 Years 5 Months
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES | 11.2000 - 04.2003
  • Verified accuracy of bite incident reports before submission, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
  • Entered citations, incident reports, and nuisance complaints into Chameleon to maintain accurate records.
  • Coordinated communication with residents and employees to clarify information and resolve inquiries promptly.

PROVIDER SERVICE ASSOCIATE

1 Year 8 Months
OXFORD HEALTH PLANS | 03.1999 - 11.2000
  • Coordinated prior authorization requests with clinical and service teams, ensuring timely processing for patient care.
  • Reviewed eligibility and coverage details for participating provider offices, facilitating accurate service delivery.
  • Resolved inquiries regarding authorization, claims, material requests, and billing, enhancing delivery service for clients.
  • Documented customer interactions and case notes to ensure compliance with Oxford Health Plans standards.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

SAN ANDREAS HIGH SCHOOL | San Bernardino, CA

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - LIBERAL ARTS

HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Tampa, FL

BACHELOR OF ARTS - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

ST LEO UNIVERSITY | St Leo, FL

Skills

Operations management
Human resources management
Budget management
Payroll administration
Performance evaluation
Staff supervision
Team management
Cross-functional teamwork
Operational efficiency
Inventory control
Supplier coordination
Attention to detail

Timeline

MANAGER

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CHILDREN'S SERVICES
04.2013 - CurrentRead More

REVENUE AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANGER

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES
12.2010 - 04.2013Read More

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES
12.2007 - 12.2010Read More

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES
02.2005 - 12.2007Read More

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES
04.2003 - 02.2005Read More

CLERK II

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES
11.2000 - 04.2003Read More

PROVIDER SERVICE ASSOCIATE

OXFORD HEALTH PLANS
03.1999 - 11.2000Read More

SAN ANDREAS HIGH SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
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HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS from LIBERAL ARTS
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ST LEO UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF ARTS from HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
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TRENICHA THOMAS