James Thomas
Lake City
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at Self Employed Services, adept in project planning and development, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results. Excelled in fostering collaboration and enhancing customer satisfaction, demonstrating strong negotiation and communication skills. Achieved exceptional community safety improvements as a Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Lake City.
Determined As Operations Manager to be adept at assigning tasks to team members based on individual strengths. I talked with key project stakeholders to find out project requirements.
Developed skills in coordinating teams, managing timelines, and ensuring project deliverables in fast-paced environment. Looking to transition into new field, applying strengths in leadership and strategic planning. Capable of driving results and fostering team collaboration in diverse settings.
Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Self Employed Services
05.2013 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
Code Enforcement Officer
City of Lake City
08.2007 - 09.2014
- Improved community safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying code violations in residential and commercial properties.
- Enforced compliance with city regulations and ordinances pertaining to land use, zoning, nuisance housing, building codes and health and safety.
- Facilitated positive relationships with community members by addressing concerns promptly and professionally, fostering trust in the code enforcement process.
- Leveraged strong negotiation skills to resolve disputes between neighbors regarding shared responsibility for maintaining properties in accordance with local codes.
- Enhanced public awareness of local codes and regulations by developing educational materials and conducting informational sessions.
Education
Master of Arts - Law
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Liberty University
Virginia Beach, VA07-2015
Skills
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
Accomplishments
- Achieved optimized results by completing tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Documented and resolved Issues that led to desired Results.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Affiliations
- Lodge 601 Pride of Hollywood, a Prince Hall affiliate.
- Boy Scouts of America Troop 479
Timeline
Project Manager
Self Employed Services
05.2013 - Current
Code Enforcement Officer
City of Lake City
08.2007 - 09.2014
Master of Arts - Law
Regent University
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Liberty University
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