Sheila Thomas

Background

About Sheila Thomas

Program Design and Implementation • Responsible for overall program delivery and its activities in accordance with contractual and organizational goals • Created new initiatives to support the strategic direction of various departments • Developed and implemented long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the department • Developed and implemented annual budget and operating plan to support the program • Developed a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for improvement • Ensured program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the funding source and organization Staffing and Administration • In consultation with the General Manager, recruited, interviewed and supervised over 36 well- qualified program staff • Implemented the human resources policies, procedures and practices of the organization • Ensured that personnel files for the program were properly maintained and kept confidential • Established and implement a performance management process for all program staff • Engaged volunteers for appropriate program activities using established volunteer management practices • Ensured all staff members received orientation and appropriate training in accordance with organizational standards Fiscal Management • Responsible for developing, implementing and sustaining programs resulting in $3.7 million in revenue • Developed a year round youth food program generating $228 thousand in annual revenue with supervision of 10 employees. • Spearheaded the acquisition of an $80 thousand extreme playground build in the Watts community • Performed cost/price Analysis and maintained records of fund allocations and budget drawdown