James Thomas Email & Phone Number

Des Plaines, Il

Responsible for the day-to-day business of the Society, including promoting, training and motivating the team by developing procedures to hit goals. Builds relationship with the Board of Directors to work on strategies to move the organization forward. Advises leadership on association management matters and regularly collaborates with the President.Maintains and enters into relationships with ASHI consultants such as Public Relations consultant, Legal CounselResponsible for the finances of the Society, regularly reports to the Board on its financial condition and coordinates the year-end audit. Coordinates production of the annual budget in conjunction with the Financial CommitteePlans and produces the Annual conference and schedules educational seminars, working with the Conference and Education Committees, and any outside consultants.Provides necessary liaison and staff support to committees and task forces to enable them to properly perform their functions, reporting to the President on their progress Oversees membership services by overseeing all Staff Functions and collaborating with appropriate committeesUpholds the reputation and integrity of the Society Leads communication initiatives with industry related associations and organizations, and all legislative effortsNotable Accomplishments:* Instrumental in relaunching the ASHI Foundation in 2018, and became Chairman of the Board for this 501(c)(3) organization* Took over responsibility of The ASHI School a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Society of Home Inspectors in 2018

Chicago, Il

Responsible for driving strategic financial and marketing objectives with oversight for business planning, finance, and budgeting Manages all community and public relations, advertising campaigns, and regulatory compliance Works in conjunction with National Leadership Team to meet specific operational, financial, and development goals HR functions include hiring, evaluating, and developing staff, forecasting positions to be added according to budget and growth forecastsOversees Admissions, Financial Services, Student Services, Career Services, and AcademicsUltimately responsible for the Profit and Loss of the campus on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis Key Achievements:*Launched SAE’s 7th US Campus *Helped obtain state licensing, national accreditation, and Title IV Funding*Helped Campus reach profitability ahead of schedule

Chicago, Il

Directly manages the B2B sales process of all new and potential school programs, including initial inquiries, consultations, and conferences. Oversees a full time staff of over 25 and responsible for over 150 accounts. Oversaw implementation of web-based inquiry system and web-based enrollment application. Ultimately responsible for training and professional development of team, marketing of programs, and all logistical operations. Accountable for all aspects of these businesses. Manages quarterly profit and loss for both these businesses. Helped launch Language Stars launch their At School business in the Washington DC regionDirectly works with the CEO, CMO and COO in strategic planning and execution for these nascent businesses. Key Achievements*Averaged a 20% year to year revenue growth since starting this position.

Accountable for all day-to-day operations of the center. Responsibilities include selection, training, and overall management of all employees working in the center. Directly manages the sales process of all new and potential enrollments, including initial inquiries, consultations, and conferences. Schedules and conducts student progress meetings. Monitors and tracks center performance, revenues, expenses and collection of fees. Conducts center staff meetings with all full time employees. Establishes and maintains relationships with teachers, educational specialists and other school administrators and parent/teacher organizations. Assures the professional appearance of the center. Engages in marketing activities to increase awareness of Sylvan. Responsible for the Profit and Loss of the Center on a monthly basis.Key Achievements:* Received national recognition for sales excellence in regards to initial roll-out of Sylvan Online offerings* Commended for bringing two under-performing centers to supercede revenue and profitability goals

Oversaw the sales and marketing efforts for this for-profit educational center as well as all daily operations, financials, program development, and staff training. Ensured the implementation of all corporate policies and procedures. Created and implemented community and school marketing events, and supervised, mentored and evaluated ten instructors. Managed all accounts receivable. Worked directly with the CFO, COO, and CEO in various capacities. Monitored all physical inventory and established relationships with vendors to ensure cost effectiveness. Assisted in screening candidates for management opportunities.Key Achievements:* Successfully launched the company's fifth center in January 2002.* Recognized by corporate headquarters for achieving the largest first season enrollment in the history of the corporation and for achieving the fastest growth of any center in the history of the corporation.* Increased weekly revenue each consecutive season, an accomplishment that had never been done before.* Developed a system to more efficiently track and manage leads, ensuring that all inquiries receive call-backs and/or the information requested in a timely manner.

Full responsibility for overseeing the growth and development of this for-profit educational corporation. Hired, trained, managed, and evaluated a staff of up to 10 employees. Established regional marketing campaigns and incentive programs to increase brand awareness and client referrals. Controlled physical inventories and placed orders for supplies as needed. Set and monitored weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales and revenue goals. Created multi-media presentations for use in recruitment efforts.

Bs, Biology, History

Served as undergraduate Lab Director for a Neurobiological Lab Project

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Student Representative in the Benedictine MBA Accounting and Finance Task Force, Founding Member.