Michelle D. Thomas Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as an independent, neutral, conflict resolution practitioner providing informal and confidential forums to address organizational concerns related to mission, policies, and systemic issues confronting DIA. Served as the agency technical expert and provided expert advice and guidance to applicants, employees, and to management on the interpretation, intent and impact of laws, regulations, policies and programs pertaining to disability employment, reasonable accommodation, and accessibility. Provided expert technical assistance to top agency officials on the settlement or resolution of the most complex complaints of discrimination. Served as an authoritative consultant and advisor to DIA top agency management officials concerning all aspects of equal employment opportunity and workforce diversity. Conducted independent, confidential inquiries to clarify issues and consider the interests of all parties and provided options to avoid and resolve workplace conflicts and concerns. Identified trends, issues and concerns relative to DIA policies and procedures, including potential future issues and concerns. Provided recommendations for addressing issues with a view to improving the general administration and operations of the agency. Proactively coordinated and collaborated with the Office of General Counsel (OGC), the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Equal Opportunity & Diversity (EO), and Office of Human Resources (OHR) in order to identify and avoid potential conflicts that may fall within their respective purviews. Provided staff outreach by educating and training DIA employees about proactive conflict resolution techniques and how to resolve issues amicably.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As a certified federal EEO Counselor/Investigator, the subject matter expert and team leader responsible for the most difficult and complex EEO discrimination issues while performing all of the systematic fact-finding, analysis, and consulting functions relative to complaint processing and procedures. Oversee investigations, providing advice and guidance to EEO counselors and investigators. Serves as the Senior EEO representative as needed in working groups. Consult with managers on broad, complex, and sensitive equal employment issues. Lead ad-hoc teams and team members as appropriate to plan and develop strategies for process improvement initiatives. Conduct initial interviews and provide explanations with the aggrieved persons who have elected to engage in the EEO pre-complaint process and traditional counseling, detailing legal rights and responsibilities. Leverage negotiation skills in an attempt to resolve issues at the lowest level possible, providing due process to complainants; and, ensuring any settlement agreements drafted by DIA legal counsel captured the agreements of all parties. Conduct problem and barrier analysis, and measure the progress of objectives and/or actions. Served as DIA's subject matter expert in managing the agency's EEO complaint process for the Southeast Florida region. Oversaw the management of cases, counseled aggrieved employees throughout the process to help resolve EEO issues at the earliest possible stages. Provided EEO training and guidance sessions for managers and employees in consulting and coordination with human resources. Conducted agency-wide outreach programs to inform all employees of their rights and responsibilities relative to equal employment opportunity by developing communication objectives and messages, conducts training and briefing programs for agency managers and employees, and shared a variety of reference materials and communication aides to communicate agency EEO program goals effectively.

Qatar

Execute all personnel transportation activities for the DIA Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration (RSOI) functions at the Defense Intelligence Support Office – Qatar (DISO-Q). Execute all supply/inventory/cargo movement activities for DISO-Q. Schedule and prioritize cargo movement when necessary. Schedule and prioritize movements of DIA personnel transitioning to/from the USCENTCOM AOR. Create monthly personnel movement reports. Development and maintain applicable files to support transportation activities. Inspect supplies and equipment for identification, quantity counts and condition. Determine costs and special handling requirements for shipment of goods and materials. Certify hazardous cargo for movement by surface and air. Prepare and issue load plans and other transportation documents for the movement of cargo. Verify that all Transportation Cargo Movement Documents) and Government Bills of Shipping and Lading (GBL’s) are just and correct and match the equipment, to include banding, taping, sealing or otherwise securing cargo appropriately and effectively. Operate appropriate MHE in support of transportation missions, such as forklifts, loaders, pallet jacks, and hand trucks. Perform daily, weekly and monthly Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on all assigned vehicles and equipment. Establish working relationship with other intra theater operational support units/agencies and determine best daily operational support methods. Assist the Logistics Support Officer in scheduling vehicles and equipment for repair and maintenance services. Other additional duties as assigned.

441 4Th Street, N.W., Suite 570N, Washington, Dc 20001

Investigated, conducted in-depth analysis on allegations and complex complaints of discrimination involving multiple protected classes. Wrote comprehensive reports of findings pertaining to the discrimination complaints and provided reports of findings. Conducted site visits as necessary to examine policies and practices, review records, and observe environments in which the alleged discriminatory acts occurred and/or interview witnesses for credibility purposes and prepared sworn affidavits, when necessary. Prepared and conducted fact-finding conferences designed to: define the issues, determine which elements were undisputed; clarified issues; obtained evidence; and resolved those issues that could be resolved through a written settlement agreement, cause or no cause finding, withdrawal of the charge or dismissal. Reviewed and evaluated facts presented by both parties; determined the sufficiency of evidence presented; and maintained contact with the parties as to the status of the investigation. Testified as a witness in support of agency findings in civil actions filed by Complainants. Represented Complainant who received Probable Cause Determinations before the Commission on Human Rights. Served as liaison with internal and external District entities, as well as, other state and local, federal, private sector and community organizations in providing technical expertise on discrimination issues in employment, housing, public accommodation and education. Participated as an internal/external Trainer throughout the District government departments and agencies, civic and community organizations on behalf of the Office of Human Rights. Conducted community outreach forums with advocacy groups. Provided various training sessions for public and private sector employees to include D.C government.

Human Resources Management And Services/Diversity Awareness

Criminal Justice/Forensic Science

Legal Assistant/Paralegal