Shon Thomas Email & Phone Number

Elkridge, Md, Us

• Oversee project budgets and lifecycles for a team managing up to 50 concurrent improvement and installation projects• Prepare accurate and timely financial reporting for current and forecasted capital spending by project• Provide leadership, supervision, and coaching for the team. Lead meetings to review the status and progress of projects• Meet and communicate with clients including private companies, nonprofits, and government agencies• Determine and approve project requirements and pricing quotes. Negotiate terms and administer contracts• Identify jurisdictional obligations to ensure compliance with state zoning, construction, and traffic laws. File permitapplications with supporting documentation, manage payments and fees, and follow up to secure approvals• Coordinate support services through completion to ensure the success of clients’ projects• Seek continuous improvements of operational processes, systems, and regulatory controls Selected Accomplishments:• Developed the company’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) for project management. Updated training procedures for project coordinators and team members to reflect new SOPs• Delivered high-profile projects on-time, on-budget, and adhering to strict quality standards. Projects of note include:• International Monetary Fund (IMF) building, Washington, DC: managed improvements/updates• Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, DC: coordinated multiple projects of $1M+• International Spy Museum, Washington, DC: managed multiple projects during construction of $500k+• Reunion Square, Washington, DC: coordinated street and utility improvement projects for a new building

• Developed and deliver a financial literacy program called Dollars and Cents Make Sense, which teaches sound financial habits including establishing/reestablishing/maintaining good credit, household budgeting, and financial planning• Facilitate online remote and in-person classes with groups of up to 50 adult learners• Provide one-on-one financial advisory services for individuals, families, small businesses, and 501(c)(3) organizations Selected Accomplishments:• Authored a published book, Dollars and Cents Make Sense: A Basic Guide to Successful Financial Management (2017); sold through major retailers including Barnes and Noble, Walmart, and Amazon• Collaborated with nonprofits American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and Hug Don’t Shoot to teach the course to target groups, including incarcerated individuals and communities in need • Partnered with Morgan State University to offer the course to incoming college freshman, approximately 50 students/class

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

• Managed programs for AFSC’s Baltimore chapter focusing on prison reform, community development, and social equality• Led educational and support programs for incarcerated men and women. Provided interpersonal, professional, and financial skill building, with the goal of successful societal reintegration and reduced recidivism • Developed programs in response to community needs. Hosted food giveaways and cookouts, painting and crafts, school supply giveaways, concerts, commemorations, town halls, and movie nights• As social media manager, enhanced AFSC Baltimore’s online presence to increase followers, donations, and volunteers Selected Accomplishments:• Grew the Baltimore chapter’s volunteer base from just 3 to more than 100 active volunteers• Increased AFSC Baltimore’s social media reach from 50 to over 1,000 followers, enabling crowdsourced donations of money, food, supplies, and time from individuals, local businesses, and partner organizations • Coordinated numerous fundraising events that achieved revenue goals and totaled $100,000+

• Provided leadership, strategy, and oversight for the Finance Department of a workforce development group and government partner that owns and operates several Job Corps sites• Trained, led, and supervised the organization’s accounting and bookkeeping team members• Ensured the accuracy of functions including A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, and payroll processing• Prepared and reviewed financial reporting including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow, and equity statements• Maintained compliance with federal government regulations through internal systems and controls• Managed HR functions including employee training and development, performance reviews, and corrective action

Ldp Certificate, Leadership Development Program

Bachelor'S Degree, Criminal Justice And Corrections