ERRICKA Y.

THOMAS
Grand Prairie, TX 75052 | 214.901.0644 | eythomas@icloud.com

Military veteran with a strong leadership background educating and training diverse groups on various work-
related topics. Known for the ability to obtain outstanding results by utilizing highly effective and interpersonal
and communication skills. Hands-on experience motivating employees through different learning techniques to
incorporate diverse employees while fostering a team spirit and inclusive group identity as well as building
teamwork and goal-setting skills.

Areas of Emphasis
Training & Education | Presentations/Training | Employee Empowerment | Information Technology | Cultural
Change Management | Implementation & Delivery | Performance Management | Progress Monitoring
Technical Proficiencies
Microsoft Word, | Excel | PowerPoint | Access | Outlook | Publisher | ADP | PeopleSoft, Kronos

Alternative Certification Program

Teach Worthy | Intern Certificate

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Teaching | Communications
 Prepared differentiated lesson plans for students and scaffolded instruction to meet learner needs.
 Established and enforced rules for behavior, policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
 Modified and accommodated the general education curriculum for special-needs students.

Organization | Project Management

 Oversaw project coordination efforts that included obtaining workload data to track progress accurately.
Strategically utilized resources and maintained database records of forecasted project milestones.
 Tackled the challenge of representing the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery meeting funeral directors, families
and honor guard members who are attending committal services or burials at the Cemetery. Assisted with the
scheduling and formalizing of veterans and their eligible dependents final ceremonies and burials.
 Garnered recognition for streamlining the employee onboarding process, which resulted in enhanced efficiency as
well as increased employee retention.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Smith Elementary | Duncanville, Texas

Long Term Substitute (3rd Grade Teacher) | February 2020-May 2020

Universal Academy | Irving, Texas

Long Term Substitute (6th Grade ELAR Teacher) | August 2019-Feb 2020

DFW National Cemetery | Dallas, Texas

Cemetery Representative | April 2015-June 2016 & February 2019-July 2019

Veteran’s Health Administration | Las Vegas, Nevada

Program Assistant | August 2018-February 2019

Clark County School District | Las Vegas, Nevada

Long Term Substitute (Special Education and Math) | November 2018-May 2018

Imcom | Killeen, Texas

Human Resources Specialist | June 2013-March 2014
 ERRICKA Y. THOMAS
Arlington, TX 75039 | 214.901.1434 | errickathomas@gmail.com

United States Army | Fort Lee, Virginia

Human Resources Manager | October 2009-May 2011

United States Army | Fort Bragg, North Carolina & Fort Lee, Virginia, Afghanistan, Honduras
Human Resources Specialist | October 2007-October 2009

Tennessee National Guard | Smyrna, Tennessee

Executive Administrative Assistant/Tricare Benefits Specialist | August 2006-October2007

United States Army | Fort Campbell, Kentucky/Camp Speicher, Iraq, Kuwait

Personnel Readiness Clerk/Human Resources Specialist | January 2004-August 2006

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Jones International University | Centennial, Colorado

Masters of Business Administration | Finance
Jones International University | Centennial, Colorado
Master’s Degree | Healthcare Management
American InterContinental University | Schaumburg, Illinois
Bachelor’s Degree | Business Administration
Robert Morris College | Chicago, Illinois
Associate’s Degree | Business Administration
Certifications
Lean Six Sigma | Villanova University, 2013
Green Six Sigma | Villanova University, 2014
Yellow Six Sigma | Department of Veteran Affairs, 2018