GARY R. THOMAS
1603 Roundabout Road · Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 732-0440 ·
Objective: A law enforcement professional with eight years in counseling and training that seeks a challenging position within the Human Resources/Academic spectrum. Strong interpersonal and computer skills with an excellent work ethic who is eager to contribute immediately.
Experience:
Upside to Youth Development, LLC·Martinsville, Va.
Field Supervisor/Intensive In-Home Services 2010-Present
ALL CARE FAMILY SERVICES · Danville, VA
Counselor (Field Supervisor)/QMHP 2007 to 2010
· Provide Intensive In-Home, Substance Abuse, and Assessment services for adolescents and families experiencing behavioral, emotional, mental health, and substance abuse challenges that prohibit them from leading productive and healthy lives
· Provide supervision and guidance to staff counselors to enhance accountability and quality assurance in rendering appropriate services to qualified clients
Martinsville Public Schools · Martinsville, Va.
Substitute Teacher, 2008-Present
MARTINSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT · Martinsville, VA
Police Officer, 1994 – 2007
· Designed strategy and assisted in the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws within my assigned locality; provided counseling and resolved grievances.
· Administered counseling to adults and children in various areas (domestic; suicide; education; finances; defusing violent situations; advice/support/encouragement). Assisted Community Policing with coordinating services to counsel at risk adolescents.
· Served as a Field Training Officer/Senior Patrol Officer; trained newly graduated academy recruits in the correct code of behavior and procedures as outlined in the departmental general orders manual; assisted shift supervisors in supervision of patrol shift.
OFFICE OF THE HENRY COUNTY SHERIFF · Martinsville, VA
Deputy Sheriff, 1992-1994
· Provided an assortment of services to the citizens and visitors of Martinsville and Henry County, Virginia; received initial calls and responded appropriately.
· Developed and implemented appropriate strategies while on duty; investigated criminal offenses and enforced traffic violations.
· Provided counseling and resolved grievances.
Affiliations and Committees:
· Deacon; Usher; Kid City(youth intervention), Spirit of Life Church International, Current
· United States All American Scholar, The United States Achievement Academy, 2002
· Recipient, Certificate for Electronic Computer Programming, 1990
Education:
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX · Phoenix, AZ
Master of Business Administration, May 2006
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY · Norfolk, VA
Bachelor of Science, Occupational and Technical Studies, December 2003
PATRICK HENRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE · Martinsville, VA
Associate in Arts and Science, Business Administration, July 2002
Associate in Applied Science, Administration of Justice, August 2000