Andrea Thomas

About Andrea Thomas

Proven ability to take strategic approach in managing resources to maximize efficiency and productivity• Extensive academic and project management experience• Enterprise and small business experience• Foreign languages: Portuguese (native), English (Second Language)and Spanish (conversational) • Comprehensive background in educational and community program development • Well developed leadership, coaching and mentoring skills• Successful record of leadership in higher education• Large experience with student recruitment, retention, advertising/marketing, accreditation process, customer service and community relations • Proven diplomatic and tactful approaches to resolve conflicts. • Extensive involvement in community support and social projects• Strong customers focusSpecialties- Skill-Based Volunteerism- Volunteer Management - Strategic Planning- Team Building and Service Learning- Program Development

Experience

1. Sr Director, Network Engagement

   Points Of Light

   Aug 2019 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

Education

• Universidade Estadual do Ceará

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

  1992 — 1995

• Universidade Estadual do Ceará

  Master Academic, Small Business Administration/Management

  1996 — 1998

Skills

• Higher Education
• Strategic Planning
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Community Relations
• Nonprofit Management
• Grants
• Program Management
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Non-Profit Administration
• Philanthropy
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Public Speaking
• Staff Development
• Continuing Education
• Program Evaluation
• Nonprofits
• Marketing
• Leadership Development
• Board Development
• Community Organizing
• Proposal Writing
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Employee Training
• Event Planning
• Training & Development