Thomas Wallace

• Received and tagged livestock for sale to ensure accurate inventory
• Organized livestock in appropriate pens based on classification according to classification
• Managed livestock sale orders to streamline sales process
• Verified sale receipts and loaded livestock for timely delivery

• Established and maintained strong customer relationships to drive sales growth.
• Conducted product demonstrations and presentations to effectively communicate features and benefits.
• Collaborated with marketing team to develop targeted promotional strategies and materials.
• Resolved customer inquiries and issues promptly, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.

• Supervised team of industrial construction workers to achieve industrial maintenance goals for steel mill in South Alabama.
• Worked as a Millwright, a skilled tradesperson who installed, maintained, diagnosed, and repaired industrial machinery and heavy equipment.
• Conducted routine preventative maintenance and troubleshot unexpected mechanical failures, minimizing production downtime.
• Utilized hoists, cranes, and dollies to safely transport and position heavy equipment.
• Used welding equipment, saws, and measuring tools to build foundations or modify metal parts so that machines run at peak efficiency

Program Management and Leadership

• Planned, developed, implemented, and evaluated district-wide CTE programs to enhance student engagement and skill development.
• Developed short- and long-range goals and policies for the department.

Managed staff assignments and responsibilities

• Hired, assigned duties, and supervised vocational education personnel.
• Evaluated job performance and managed professional growth for staff.

Developed partnerships with local businesses and agencies

• Built relationships with local business leaders, workforce agencies, and community colleges.
• Expanded work-based learning and career readiness opportunities, increasing student participation and alignment with industry needs.
• Coordinated advisory boards and acted as a district liaison to the community

Program Administration and Leadership

• Directed statewide CTE instructional services and operations.
• Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations, including Perkins V.
• Coordinated activities, projects, and evaluations across CTE divisions to ensure program alignment and effectiveness.

Facilitated collaboration among stakeholders to enhance workforce alignment.

• Partnered with business, labor organizations, and community agencies.
• Coordinated with postsecondary institutions and the Mississippi Community College Board to align pathways.
• Adjusted programs to match shifting local and statewide job market trends.

• Supervised subordinate division directors, supervisors, and office staff.
• Managed budgets, grants, and resource allocations under state guidelines to support program sustainability.
• Facilitated professional development and training initiatives for CTE staff to enhance instructional quality.

Program Management

• Developed and updated career pathways aligned with modern job market trends to enhance student employability.
• Oversee federal, state, and local funding and grant administration.
• Ensure programs meet state and federal vocational education rules.

Led a team of educators and support staff to enhance instructional quality.

• Evaluate teachers, instructional aides, and support staff.
• Recommend hiring and lead professional growth plans for department workers.

Community and Partnerships

• Established partnerships with local employers to create work-based learning and job opportunities for students.

Program Administration and Compliance

• Directed vocational and technical course offerings aligned with student interests and regional workforce demands.
• Ensured all technical programs follow state laws, federal guidelines, and school board policies.
• Managed local, state, and federal grants, funding allocations, and annual budgets.

• Supervised and evaluated teachers and support staff, fostering professional development and enhancing instructional quality.
• Planned professional training and continuous learning workshops for CTE instructors.
• Assisted with hiring, performance reviews, and staff improvement plans.

Partnerships and Student Pathways

• Served as the main contact between the school system and local business and industry leaders.
• Coordinated work-based learning, apprenticeships.
• Tracked and analyzed student performance data to inform program improvements and enhance student outcomes.