About
Hi, I’m Thomas. Thanks for visiting and welcome to my website where you can learn a little about me. Currently, I live in Los Angeles, having followed opportunity across the country three times now.
Santa Monica, CA
Professional
I am objective and analytical with an advanced education in research and quantitative analysis. I am well practiced at developing, implementing, and improving business systems and processes to maximize efficiency. I am a proactive problem-solver and approach challenges strategically to arrive at the best possible solution.
I would describe myself as a curious lifelong-learner with an entrepreneurial mindset and an inclination for innovation. As a former collegiate wrestler and avid fan of the sport, I was frustrated by the lack of coverage available. So, in 2014, I enlisted the help of some friends and we developed the Centermat Wrestling app—the only app delivering scores, stats, standings, news, rankings, and much more for NCAA Divisions I, II, and III and NAIA wrestling.
While acting as Production Supervisor at Compound Clothing, I used my newfound coding skills to develop and scale systems to track inventory, manage data, automate workflows, plan the production calendar, pinpoint production costs, analyze various measures of efficiency, and maximize production capabilities.
Lake Lanier, GA
Personal
Along with my identical twin brother and younger sister, I was born and raised on Lake Lanier in Dawsonville, Georgia—a small town in moonshine country nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in North Georgia (which many claim to be the birthplace of NASCAR). I am an overeducated, laid-back gent who likes to work hard and have fun. Speaking of fun, I enjoy playing with my son, coaching wrestling, hiking, and spending time at the beach or on the lake.
Education
University of Georgia
School of Public & International Affairs
M.A. Political Science and International Relations
Athens, Georgia | 2012
Endowed Graduate Scholarship Recipient. Single scholar chosen from entire graduate school.
California State University, Bakersfield
B.A. Political Science
Bakersfield, California | 2009
CSUB President's Award for Research Paper of the Year 2008
Thomas Watts Peace Foundation Award for Outstanding Performance in Political Science and History 2009
Pac 10 Conference All Academic Team 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Research Scholar, Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement 2008-2009
Professional Experience
The growth of CMP in the last two years definitely wouldn't have happened without this guy at the helm in production. Thomas has figured out countless ways to aid in our success and innovate along the way.
— Cliff Fretwell, Owner, Compound Clothing
Upon my own initiative, created and implemented systems that streamline and automate workflow and data management using Google Apps Script and third-party software API. Manage and oversee the day-to-day production operations of one of the country’s fastest growing athletic teamwear providers, including: tracking and coordinating the production schedule and ensuring all jobs meet deadlines, maintaining inventory, quality assurance, delegating duties and responsibilities, and designing and implementing systems to achieve maximum efficiency of operations.
Designed the only mobile application of its kind that provides schedules, scores, results, stats, rankings, and more for collegiate wrestling at the NCAA Divisions I, II, III, and NAIA levels. Built centermatwrestling.com. Test Centermat app, generate bug reports, describe app features and functions, draw wireframes, communicate findings with developer.
Spearheaded the Estate Administration department, ensured deadlines were met, maintained productivity, monitored workflow, prepared, edited, and proofed legal documents with the utmost attention to detail, communicated directly with clients regarding sensitive matters, facilitated communication between clients and the attorneys, and accommodated client requests.
Oversaw office operations, including organizing, delegating and monitoring paralegals’ and legal secretaries’ case work; ensured strict legal filing deadlines were met; communicated directly with clients and facilitated communication between clients, staff, and attorneys, executed budgeting, billing, and payroll.
