Bri Thomas

I manage grant projects for communities across Texas to implement projects using federal dollars for disaster recovery and infrastructure improvement. My experience includes administering over $13,000,000 of FEMA Individual and Public Assistance, Community Development Block Grants, Fire, Ambulance and Services Truck (FAST) Fund grants, supervising partnership with state agencies, intensive work on complex budgets and procurement processes. I utilize professional and interpersonal skills to build rapport with government entities, address community needs, and strengthen client relationships.

* Traveled to public and private schooling establishments surrounding the Austin area to conduct photo-shoots for students and faculty. * Utilized excellent composition and photography strategies and skills to produce top-quality products. * Shot individual and group portraits, setting up and breaking down equipment daily. * Tracked and ensured accuracy of photo package orders, coordinating between client and corporate offices. * Established and fostered positive client relationships and secured loyal clientele.

* Designed eye-catching advertisements for the company's numerous magazines and websites. * Developed artwork and layout for print and digital signage, banners, posters, publications and flyers. * Liaised with clientele and graphic design team to obtain and relay crucial information regarding desired project details.

* Conceptualized and designed logos, websites, info graphics, social media campaigns, and online advertisements and banners to support and further company communications. * Served as a creative guide for all key projects and events. * Oversaw the organization's social media brand strategies. * Designed and promoted two top selling products, increasing company revenue. * Expanded the company's range of partners while fostering good relationships with brand name crocheting contacts and affiliates. * Created a wide range of advertisements and promotional content for our jewelry and crochet hook lines.

* Processed all employee insurance changes for efg&m's employer groups through carrier sites. * Investigated and solved billing and account issues. * Prepared paperwork and presentations for meetings. * Performed website maintenance, designed, created and sent out bi-weekly company newsletters. * Explained medical, dental, and vision benefits and plan distinctions to the groups we handled. * Managed supplies, handled correspondence, and maintained our various filing systems.

* Assisted in the facilitation of the first State-lead housing mission in partnership with FEMA after Hurricane Harvey. * Instrumental to the Hurricanes Harvey, Florence, and Matthew disaster relief programs, I worked to provide individual assistance on behalf of state governments by coordinating the distribution of temporary housing to survivors. * Spearheaded the design, testing, and implementation the entire Revocation database and which is now exclusively used by our state and federal clients. * I engineered process creation, designed and improved a substantial portion of the State system of record, and GLO database. * Managed team and delegated responsibilities and roles. * Provided weekly and monthly high-level analysis to clients and facilitated program training to ensured policy and procedure understanding. * Facilitated meetings with our clients to provide program updates and discuss current needs and anticipate future needs. * Compose and finalize Standard Operating Guidelines for multiple programs. * I facilitated communication with government entities to strengthen collaboration, provide survivors with their housing needs, and strengthen client relationships. * Supervised Revocations Team * Oversaw three (3) employees * Generated production reports

* Prepared a wide selection of mixed drinks and beverages for bar customers and restaurant guests. * Maintained a clean and organized bar area. * Recommended the restaurant's food menu to bar guests. * Demonstrated leadership skills through interviewing and training new staff. * Kept the inventory well-stocked by anticipating demand based on seasonality and local events.

* Revitalized and managed the design and implementation of numerous on-boarding processes for the TX-GLO project. * Spearheaded high-level budget creation and financial analysis. * Reviewed and reconciled contractor invoices, and managed time review to ensure accurate client invoicing for entire Hurricane Harvey disaster relief program. * Organized events from team socials to client meetings. * Coordinated travel arrangements for team members, including flight, rental car, and hotel accommodations. * Created official client monthly client report to analyze and organize program data and results.

* Vital in the development and implementation of advertising campaigns, produced content for social media, improved client brand identity. * Designed hit promotional presentations as well as client cards and advertisements. * Utilized Adobe Creative Suite including Lightroom, Illustrator, and Photoshop to create designs that exceeded client expectations. * Coordinated with clients to bring branding ideas to life.