Board / Committee / Commission Application
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name:*
michelle thomas
Email Address:* Gender:
Please specify the Board, Commission or Committee you are applying for:* I am currently a member of the above Committee, and am seeking reappointment.* Yes No
If you are seeking re-appointment, has any of your information changed within the last 12 months? If your answer is yes, please complete the rest of this form. If your information has not changed within the past 12 months, please only enter your name and email information above. You do not need to complete the remainder of this form.
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RESIDENCY / EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Home Address: City: State: Zip Code:
Home/Cell Phone Number: How long have you lived in Emeryville? 1 Place of Employment:
peets Coffee
Occupation:
Payroll Specialist
Business Address: City: State: Zip Code:
Business Phone Number: How long have you worked in Emeryville? 2 Upload Your Résumé:
EDUCATION / EXTRACURRICULAR INTERESTS
High School:
Fairfield High school
College:
Laney College
Trade or Business School(s):
Real Estate
Other Interests:
I enjoy exploring national parks, traveling, California history, reading, volunteering, and staying up to date on current events.
ADVISORY BODY EXPERIENCE / INFORMATION
Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions or Committees? Yes No
Have you served on a Board, Commission or Committee before? Yes No
Please list all past and current City of Emeryville advisory boards.
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Please list any past and current board, commission or committee memberships outside of Emeryville.
Housing Committee
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0 Vallejo Boys and Girls Youth Empowerment group- Vallejo, Ca 12/2019-12/2024 Board of Directors.
Please list all organization memberships and positions held.
California Association of Realtors 2020-Current
-Agent/Member
Vallejo Boys and Girls Youth Empowerment group- Vallejo, Ca 12/2019-12/2024 - Board of Directors.
-Youth Counselor
-Social Media Manager
Boots On The Ground - 2014-2018
-Youth Counselor
Project Manger
Please list any relevant work and volunteer experience.
Licensed Realtor 2020-2024
Union Steward 2014-2020
Why are you interested in serving on this Board, Commission or Committee? I am interested in serving on the housing committee for the city of Emeryville because I have a genuine passion for helping others and advocating for affordable housing and community development. My experience in the real estate market and familiarity with city and local governments make me wellequipped to contribute effectively to the committee';s goals. As a mother living in Emeryville, I have a personal stake in ensuring that my daughter, and others like her, have the opportunity to purchase a home in the city and enjoy all that it has to offer. My dedication to community betterment and creating a sustainable future for residents makes me an ideal candidate for the housing committee, where I can make a meaningful impact on the housing landscape of Emeryville.
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANTS ONLY
Please provide a short (300 words or less) statement discussing your ideas and attitudes about planning in Emeryville. Please consider issues such as traffic, industrial and commercial development density, affordable housing, maintaining community diversity and jobs/housing balance.
In Emeryville, planning embodies a delicate balance between accommodating industrial and commercial development while prioritizing community needs such as traffic management, affordable housing, and maintaining diversity. Recognizing the importance of managing density, the city should aim to foster sustainable growth that respects the existing character of neighborhoods. Affordable housing initiatives are central to this vision, ensuring that all residents, regardless of income, can access quality housing within the city limits.
I believe that preserving community diversity is paramount, as Emeryville seeks to create an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds feel valued and represented. As the city evolves, careful consideration needs to be given to job creation and economic opportunities, ensuring that development initiatives promote both prosperity and equity. Emeryville';s planning efforts should strike a balance between commercial growth and residential needs, fostering a vibrant urban landscape where residents can live, work, and thrive.
Through collaborative decision-making and proactive planning strategies, the city will be able to shape a future that reflects the aspirations and values of its diverse population.
I would like to bring more family businesses to the area, more family-friendly establishments.
Currently, besides the park and Habitot, there is nothing for the children. I would like to see more indoor playgrounds for rainy days, jump houses etc.
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MICHELLE
THOMAS
SUMMARY Client-centered Specialist with a career spent accurately managing records, handling appointment scheduling and overseeing other administrative tasks in fast-paced settings.
Committed to engaging others and delivering exceptional service. Ready to tackle new challenges in an office-based environment.
SKILLS • Knowledgeable in HRIS, Union contracts
• Audits
• People Soft, Lawson
• Case management skills
• Delinquent account management
• Legal codes and laws knowledge
• BMR housing specialist
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• Advocacy and Counseling
• Real Estate License & CA Notary Public
• File management & Loan signing agent
• Payroll policies and procedures
• MS Office Suites
• Accounts Payable
• Recordkeeping and data input
EXPERIENCE CA Realtor | 06/2020 to Current
Complex Living Real Estate - Emeryville, CA
• Maintain a good relationship with lenders, appraisers, home inspectors and escrow companies.
• Prepare necessary paperwork such as closing statements, deeds, contracts, purchase agreements and leases.
• Compile lists of real estate properties with details regarding their location, square footage and features
• Promote sale of properties through open houses, engagement in multiple listing services and advertisements
• Establish a network of mortgage lenders, contractors and legal attorneys to whom you can refer clients.
• Inspect condition of premises and organize necessary maintenance or inform property owners of maintenance needs.
• Evaluate clients’ financial abilities and research properties within their buying power. • Work with Low-income households to obtain Below Market Rate Housing. • Advocate for Affordable housing.
Payroll Analyst | 04/2022 to Current
Peets Coffee - Emeryville, CA
• Maintaining payroll information by collating, calculating, and entering data • Updating payroll records by entering any changes to employee information or benefits such as job title changes, exemptions and saving deductions • Preparing reports that include summaries of earnings, tax deductions, leave, compassionate leave and non-taxable wages.
• Calculating payroll liabilities by determining employee taxes, including federal and state income and social security tax, and calculating employer’s payments for social security, unemployment, and worker’s compensation
• Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering any employee payroll queries • Maintaining all payroll operations according to company policies and procedures • Processing and issuing W-2 forms to employees.
• Workday Implementation team 04/2023-05/2024.
• Third-Party Sick Pay
• Reclass/reconcile GL’s
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Benefit Authorizer | 01/2019 to 03/2022
The Social Security Administration - Richmond, CA
• Conducted interviews with applicants, explaining benefits process and which programs were available
• Conversed with people from different cultures daily, providing high level of respect and patience with each interaction
• Inputted all communication with applicants into computer system to facilitate future clarification and knowledgeable support
• Analyzed information and fact-checking from interviews, educational, and medical records, consultation with other professionals and diagnostic evaluations to assess clients' abilities, needs and eligibility for services
SFMTA, Payroll & PERSONNEL Clerk | 04/2016 to 01/2019
City and County Of San Francisco - San Francisco, CA
• Analyzed accounts to discover discrepancies and resolved all issues promptly • Processed and calculated Bi-weekly payroll for over 400 employees within SFMTA • Established employee payroll files and updated existing files with new information including tax status and withholding information as necessary • Entered and maintained accurate records of new/current hires and terminations to ensure our records were up to date on the status of the employee for state/federal regulations
• Constructed leave pay schedules, processed payroll garnishments and worked closely with employees to pay out bonuses, severances, service awards and special payments Customer Service Trainee | 07/2016 to 04/2017
City and County Of San Francisco - San Francisco, CA
• Developed and implemented short- and long-term case management initiatives to improve client programs
• Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies and local judicial systems regarding cases
• Developed strength-based, solution-focused individualized goal and action plan to promote permanent housing and self-sufficiency
• Encouraged parents and children to engage in group classes, community meetings and public events to build strong peer support system
• Assist the public by answering or seeking the answers to a variety of questions concerning the City of San Francisco and its ordinances, policies and procedures Tax Examining Analyst | 12/2012 to 07/2016
Internal Revenue Service - Oakland, CA
• Collected taxes, monitored payment plans and imposed deadlines on delinquent taxpayers
• Conducted independent field audits and investigations of income tax returns to verify information provided
• Research and communicate information regarding interpretation and application of various tax laws, technical/delinquent tax, or account adjustments • Acquire, apply and maintain tax law knowledge necessary to become proficient in performing duties utilizing tax laws, rules, regulations, CDTFA established procedures, policy documents, etc.
Payroll Tax Specialist | 10/2009 to 12/2012
Internal Revenue Service - Oakland, CA
• Gathered and paired customer deduction documents with payments to provide backup documentation on deductions
• Helped individual clients, trusts, partnerships and corporations maintain compliance with tax and reporting laws
• Reduced errors associated with missed tax benefits by completing comprehensive reviews of internal tax preparation documents
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• Liaised between clients and tax authorities such as IRS representatives auditing and preparing all federal and state tax forms for corporate, small business and individual clients
EDUCATION AND
TRAINING
Solano Community College - Fairfield, CA
Associate of Arts
Business Administration/Accounting, 06/2015
Mount Hood College
License
Real Estate, 06/2015