Zevi Thomas
Baltimore
Summary
Dynamic executive director specializing in budget management, strategic planning, and educational program development. Demonstrated success in overseeing complex operations and implementing initiatives that significantly enhance organizational effectiveness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Maryland State Professional Design Boards
Baltimore
10.2021 - Current
- Managed annual budget exceeding $970,000 and supervised daily operations of multiple design boards with over 55,000 licensees.
- Oversaw complaint committees handling approximately 100 annual complaints against licensees and firms.Prepared annual fiscal reports and statistical data on licensees while managing public information act requests.
- Managed formal disciplinary actions, including suspensions, revocations, and civil penalties, ensuring compliance and fair processes.
- Collaborated with board attorneys to draft legislative proposals that strengthened administrative policies and improved governance.
Oversaw complaint committees handling approximately 100 annual complaints against licensees and firms.
Prepared annual fiscal reports and statistical data on licensees while managing public information act requests.
Director of Education & Professional Development
AIA Baltimore/ Baltimore Architecture Foundation
Baltimore
07.2014 - 10.2021
- Managed 7 professional committees, supporting leadership in developing annual plans and budgets to enhance committee performance.
- Manage the Emerging Professionals events, including the Architecture & Registration exam study sessions and mentorship workshop.
- Evaluated AIA and ASLA continuing education programs, including Health, Wealth, and Safety (HSW) courses, to advance knowledge within the broader AEC community.
- Organized CivicLAB leadership and advocacy program, coordinating legislative action day at US Congress and Maryland State Capitol to promote industry interests.
- Supported executive director in analyzing profitability of educational programs for non-dues revenue.
Education
Master of Landscape Architecture - Urban Design
Morgan State School of Architecture And Planning
Baltimore01-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Charter Oak State College
New Britain, Connecticut01-2004
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Government relations
- Public Relations
- Outreach programs
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Strategic planning
Languages
Spanish
Professional
French
Limited
Certification
- Certified Construction Document Tech,
CSI, CDT - Certified Construction Contract Admin.
CSI, CCCA - USGBC LEED AP+ND
- CNU-Accredited
- Certificate in Construction Project Management
Columbia University
Accomplishments
- Sigma Lambda Alpha, Honor Society
- Phi Theta Kappa, Honor Society
Affiliations
- National Building Museum
Teen Education and Outreach Programs
Timeline
Executive Director
Maryland State Professional Design Boards
10.2021 - Current
Director of Education & Professional Development
AIA Baltimore/ Baltimore Architecture Foundation
07.2014 - 10.2021
Master of Landscape Architecture - Urban Design
Morgan State School of Architecture And Planning
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Charter Oak State College