Johnathan Thomas

Experience

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  Loker Student Union

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2020

  Analyzed budgets for the student union to demonstrate our financial position with the board of directors. Assisted in the development of a five year forecast using a linear method, maintaining a conservative 5% enrollment growth per year as it directly impacts revenues(Student fees being the primary source of revenue), to demonstrate revenue growth per year.

  • Chairperson of the Finance Committee

    Jun 2018 - Jul 2020

  • Vice Chair Board Of Directors

    Jun 2018 - Jun 2020
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  California State University-Dominguez Hills

  Oct 2019 - Jun 2020

  Student Intern

  -Developed key metrics used to manage $5,000,000+ construction budgets for new campus projects-Worked with facilities director to negotiate bids for forecasted projects-Assisted AVP of finance in yearly revenue forecast development for the design and construction department

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  Carico Macdonald Kil & Benz LLP

  Jan 2020 - May 2020

  Financial Analyst Intern

  -Completed reports on financial criteria for accepting or rejecting litigated cases, projected revenue from and cost of the specific cases, hourly/flat fee/ hybrid billing arrangements, deposits and retainers, mediation mechanics, settlement strategies and tax considerations in settlements, probabilities of successful outcomes, risk analysis, estimated trial and appellate costs.-Was exposed to internal financial decisions affecting the partners and firm employees, including various partnership compensation formulas, associate (attorney) salaries and market demand, profit sharing requirements and other employee benefits.-Conducted research that includes statistical analysis on best practices for law firm profitability, related metrics and employee retention through incentives.-Assisted partner in developing countywide study of comparative outcomes of litigated trusts and estates cases in Los Angeles County Superior Court that are settled in mediation versus cases determined at trial, including the efficacy of mediation in resolving disputed trusts and estates matters, how the timing of the mediation impacts the results, single day v. multi-day mediations, relative outcome for plaintiffs and defendants who do not settle, and net economic benefits received from “going to trial” v. early settlement. Show less

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  Mercury Systems

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  FP&A Analyst I
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  Encore

  Oct 2022 - Oct 2024

  Technical Lead

  At the Disneyland hotel.

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  UCLA Luskin Conference Center & Hotel

  Aug 2024 - now

  Audio Visual Technical Specialist

  Source and manage AV equipment for various office settings.Oversee the setup and operation of cameras, lighting, video conferencing systems, projectors, and other AV equipment.Provide hands-on technical support during live events.Collaborate with event services teams to ensure seamless execution of events.