Dujuan Thomas

Experience

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  Vertical Jump Park

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Supervisor

  During my time as supervisor, I ensured the logistics of day to day operations. This included staff assignments, breaks, trainings, & supervision. At times, I was in charge of the entire facility when upper management stepped out.

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  Army National Guard

  May 2015 - May 2020

  Logistics

  As a logistics specialist, I learned to coordinate and complete mission plans related to cargo and supply movements. In addition to this I learned leadership qualities and discipline as well as other organizational skills.

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  CSC - Contemporary Services Corporation

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Supervisor

  I served as the youngest supervisor in CSC Louisville at the time. My role included leading, teaching and managing hundreds of employees and thousands of guest at our numerous events. We ensured the security and crowd control of our venues and guest.

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  BODYARMOR SuperDrink

  Apr 2018 - Jan 2019

  Management Intern

  I served under the regional manager, and I was tasked with building client relations with our network of super market chains. I handled the logistics of distribution & disbursement through the Kentuckiana region while managing millions in business assets and sales.

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  Dujuan Thomas Productions

  Nov 2018 - now

  CEO

  DT Productions specializes in Social Media Marketing, Videography, Photography, & Graphic DesignMy company has produced 2 online shows. Dujuan Thomas Live and Stewart Girl Ministries. I have also had the pleasure of working with notable celebrity cliental.

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  America's Got Talent Season 15

  Nov 2019 - Nov 2019

  Production Assistant

  Coordinated filmed segments alongside producers as well as managed logistics of set production and breakdown

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  City of Paducah

  May 2020 - Nov 2020

  Mayoral Candidate

  I successfully marketed my campaign to become one of the most recognized candidates despite having a fraction of my opponents budget. I successfully grew a reach of over 100,000 people through my Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. I successfully maintained a strong campaign, where I co-hosted the largest March in Western Kentucky history. I communicated with the community where I learned the issues they felt our city faced, and I built my priorities on their concerns.

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  Law & Crime

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2021

  Production Assistant

  Coordinated set production and interview for TV series being produced for the A&E network.

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  Paducah Diversity Advocacy Board (PDAB)

  Jun 2021 - now

  Board Member

  PDAB was created in an effort to help bridge the gap in my community. Our board has worked in close connection with the City of Paducah to create a more diverse and equitable environment for our city. We have 7 priority points: public engagement, city practices, housing and livability, public safety, economic empowerment, community building and inclusion, and city strategy.During my time with the board we have made strides to engage/advocate with community & city leaders, especially during some our cities shortcomings in relation to DEI. I personally have fostered some of those conversations and solutions alongside other board members. Some of those solutions have been implemented by city officials. Show less

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  Boys & Girls Clubs of America

  Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

  Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club

  High School Youth Development Professional:During my time with the OCB&G Club, I ensured the youth at our facility where educationaly engaged in activities that fostered a prosperous future. From courses about financial literacy, career development, higher education, and several hands on learning experiences/trips. During my time with the club I was able to be a leader for not only the youth but my fellow employees.

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  Hands of Hope (The Hope Dealers | Non-Profit)

  Jan 2022 - now

  Co-Founder (Board Member)

  Our mission is to invest in the lives of people in our communities; help the poor, needy, underprivileged,and homeless; help build the healthy environments they need to thrive, and empower them to createlasting change in their own lives and communities.With my non-profit our team has helped several individuals in our community. We have hosted an annual Christmas giveaway that has benefited hundreds of in need families. Throughout the year we have helped house misplaced individuals and provided GEM Awards to community members that have gone above and beyond in their field. The GEM Award is either monetary finances or gifts specificallypicked out for the recipient, with our hope being to encourage them for the work that sometimes goes unnoticed. Show less