Thomas E.

Simmons
1751 N. McVicker • Chicago, Illinois 60639
Phone 773.745.8823 • Cell 773.419.8823 • Email:
thomas_simmons@sbcglobal.net

CAREER SUMMARY:
A governmental administrator and community activist with solid project and staff
management skills. A strong background in governmental operations, media and
community relations, written communication and personnel coordination.

EDUCATION:
1973-1976 Southern Illinois University (Carbondale)
Bachelor’s Degree in Arts & Sciences

1971-1973 Robert Morris College

Associates Degree

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
2008-2010 COOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
Deputy Director Of Vehicle Services

Directed, managed and inspected fleet vehicles and managed and monitored
vendor contracts to ensure term compliance and cost control.

1977-2008 CITY OF CHICAGO

Department of General Services
Deputy Commissioner (1999-2008)

Monitored 400 city buildings for cleanliness and safety. Directly

coordinated the workforce of publicly and privately employed custodial and
maintenance staff for the properties of the City of Chicago and the Chicago
Public Library. Monitored operations and procedures to ensure procedural
compliance and to create service improvements. Assigned and reassigned
personnel as needed. Worked with private custodial and maintenance
supply companies for the Public Library system.

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 Department of General Services
Assistant Commissioner (1998-1999)
Monitored the efficiency of security operation and trained security personnel.
Supervised security camera monitoring and incident reporting. Served as
liaison to private security firms hired by the City. Reviewed and submitted
reports prepared by the General Foremen.

Department of General Services

Director Of Security (1990-1998)
Supervised, monitored, evaluated and trained security personnel. Served as
liaison to the Chicago Police Department to provide additional non-sworn
security personnel as needed for special events. Responsible for the
administrative review of reports submitted by security personnel.

Department of Streets And Sanitation

Truck Driver (1979-1990)
General driving services. Posted notices for specials events as needed.
Assigned to street repair and resurfacing projects as needed.

Department of Water
Safety Specialist II (1977-1979)
Supervised and monitored employees to ensure safety compliance.

Department of Human Services

Family Services Assistant II (1975-1977)
Responsible for providing emergency shelter services for the elderly and
homeless persons.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Citizens For A Better West Side – Founder and Chairman
• Gospel Fest Back To School Event (School Supplies Distribution)
• Eyes On Austin (Community Handyman Program For The Elderly)
• Amundsen Park Community Council Member
• Amundsen Park Little League Coach & Volunteer
• New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church Member
• Chicago CAPS Volunteer
• 36th Ward Democratic Organization Member (1987-Present)
• 37th Ward Democratic Organization Member (1979-1987)
• Daley For Mayor – Westside Volunteer Coordinator
(1989, 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011)