Human Resources Management

Kevin Thompson

Email: *************@*************.***

Address: Grand Prairie

City: Grand Prairie

State: TX

Zip: 75052

Country: US

Phone: 330-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range: 100000

Primary Skills/Experience:

* International Opns MGMT

* People MGMT,Coaching,Trng

* Organizational Development

Educational Background:

University of Oklahoma

2005-01-01 to 2007-01-01

Human Relations

Job History / Details:

Kevin J. Thompson

2705 Water Oak Drive Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Phone: 330-***-**** Email: *****.*.**********@*****.***

SKILLS SUMMARY

Program management professional with 15 years of military experience involving senior-level leadership in a diverse range of environments. Excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrated interpersonal skills, and proven human resources expertise. Skilled in policy development, strategic planning, creative problem solving, resource management, and staff direction. Valued by employers for versatility, resourcefulness, and ability to motivate and mentor staff to achieve and exceed organizational goals. An integral member of any staff, able to effectively serve needs in program development, training/development, budget administration, personnel management, performance assessment, organizational development, change management, and employee recognition.. TS/SCI Security Clearance.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Senior Enlisted Advisor Consultant Jan 2010 Present

U.S. Army, 311th Signal Command 40 Hrs/Wk

Ft. Shafter, HI

Job description summary: Plan, implement and manage projects and programs for a large communications organization. Develop and revise processes and procedures for continual performance improvement. Resolve conflicts and problems, functioning as trusted advisor to the CEO/Commanding General. Supervise, train, motivate, mentor, and develop a team of personnel serving a group of more than 3,500 military, civilian, and contractor employees. Manage a $500M+ annual operating budget, determining appropriate resource allocation to meet organizational goals. Direct system acquisition and integration.

Senior Enlisted Advisor Consultant Dec 2008 Dec 2010

U.S. Army, 160th Signal Brigade 40 Hrs/Wk

Camp Arifjuan, Kuwait

Job description summary: Functioned as a key advisor to Directors of 10 Directorate sites on operational and administrative matters, implementing and managing programs to improve morale, quality of life, job satisfaction, quality of service, and customer satisfaction; implemented successful tele-work program that surpassed mission goals. Develop policies impacting some 600 military and civilian personnel; conducted climate assessments at Directorates, submitting subsequent recommendations for improvement. Performed human resources management functions such as manpower planning, leader development, performance evaluation, award nomination and recognition. Routinely interfaced with staff offices and Department of the Army organizations to negotiate work-related operational changes and improvements. Liaised among senior leaders and mid-level managers, establishing open channels of communication. Selected over peers to provide senior enlisted leadership in a Strategic Command.

Bridge Operations Sergeant Major Oct 2004 Nov2008

U.S. Army, 2nd Signal Brigade 40 Hrs/Wk

Mannheim, Germany

Job description summary: Directed operations for 6 forward deployed battalions, 1 civilian support group, and 3 agencies, providing base Command and Control Communications Executed and managed all strategic plans and missions. Developed and implemented programs to improve performance, including a training inspection program that set the standard of excellence for the entire Command throughout the European theater. Oversaw the work of 1,800+ personnel, handling all aspects of human resources management; recognized for developing one of the best EEO programs in Europe. Accountable for $500M+ in equipment with zero discrepancies or incidents. Established priorities and monitored work projects to ensure alignment of output with schedules and expected quality. Liaised among operations staff and subordinate units, establishing an environment of open communication. Coordinated seamless deployment and redeployment of 228 personnel in support of combat operations in Afghanistan.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Human Relations 2007

University of Oklahoma

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts 2002

Excelsior College

Associate of Arts in Applied Science 1991

Georgia Military College

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Chief Executive Senior Leaders Course 2011

Chief Executive and Senior Corporate Level Resource Manager s Course 2009

Command Senior Leaders Course 2002

Senior Leaders Course 1993

AWARDS / ACCOLADES

The Bronze Star Medal

2 Meritorious Service Medal

5 Army Commendation Medal

3 Army Achievement Medal

The Bronze Order of Mercury

Member, The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows 7; Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Internet Explorer; network administration tools; information management practices

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