Christopher Thomas, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Field Artillery (Fires) subject matter expert for a six-person Doctrinal Training Team (DTT) in the Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP), instructing Army National Guard units on the MDMP, problem solving, Fires doctrine and synchronization, as well as Fires capabilities and responsibilities. Develop and present additional doctrine classes at the request of customer. Provide over the shoulder training and coaching during individual and collective training events at unit designated training sites. Provide Fires input and expertise during exercise design, planning, preparation, execution and assessment activities.

Senior Military Analyst supporting the National Guard Bureau's Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP) for National Guard units in the Southeastern United States. Primary role is teaching and coaching the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) to National Guard Brigade Combat Teams at Brigade and Battalion Headquarters.

Munich Area, Germany

Performance Improvement Advisor and Training Analyst (PTOC) serving customers in the United States Department of Defense and NATO military organizations specializing in operations, management and leadership, training strategies, simulations and formal assessments.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Greater Denver Area

Directed a staff of 22 employees. Recruited, selected, advised, and evaluated candidates for 180-person leader development program. Managed an annual operating budget of $240K with an additional $2M in active scholarship funding. - Conducted needs assessments, designed curriculum, developed training aids, established performance metrics and set goals and priorities for students and regional managers. Experienced with multiple LMS platforms.- Customized training programs to align with different training needs of individuals as well as corporate objectives, resulting in immediate revenue improvement by retaining and improving training for challenging employees.- Twice in four years recognized as top program in region, top 3% nationally.

Fort Richardson, Alaska And Afghanistan

Directed a staff of 37 employees in a 400+ member organization with an annual operating budget over $5M. Developed short and long-range training plans, supervised training evaluation, modified execution plans to ensure quality, accuracy and adequacy of products and services. Formulated training budgets, managed funding, and negotiated with other business units.- Project Manager for training of US international partners in line with national strategic goals; conducted needs assessments, identified deficiencies, developed leadership training courses, monitored progress, and continued process improvement during lifecycle.-Conducted post-training follow up with staff members and their managers to ensure integration and demonstration of learning goal achievement.

Fort Richardson, Alaska Afghanistan

Directed a 42 member staff overseeing a 607-employee organization consisting of five subordinate departments. Developed, managed, and oversaw an annual $5M budget, specifying funds for operations, training, infrastructure improvements and maintenance. - Evaluated operations for quality of work, regulatory compliance and effectiveness of service to customers throughout the service areas. Identified problem areas, coordinated corrective action, and effected changes and improvements.- Launched a talent management initiative that developed and retained supervisors through coaching, creating mentoring partnerships, and programming supervisors for the correct career developing positions; led on-boarding and professional development program for the organization.

Fort Leavenworth, Ks

Graduate School for US Army and sister service officers, interagency representatives, and international military officers. A ten-month graduate-level program with a curriculum that covers organizational leadership, change management, problem solving, logistical planning, military history, and the military planning and decision-making process.

Fort Monmouth, Nj

- Led academic, physical, military, and social development in addition to teaching classes on values and ethics for students at the Preparatory College level prior to entering the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY.- Directed an organization consisting of three subordinate departments with 7 staff members and 240 students. Supervised department administration, personnel management, budget, and curriculum development.

United States Military Academy, West Point, Ny

Selected as part of the United States Military Academy's (West Point) Eisenhower Leadership Development Program. Degree was a prerequisite to serve as an Instructor and Tactical Officer at West Point.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), History

Activities and Societies: 4-year Army ROTC Scholarship, Eugene Pulliam Memorial Scholarship

Masters Of Science Education, Leader Development And Counseling, 3.97/4.0

1 of 18 junior officers in the Army to be selected for a combined Long Island University and United States Military Academy degree program.

Certificate, Human Resources Management

Human Resources Certificate program (Nine Courses): Aligning Employee Performance with Organizational Goals Total Rewards Compensation.