As a versatile and uniquely talented operations and human resource leader, I offer a unique blend of strategic HR expertise and comprehensive legal acumen that drives organizational excellence and sustainable growth. With a proven track record of success in both domains, I have consistently demonstrated the ability to navigate complex challenges and opportunities, aligning human capital strategies with legal compliance to achieve corporate objectives. My passion for fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and legal integrity is reflected in my accomplishments, leadership style, and collaborative approach. Key Expertise: -Strategic Leadership: A visionary leader who aligns HR and legal strategies with corporate goals, fostering innovation, growth, and long-term sustainability. -Human Resources Excellence: Leverages 14+ years of HR leadership to optimize talent management, employee engagement, and development initiatives, resulting in enhanced organizational performance and employee satisfaction. -Continuous Process Optimization: Proven ability to streamline and enhance organization processes, leveraging technology, automation, and best practices to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. -Legal Acumen: Adept at navigating complex legal landscapes, offering sound counsel on adherence to standards, compliance, and litigation management to safeguard organizational interests. -Innovative Problem Solving: Known for creative solutions that drive business success and mitigate risks, enabling effective decision-making in dynamic environments. -Ethical Governance: Demonstrates unwavering commitment to ethical principles and legal integrity, ensuring transparent practices and fostering a culture of compliance throughout the organization. -Collaborative Leadership: Empowers diverse teams, fostering an inclusive workplace that thrives on collaboration, accountability, and open communication. -Change Management: Leads teams through periods of transformation, aligning human resources and legal strategies to seamlessly navigate change and growth. My combined expertise in human resources and legal operations uniquely positions me to drive organizational success through collaborative leadership, strategic and technical foresight, and a commitment to ethical excellence. With a track record of aligning HR employee relations with legal compliance, I am prepared to lead, ensuring legal integrity and fostering a culture of innovation, efficient cross-functional collaboration and inclusivity that propels the organization forward.
Riverside Health
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Hr Business PartnerRiverside HealthPoquoson, Va, Us -
Legal Operations Manager / Headquarters, Air Combat CommandUnited States Air Force Jul 2022 - PresentHampton, Virginia, United States▪ Serves as the primary human resources manager to the director for over 550 legal professionals and civilian administrative support personnel across 35 locations worldwide; plan, organize, and track training and professional development for all personnel. ▪ Consults on staffing requirements and performance issues; forecast personnel shortages due to promotions, retirements, and reassignments, as well as project manning needs due to workload increases and mission changes; responsible for the retention of current staff and recruiting new candidates.▪ Compiles inputs, updates, retrieves, and interprets statistical data; prepares and presents statistical reports on legal activities in various forums. Creates graphic presentations.▪ Maintains inspection schedule for over 30 locations and conducts annual audits to review policies, work products and efficiencies; identify deficiencies and provide corrective action plans. -
Legal Operations Manager / Headquarters Air Force, Operations And International LawUnited States Department Of The Air Force Nov 2020 - Aug 2022Pentagon, Washington D.C.▪ Dual-hatted as Functional Manager supporting United States Space Force missions. Bridged strategic alignment, coordinated manpower increase by 26% for 11 newly developed United States Space Force Commanders.▪ Completed legal reviews of contracts and Acquisition Cross Service Agreements in support of military overseas operations and securing legal framework for joint forces.▪ Conducted reviews of Department of the Air Force policies to ensure legal sufficiency and streamlined guidance for mission completion. ▪ Safeguarded classified and controlled unclassified information, including anything from paper documents and safes to electronic media. -
Human Resources Coordinator & Legal Operations Manager / Headquarters Second Air ForceUnited States Air Force Apr 2018 - Nov 2020Keesler Air Force Base, Ms▪ Unified 8 teams/104 Total Force members, to amplify Basic Military Training and the technical training school pipeline. Upheld 93% of the Department of the Air Force’s continuum of learning courses to support 195 Air Force Specialty career fields, 2.9K courses annually. Increased the personnel end-strength by 32.9K Airmen.▪ Senior enlisted legal adviser for the Air Force's busiest military justice Numbered Air Force, guiding 138 attorneys and paralegals supporting 162.9K multi-service personnel across 78 operating locations. ▪ Consulted on guidance impacting 1K Joint Expeditionary Training multi-service personnel.▪ Oversaw the management, readiness, and training of assigned personnel, while executing a $577K operating budget. Identifies manpower requirements and manages career progression. -
Employee Relations / First Sergeant (Intelligence Squadron)United States Air Force Jan 2016 - Apr 2018Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, United States▪ Provided a mission ready force to the squadron senior executive officer to fulfill the requirements of the United States National Defense Strategy. Principal adviser on all aspects of morale, welfare, training, and motivation for over 680 personnel. ▪ Conducted quality force reviews; counsels unit personnel and families on personal, financial, and professional issues. Led and attended strategic planning meetings to best align all divisions within the organization with the mission and vision. ▪ On-site response to service members experiencing suicidal ideations. Provided one-on-one counseling, neutralized the environment, ensured members received immediate medical care then coordinated individual & family continuous support. ▪ Deliberately focused on the importance of caring for each person's mental health. Secured a Mental health technician, Chaplain, and a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Top Secret security clearance, to clear communication channels and meet the needs of the organization.▪ Promoted innovation and change management as the continuous process improvement focal point. -
Employee Relations / First Sergeant (Security Forces Squadron)United States Air Force Aug 2014 - Dec 2015Andersen Afb, Guam▪ Key triad leadership team member, led 235 Department of the Air Force Security Forces and Department of the Navy Civilian Police Officers; providing security for $4.5 Billion in United States Pacific Command assets, ensuring protection of over 9K people. Led the organization’s recognition program, promotion program, and professional standards. Corrects conduct prejeducial to good order and discipline. ▪ Led Comprehensive Airmen Fitness resiliency event for 3.4K personnel. Focused on integrated framework for seeking fitness in four domains: mental, physical, social, and spiritual. Encouraged early self-help behaviors to promote foundational life skills. ▪ Coordinated with Red Cross on multiple occasions to help support Airmen and their families in time of family emergencies. Aligned finances and logistics to return service members to their home of record during times of family emergency. ▪ On-site response to service members experiencing suicidal ideations. Provided one-on-one counseling, neutralized the environment, ensured members received immediate medical care then coordinated individual & family continuous support. -
Employee Relations / First Sergeant (Logistics Readiness Squadron)United States Air Force Oct 2013 - Aug 2014Andersen Air Force Base, Guam▪ Principal leader and advisor responsible for the readiness, welfare, and quality of life for 92 service members and 192 civilians & contractors, executing the logistics mission to ensure the successful deployment, employment, and integration of Americas most forward sovereign territory in the Indo-Pacific region. ▪ Led 4 teams and directed all programs related to professional development, promotions, and recognitions. Collaborated with local agencies to support programs helping service members and their families.▪ Project manager for installation event celebrating the stand-up of the Department of the Air Force. Developed vision and created relationship-oriented communication with key stakeholders. Led 8 teams, completed project on-time and within budget. Highlighted Air Force history to 447 attendees. ▪ Organized 6 John C. Maxwell “360 Degree Leadership” courses. Developed a cross-cultural communication environment, trained 12 facilitators who equipped 120 students with advanced leadership and followership skills. -
Operations Paralegal (Special Operations Command Europe)United States Air Force Aug 2011 - Oct 2013Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany▪ Senior Paralegal for a theater-level special operations command responsible for special operations activities across Europe and the Baltic countries. ▪Emphasis on strategic-level activities and the use of partner country training to build relationships.▪ Participated in and supported legal operations and activities that bolstered relationships between US forces and numerous partner nation forces.▪ Synthesized enterprise and mission requirements to produce legal operations to meet the National Defense Strategy's intent. -
Defense ParalegalUnited States Air Force May 2009 - Aug 2011Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma▪ Provided superb defense services in support to 5.9K members for military justice, administrative and adverse action proceedings. ▪ Assisted attorneys with military justice proceedings. Drafted, reviewed, and redacted general correspondence. ▪ Investigated facts of alleged offenses, interviewed witnesses, performed legal research, and reviewed investigation reports. ▪ Researched flying operations, gathered documents and edited request in support of 3 pilots Flying Evaluation Boards; enabled members to maintain their pilot licenses and support the Air Force mission. -
ParalegalUnited States Air Force Feb 2007 - May 2009Brooks City-Base, Texas▪ Assisted attorneys with military justice proceedings, legal research, document redaction, witness interviews & witness travel funding. Drafted and reviewed general correspondence, Power of Attorneys, and Living Wills. ▪ Prepared taxes and statistical reports; ensured timely and accurate filing & retention of all documents.▪ Developed office suspense tracking system for 13 members. Tracked 89 higher headquarters taskings with a 100% on-time and accurate information standard. ▪ Speaker at Law Day event for 75 teens, served as Air Force role model to area youth.▪ Led Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act training for 18-member team, supporting 5.6K service members and civilians. -
Aircraft Armament Trainer And EvaluatorUnited States Air Force May 2000 - Feb 2007Various Locatons▪ Developed training plan for technicians on equipment operation, installation, maintenance, and outage reporting procedures on aircraft systems valued at over $264 million. ▪ Conducted services from testing and evaluating new aircraft weapons system. Loaded ordnance, and trained 72 crew members; conducted quality assurance evaluations to ensure armament system safety and standardization.▪ Responsible for maintaining launch and release devices on aircraft armament systems. Performed component level corrective maintenance to ensure that explosive devices can be accurately delivered. ▪ Provided on the job training to maintenance technicians to strengthen system familiarization and safety protocols.▪ Maintained a 100% pass rate thru 24 monthly and 7 quarterly evaluations with a zero-defect rating. Recognized as 4 time team of the quarter. Awarded Maintenance Professional of the Year.
Edward Thomas Education Details
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Human Relations -
Business Administration, Management And Operations -
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Paralegal -
General Studies -
Aircraft Armament Systems Technology
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Edward Thomas attended University Of Oklahoma, University Of Maryland University College, Community College Of The Air Force, Community College Of The Air Force, Pima Community College, Community College Of The Air Force.
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