John R. Thomas, M.Ed, Lpc Email and Phone Number

Managed knowledge management and information flow across a 1500 person staff including the Chairman Joints Chief of Staff and external agencies. Developed, implemented and maintained a training and evaluation program for 50 personnel manning a 24 hour center responsible for monitoring & reporting global political & military activities. • Developed a knowledge management system as the lead & configuration control manager of a 15 person cross-functional team focused on developing policies, procedures, best practices and technology solutions• Published weekly operational priorities and guidance based on dynamically changing worldwide activities• Authored policies and procedures for monitoring and reporting int’l activities to inform the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and to provide best military advice to the President

Managed all schedules, appointments, travel, social and administrative tasks as the lead of a 5-person front office team supporting 2 senior executives. Reviewed, edited & processed all senior executive written communications for the 1500 person directorate. Prepared the Director to support the Secretary of Defense & the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. Handled all executive communications requirements for both executives.• Monitored rapid information flow and country support requests during and following events of Sept 11, 2012; tracked Embassy security and response force status during subsequent Embassy attacks• Managed 500+ workflow tasks driving vital input to national decision makers during operations worldwide• Linked worldwide senior military leaders with the Office of the Secretary of Defense expediting Presidential notification and approval of critical authorities and requests for military forces and support worldwide

- Principal advisor to CJCS and JS Director for Operations on strategic and theater missile defense operational issues- Joint Staff focal point for operational employment of BMD sensors, weapon systems, command and control systems - Develops COCOM's mission guidance, authorities, and command relationships via planning and execution orders - Represents J-3, Services, and COCOMs with OSD, DoD agencies, and OGA to establish policy and resolve issues

Developed senior leader strategy and guidance as lead of a 16-member cross-functional team. Trained multiple NATO personnel on strategy development. Led collaborative planning coordination between multiple staffs during contingencies and exercises throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East.• Conducted strategic planning for humanitarian and disaster relief operations in northern Africa• Led 38 planners in 3 simultaneous exercises; provided preparation for certification of new headquarters organization; improved efficiency in response to contingencies and disasters

Planned & coordinated multi-service and multi-country multimillion dollar computer-assisted exercises training U.S., North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other partner nation senior military officers and their staffs. • Collected requirements & designed training and exercises to meet multiple country senior leader objectives• Provided exercise oversight to include computer system support, execution and after actions reports

Led and managed 144 military, civilian, contractor and Canadian personnel at the Air Force’s largest continental United States isolated installation. Provided oversight and direction of all base functions including operations and maintenance, computers/communications, law enforcement, fire department and base support services, and the entire base budget including six contracts totaling over $46M.• Authored strategic plan for base operations to include priorities, resource constraints, and risk assessments• Competed multi-year, multi-million dollar contract; developed budget & prioritized unfunded requirements• Hosted multiple congressional staff visits showcasing unit mission and advocating for congressional support• Configuration control manager for multimillion dollar computer system modernization spiral development

Principal Executive to the Major Command Vice Commander. Reviewed and monitored all staff actions to ensure timely and accurate completion. Coordinated directly with Congress, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, HQ Air Force, and major commands on matters involving Air Force Space Command. • Ensured effective execution of all aspects of official duty travel, appointments and speaking engagements• Authored, reviewed and edited all speeches and written communication on principle’s behalf in preparation for delivery to senior military leaders or high profile special events and conferences• Handled all executive communications requirements at multiple security levels in the office or during travel

• Developed country security campaign plan alongside several partner nations while deployed in Iraq

Led major commands strategy & policy review & development. Developed overarching strategy for the command’s Strategic Master Plan. Authored and critiqued policy papers, concepts and articles for publication. Partnered with multiple government agencies to analyze existing strategy and policy to advocate improvements. • Implemented historic command-wide reorganization via lead of 45-member cross-functional team• Championed overhaul of operational doctrine; produced 8 papers/presentations for new senior commander

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Principle advisor to the senior base commander leading an 11-member executive support staff, directing all actions and workflow tasks for base leadership and 15 staff agencies. Established policies and administrative procedures for 38 leaders at multiple levels. Managed promotions, professional education, duty position and awards programs. Executed $163K in staff operating budget.• Authored articles/speeches/presentations/correspondence for senior leaders for internal/external audiences• Reviewed over 3000 coordination staff packages; closed out over 250 higher headquarters task deadlines