Thomas Wallace Email & Phone Number

Whidbey Island, Wa

As the CMC, I led strategic initiatives in human resources, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness for a high-performing squadron of 180 personnel. My key responsibilities included:- Human Resources Management: Oversaw all HR functions for a squadron of 180 personnel, including talent acquisition, performance management, and employee relations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and Navy regulations. Implemented initiatives to enhance sailor welfare, career development, and retention.- Leadership Development: Spearheaded comprehensive leadership training programs, mentoring junior and senior personnel to foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. Developed and delivered workshops on leadership, ethics, and effective communication, contributing to the overall readiness and morale of the squadron.- Organizational Development: Directed initiatives aimed at optimizing organizational structure and processes to improve operational efficiency. Conducted regular assessments and implemented strategies to enhance team dynamics, streamline workflows, and increase mission effectiveness.- Strategic Planning: Collaborated with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic plans, ensuring alignment with overarching Navy objectives. Provided expert advice on personnel management and organizational strategy, influencing key decisions that shaped the future direction of the squadron.- Conflict Resolution and Counseling: Acted as a primary advisor and mediator for conflict resolution, providing counseling and support to sailors. Addressed grievances and implemented proactive measures to maintain a positive and productive work environment.- Performance Metrics and Reporting: Established and monitored performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of HR and leadership programs. Prepared detailed reports and presented findings to senior leadership, recommending actionable improvements based on data-driven insights.

San Diego, Ca

• Oversaw the day-to-day operations of 7 HR managers serving 1,250 employees in key support functions, including retention, incentive programs, benefits and compensation, and compliance requirements• Provided data-driven recommendations to increase employee retention by 26%, including process improvements to financial aid, incentive, termination, and promotion policies▪ As Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager, collaborated with Executives, Career Development Managers, Supervisors and the Diversity Teams to embed the company diversity and inclusion goals in the associate development model • Facilitated professional development seminars to 357 personnel to improve organizational morale and efficiency; presented on effective communication, team-building, and conflict resolution strategies• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement goals for employee morale, retention, and support services, increasing overall employee satisfaction by 41% • Provided coaching, mentorship, and assessment to 72 military career counselors to foster a customer service focused culture, effectively helping clients to understand their roles, career paths, and the organizational needs

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

• Served as Equal Opportunity Manager and Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator for 650 employees, ensuring a safe and equitable workplace; received 95% participation rate in climate surveys and the highest satisfaction rating in department history• Streamlined administrative processes, decreasing the time spent on administrative discrepancies and revisions by 20% and saving up to $76,000 in department costs annually• Met with 283 individual employees for quarterly/annual performance reviews, including strengths, areas of growth, and professional goals to maximize overall team performance• Identified and addressed areas of improvement within the organization, promoting open lines of communication and regular employee feedback, resolving policy issues that hadn’t been revised in four years

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

• Mentoring and employees by putting their experiences in motion and in making wise career decisions. Also helping Sailors explore and evaluate their education, training, work history, interest, personal traits, and physical capacities and limitations. I work with employees in developing skills and assist them in applying proper job placement. Help arrange aptitude and achievement tests and feedback and career guidance. I also provide second career counseling for employees who are transitioning or retiring• Planned and Coordinated an Education Fair;18 different College counselors attended which resulted in 82 personnel sign up to attend College. Greatly strengthening employees knowledge and management skills• Processed over 100 Tuition Assistance applications resulting on a 92 percent passing their college courses.• Leads 16 Supervisors ensuring that every employee is informed of the latest labor relations, benefits, retention programs, resulting in a 91% employees retention greatly exceed our organizations goal on 40% retention• Coordinated and facilitated Leadership courses for 83 employees to fill supervisor and management positions• Lead Command Training Team member that teaches Rights and Responsibility during organization indoctrination, training covers Fraternization, OSHA requirements, Labor Relations, Sexual Harassment, Benefits, and Mentorship program

Greater San Diego Area

- Navigation and Administration Department Leading Petty Officer for twenty personnel.- President of the First Class Association for 40 First Classes.

Greater San Diego Area

• As the Human Resource Specialist and team leader for 122 Human Resource Associates that supported all aspects of the HR field, including employee relations, and workplace development• Competency to provide guidance, recommendations, employee development opportunities and comprehensive support to all 2,500 employees including supervisors, managers, and senior executive level staff members

- Responsible for 45 personel in the safe and efficient operation of three pump rooms, four filter rooms and all associated equipment.

• Lead four staffing team members that had an area of responsibility of 5,000 square miles. Partnered with local and national hiring managers to determine their needs and job parameters; including interviewing, drug testing, background checks and onboarding. • Developed and implemented a diversity hiring program, that resulting in exceeding the organizations diversity group objectives of 117%.• Responsible for creating, implementing and measuring the success of the organization’s social media marketing, communications and advertising activities, which resulting in 150% of our staffing goals for the government.• Filled over 160 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) openings meeting our organizations deadline, by matching the right jobs to the right candidates ensuring hiring’s are successful and ready to contribute to our organization needs. • Received several accolades for staffing accomplishments such as Recruiter of the Year for Yosemite zone two times, and second-runner up for Recruiter of the Year in the greater Northern California area.

Greater San Diego Area

Master'S Degree, Master Of Science In Human Resource Management

Mba - Human Resource Management Concentration, 4.00

Senior Enlisted Academy, Organizational Leadership

Program dedicated to developing adaptive, ethical leaders—and preparing them for greater responsibilities. Academic programming provides.

Human Resource Management (Ba.Hra), 4.00

Activities and Societies: Graduated with Summa Cum Laude Honors

Associate'S Degree, Business Administration, 4.00

Command Master Chief/Chief Of The Boat (Cmc/Cob), Command Leadership School

Developed a unique perspective and the special skills to serve the command's leadership triad by providing a basic foundation on policies.