Dawn E. Thompson
Director of Organizational Development | Talent Management Strategist | Built Scalable Training Across 9 Manufacturing Sites | Reduced Turnover 50% | Created Cultures of Excellence | Developed People-Focused Leaders
- Role
- Coach at Amplify
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dawn E. Thompson
I help organizations thrive by aligning people, processes, and purpose to create cultures of excellence. From designing leadership frameworks to launching enterprise-wide learning platforms in regulated industries, I blend data, strategy, and a people-first mindset to drive sustainable, inclusive change. My approach equips leaders with the tools, mindset, and support to become catalysts for change and growth.I’ve partnered with C-Suite leaders across manufacturing, Fortune 100, high-growth, and matrixed environments to design and scale talent strategies that accelerate growth, strengthen leadership pipelines, and deliver measurable results. As a Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner, and ATD Master Trainer, I specialize in combining leadership development strategies with proven change management practices to transform organizations from the inside out.Core Strengths • Cultural & Organizational Transformation • Executive Coaching & Leadership Development • Succession Planning & Talent Strategy • Cross-Functional Stakeholder Alignment • Workforce Planning & Learning Governance • Strategic HR & OD LeadershipCertifications: ATD Master Trainer & Performance Consultant | CPTD | PHR | Prosci Change PractitionerLet’s connect if you’re looking to strengthen your talent pipeline, lead change with confidence, and build a workplace where people are inspired to do their best work.
Experience
Coach
Jan 2026 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US
Education
Minnesota State Moorhead
Bachelor of Science - BS, Elementary Education
University of Mary
Master of Science - MS, Organizational & Strategic Leadership
2010 — 2012
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