Michael Gene Thompson
Director/Investigator, State of Indiana, US Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment and Training Services
- Role
- Director, Veterans Employment and Training at U.S. Department Of Labor
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Gene Thompson
A diligent, congenial, and motivated professional that excels at dynamic team creation and critical leadership positions. A self-starter that excels at communicating, peer coaching, organizational leadership and excellent customer service. Possesses over 27 years of past personnel management and 20 years of commodity management experience in multiple of positions within the US Army and Indiana National Guard. Directed Federal and State level programs for over 10 years. Served as an executive Leader for a State Government Agency for over three years. Conducted and adjudicated multiple Federal USERRA investigations and continues to serve as a reviewer for ongoing cases for over 3 years. Audits multiple Federal grants serving Veterans with employment training and services. Constantly seeking higher education and operational training to enrich self and the Team in the professional environment.
Experience
Director, Veterans Employment and Training
Oct 2022 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US
Manages USDOL Federal grant program activities in each state: JVSG, HVRP, and Stand Down.*Advises state workforce agency veteran specialist employees and ensure compliance with program performance indicators through such measures as visits to grantee and training sites.
Education
National Veterans Training Institute (NVTI)
Certificate of Training, Labor and Employment Specialist
2014 — 2014
National Veterans Training Institute (NVTI)
Certificate of Training, AJC: Preparing Veterans for Meaningful Careers
2014 — 2014
Dale Carnegie Training
Certificate of Training, Retention and Recruiting
2015 — 2015
National Veteran Training Institute (NVTI)
Certificate of Training, Employer Outreach
2015 — 2015
PLDC Camp Cook, Ball LA
DA FORM 1059, Primary Leadership Development Course
1998 — 1998
Indiana University Columbus
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing Major and Political Science Minor
2012 — 2016
Ivy Tech Community College Columbus
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
2010 — 2012
Northwestern Senior High School
High School Diploma, Business Administration General
1988 — 1992
National Veterans' Training Institute (NVTI)
Certificate of Training, 9605 USERRA Investigator's Course
Indiana University Indianapolis
Minor Liberal Arts, Political Science and Government
2014 — 2016
Trine University
Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, Human Resources Management and Services
2016 — 2020
National Veterans' Training Institute (NVTI)
Certificate of Training, 9631 USERRA Investigators Online
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Team Building
- Exceptional Verbal
- Military Experience
- Marketing Strategy
- Interviews
- Veterans
- Screening Resumes
- Team Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Public Speaking
- Conflict Resolution
- Intelligence Analysis
- Time Management
- Military Logistics
- Teamwork
- Veterans Benefits
- Public Relations
- Veterans Affairs
- Analytical Skills
- Strongly Self-Motivated
- Military Training
- Strong Work Ethic
- Organizational Behavior
- Motivation
- High Level of Initiative
- Weapons Handling
- Handle Multiple Priorities
- Proactive Self-Starter
- Case Management Services
- Veterans Administration
- Communication Skills
- Creative Writing
- Solid Computer Skills
- Systems Analysis
- Interpersonal Skill
- Reading Comprehension
- Deductive Reasoning
- Advocacy
- Active Listening
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