Bruce Thompson, MBA, RBLP-T

Bruce Thompson, MBA, RBLP-T

Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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Activity

Experience

  • RBLP Leader Certifications Graphic

    RBLP Leader Certifications

    Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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    Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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    Jacksonville, Florida Area

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    Florida

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    Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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    Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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    Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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    Jacksonville, Florida Area

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    Jacksonville, Florida Area

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    Jacksonville, Florida Area

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    Jacksonville, Florida Area

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    Jacksonville, Florida Area

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    San Diego, California, United States

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    Greater San Diego Area

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    Camp Pendleton, Ca

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    Various

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    Camp Pendleton, Ca

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    Camp Pendleton, Ca

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    Kansas City, Missouri Area

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    Afghanistan

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    Camp Pendleton, Ca

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    Camp Pendleton, Ca

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    Iraq

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    Okinawa, Japan

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    Camp Pendleton, Ca

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    Twentynine Palms, CA

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    Long Beach, CA

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    Twentynine Palms, CA

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    Yuma, Arizona Area

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    Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

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    Twentynine Palms, Ca

Education

  • Columbia Southern University Graphic
  • Eight module course focusing on PHR and SPHR.

  • As part of the United States Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP), I completed all of the required hours within the different disciplines to earn a certificate from the Department of Labor.

  • This course is designed to train equal opportunity leaders who will be performing those duties part-time. Is designed to provide a foundation for understanding group dynamics and the communication process; increase awareness of racist or sexist behavior; and increase awareness of discrimination based on race, sex, cultural, or ethnic differences. Will introduce students to current equal opportunity regulations and policies.

  • Military Sexual Assault Victim Advocates have been trained and are able to offer victims assistance in three main areas: support, providing information about the different reporting options afforded them, and referrals to a multitude of different resources – both on base and in the local civilian community. Although UVAs are not counselors, they do help victims navigate the system and can put the victims in touch with licensed, certified counselors and professionally trained victim advocates.

  • As part of he United States Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP), I completed all of the required hours within the different disciplines to earn a certificate from the Department of Labor.

    I earned 3 different certificates:
    Electronics Technician (Professional & Kindred) (2013)
    Electronics Mechanic (2014)
    Maintenance Mechanic, Telephone (Any Industry) (2015)

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Veterati Graphic

    Mentor

    Veterati

    - Present 7 years 1 month

    Social Services

    Over 1,000-hours of mentoring on the platform. Mentored mentees on how to make a successful transition, find a career, get hired, promoted, and so much more. Most mentees have found employment after working with me.

    Veterati is a virtual platform connecting veterans, transitioning service-members, and military spouses to mentors of their choice, across the globe. This service is FREE, recommend trying it out to see if this is right for you. I welcome the chance to work with…

    Over 1,000-hours of mentoring on the platform. Mentored mentees on how to make a successful transition, find a career, get hired, promoted, and so much more. Most mentees have found employment after working with me.

    Veterati is a virtual platform connecting veterans, transitioning service-members, and military spouses to mentors of their choice, across the globe. This service is FREE, recommend trying it out to see if this is right for you. I welcome the chance to work with you.

    Sign up to talk with me at: https://go.veterati.com/DrtXfK

  • Veterans Village of Northeast Florida, Inc. Graphic

    Public Relations Manager

    Veterans Village of Northeast Florida, Inc.

    - 2 years

    Social Services

    Work within the Northeast Florida region to grow and create the Veterans Village of NEFL. A tiny home community for homeless veterans that will become the Veterans Resource Community for the region.

    Promote and inform the region about who we are and what the Veterans Village of NEFL is going to do for the entire communities.

  • Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Graphic

    Mentor

    Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors

    - 1 month

    Social Services

    Served as a mentor to military children that have lost a parent. Provide a safe environment for them to share their story, get emotions out, and feel that they can talk about loss with others that have an understanding of what has happened.

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    Chapter Leader

    Travis Manion Foundation

    - 2 years 5 months

    Social Services

    Team member. Stepped down from the Chapter Leader position. Now a team member that assists the Chapter Leader and works to spread the information of who and what Travis Manion Foundation is and about.

    Chapter Leader chose to create, develop, recruit, and represent the Travis Manion Foundation in the Jacksonville Florida area. Feb 2018 - Jul 2019.

    Mission:
    We empower veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations.

    Moto:
    "If not me…

    Team member. Stepped down from the Chapter Leader position. Now a team member that assists the Chapter Leader and works to spread the information of who and what Travis Manion Foundation is and about.

    Chapter Leader chose to create, develop, recruit, and represent the Travis Manion Foundation in the Jacksonville Florida area. Feb 2018 - Jul 2019.

    Mission:
    We empower veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations.

    Moto:
    "If not me, then who..."

  • JACKSONVILLE SEMPER FIDELIS SOCIETY INC Graphic

    Member Board Of Directors

    JACKSONVILLE SEMPER FIDELIS SOCIETY INC

    - 2 years

    Social Services

    Semper Fidelis Society is a society of honorably discharged and retired Marines and Navy Corpsmen, Chaplains, and surgeons who served with the Fleet Marine Forces and chose to continue adherence to the core values of the United States Marine Corps.

    Take part in board meetings to make decisions on budget, strategies, event, sponsorships, and other board requirements as they arise.

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    Leadership Team Member

    The Mission Continues

    - 6 years 6 months

    Social Services

    - Work on team development and recruitment
    - Provide career development to the leadership team
    - Participate at Community Outreach events
    - Public Relations representative to speak about the platoon and mission to all levels and size of groups

  • Veteran Career Transition Assistance Program (VetCTAP) Graphic

    Spokesperson & Recruiter

    Veteran Career Transition Assistance Program (VetCTAP)

    - 2 years 6 months

    Education

    -Assisted in a grant presentation that resulted in the program being awarded $43K. This allowed for 2 more years of operation.
    -Made multiple appearances at career and education fairs in the San Diego area to promote the program and educate veterans, transitioning service members, and their spouses about its benefits.

    VetCTAP is sponsored by the Veteran's Association of North County (VANC) in Oceanside, California and provides FREE monthly career workshops and coaching for…

    -Assisted in a grant presentation that resulted in the program being awarded $43K. This allowed for 2 more years of operation.
    -Made multiple appearances at career and education fairs in the San Diego area to promote the program and educate veterans, transitioning service members, and their spouses about its benefits.

    VetCTAP is sponsored by the Veteran's Association of North County (VANC) in Oceanside, California and provides FREE monthly career workshops and coaching for transitioning military, veterans and their spouses. We "Prepare our Heroes for Today's Workforce." Check out the website to register for the free class at www.vetctap.org.

  • Program Director, Kansas City, MO

    Toys for Tots Foundation

    - 2 years 1 month

    Children

    -Attended public relations events as a guest speaker to increase public awareness.
    -Served as volunteer coordinator and ensured all events and warehouse requirements were met.
    -Oversaw the sorting, packing, and distribution of over 200,000 toys over a 2 year period.
    -Managed financial requirements in accordance with the Foundations policies and procedures.

  • Habitat for Humanity International Graphic

    Volunteer

    Habitat for Humanity International

    - 1 month

    Volunteered a week to assist in the building of homes in a Orange County, CA neighborhood for wounded warriors.

  • MCCS Graphic

    Youth Sports Coach

    MCCS

    - 3 months

    Children

    Coached multiple youth sports teams while stationed in Okinawa Japan. Desire to teach children and young adults a love for sports while teaching methods of teamwork using basic fundamentals of each sport.

  • Florida Veterans Foundation Graphic

    Board Member

    Florida Veterans Foundation

    - Present 3 years 3 months

    i18n_veterans

Courses

  • 5 Choices - Franklin Covey

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  • 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Franklin Covey

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  • Equal Opportunity Representative

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  • Love Languages

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  • Military Postal Officer

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  • OSHA 10-Hour Course

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  • Uniform Victim Advocate

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Honors & Awards

  • Seven Seals Award

    Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)

    The Seven Seals Award is presented in recognition of a significant individual or organizational achievement, initiative, or support that promotes and supports the ESGR mission.

  • Seven Seals Award

    Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)

    The Seven Seals Award is presented in recognition of a significant individual or organizational achievement, initiative, or support that promotes and supports the ESGR mission.

Organizations

  • Disabled American Veterans

    Lifetime member

    - Present
  • The Mission Continues

    Leadership Team

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    Member of the Jacksonville, FL 1st Platoon's Leadership Team. Tasked with developing a training program for both the leadership team and the entire platoon from scratch. Represent the Platoon at community resource gatherings, speak to who we are and what we offer to platoon members and the community, recruit new members and business partners.

  • Veterans of Foreign Wars

    Lifetime Member

    - Present
  • Wounded Warrior Project

    Allumni

    - Present
  • IAVA (Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America)

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    - Present
  • Travis Manion Foundation

    Jacksonville Chapter Leader / Member

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    Chapter leader for a brand new Travis Manion Chapter in Jacksonville, FL. Trained to facilitate the "Character Does Matter" and "Leading with Your Strengths" workshops. Building the new chapter's membership from 0 to 84 and counting. Put together social and community outreach events. Partner with other organizations to make a larger impact and get the Travis Manion Foundation Jacksonville Chapter recognized in the local community.

  • Semper Fidelis Society

    Member of the Board of Directors

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    Meet with other Marines and Naval Corpsmen that served with Marines and recognize needs and ways to give back to our community. Provide scholarships to multiple schools, recognized those Marines, Corpsmen, and First Responders that are going above and beyond to make positive impacts locally. Make things happen to institute Honor, Courage, and Commitment. Work with other veteran and city leaders to effect change where needed. Lead from the front when others are not willing.

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