Bruce Thompson, MBA
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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About
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Contributions
Experience
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I am a Free Agent
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Education
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Eight module course focusing on PHR and SPHR.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Resilience-Building Leadership Professional Trainer (RBLP-T)
Resilience-Building Leader Program (RBLP)
Issued ExpiresCredential ID 2105290006
Volunteer Experience
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Mentor
Veterati
- Present 7 years 2 months
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 -
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
Courses
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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
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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.
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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
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Disabled American Veterans
Lifetime member
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The Mission Continues
Leadership Team
- PresentMember 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.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Lifetime Member
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Wounded Warrior Project
Allumni
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IAVA (Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America)
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Travis Manion Foundation
Jacksonville Chapter Leader / Member
-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.
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Semper Fidelis Society
Member of the Board of Directors
-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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