Larry D. Thompson
(832) 243-4079 (Home) (832) 493-2062 (Cell)
larrythompson21[at]neo.tamu.edu
11650 Cabot Hill St. Houston, TX 77044
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Strong, goal driven detail-oriented professional with a focus in leading teams and interfacing with management to assess needs and maintain updates. Highly experienced in developing and maintaining curriculum and training designs. Expertise in coaching, mentoring, motivating and supervising staff and developing long term organizational goals. Exploring career opportunities to utilize my management experience, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Ten years of professional work experience
• Seven years HR experience
• Five years Director/Managing Experience
• Skilled in advance computer programs such as :
O Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word/ Word Perfect, Photoshop, Microsoft Access, Adobe Reader, PDF Office
• Five years Marketing Experience
• Five years Sales Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Manager, East Jordan Iron Works, Inc. 6/2008-3/2009
• Instrumental in generating $14 million dollars in revenue by developing an inventory tracking strategy that increased productivity
• Project Management
• Pricing office supplies, managing payroll, controlling petty cash, supervising support staff and interviewing job applicants
• Responsible for circulating information throughout the organization, as well as coordinating the efforts of vendors, management and support
• Ensure everyone is working in tandem toward the company's overall success
• Developed strategies for budget cuts to increase revenue
• Received safety award for successfully enforcing safety guidelines that resulted in zero staff injuries in 2008
Branch Director, NFL Youth Education Town “Boys and Girls Club†8/2007-6/2008
• Expertise in strategic planning, safety and program development
• Notable time management and presentation skill set
• Contributed to Marketing strategies
• Outstanding competence in communications, supervision, and policy/procedures
• Expertise in planning and managing effective education and personal development initiatives
• Monitored all staff, interns and volunteers’ hiring/ firing procedures
• Created excel spreadsheets for payroll of staff as well as interns
• Developed ways to improve attendance of students and volunteers
Athletic Director 8/2006-3/2007
• Responsible for obtaining the advertising information, printing and selling of programs
• Recruits and supervises staff and volunteers
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises, and conducts Physical & Health Development activities
• Monitored all walk-on coaches’ hiring procedures
• In conjunction with the coaches arrange transportation of all athletic teams
• Proficient in advanced business software applications
Education Director 5/2005-8/2006
• Assisted in the development of projects to plan, develop, implement, supervise, evaluate and promote a variety of safe, age appropriate educational enhancement and career development programs for girls and boys ages 7-17
• Development of club wide activities, events and initiatives
• Consistently incorporate high yielding learning activities
• Complete, submit reports and perform other administrative tasks as needed
• Proven leadership, role-modeling and mentoring abilities
• Exceptional capacity to develop relationship with youth, families and members
Education and Athletic Director/ Volunteer, Christian Community Church 1/2002-8/2005
• Spearhead effective homework and job readiness
• Plan, launch, direct and assess program effectiveness
• Skilled in working directly with senior decision-makers
Sales Representative, Ozarka Spring Water 6/2002-5/2005
• Led two states in sales ( Florida and Texas)
• Set up and participate in frequent fundraising events for the program
• Strongly service – oriented with ability to establish positive client relationships
• Focus on quality attainment of target goals and responding to needs/interest to improve program effectiveness
Professional basketball player, International Basketball Association 1998-2004
• Canada, Saskatoon France, Brest Mexico, Cozumel
• Poland, Bialystok Australia, Perth Canada, Winnipeg
Lead Youth Mentor, Texas A&M University “Aggies for Education 1996-1998
• Worked with 1st -12th grade students assisting them in all subject areas
• Interviewed, trained and supervised all freshmen tutors
• Actively supported the rules of the tutoring center to achieve an environment conductive to learning
• Taught resume making and job readiness skills
EDUCATION
• Texas A&M University, College Station TX
• Bachelor of Science, Leadership and Development 1998
• Paris Junior College, Paris, TX
• Associate of Science, Science 1996
References Available Upon Request
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