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Dave Thompson

Mansfield, Texas
Dave Thompson

Summary

Accomplished, Leader, Public Affairs Specialist and Aircraft Maintenance Technician with the U.S. Army, adept at team building, strategic communications and problem-solving. Enhanced military to military relations, public perception and operational readiness through innovative media relations and meticulous aircraft maintenance. Skilled in analyzing data and fostering multicultural communication, significantly improving stakeholder relationships and team efficiency. Excited to leverage military experience and transition to rewarding civilian role.

Overview

29
years of professional experience

Work History

U.S. Army

Public Affairs Specialist
03.2001 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Served as public affairs planner for a major medical exercise series with the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa and African partner nation militaries.
  • Served as the senior public affairs advisor to the command sergeant major of the U.S. Army Reserve.
  • Created impactful media products for over 35 exercises on the African continent which highlighted U.S. and partner nation relationships and promoted organizational achievements and initiatives.
  • Worked with multiple U.S. embassy entities to Initiate partnership initiatives with African nation militaries to increase visibility and strengthen alliances with the U.S. government.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with local, regional, national and international media outlets for enhanced media coverage of U.S. Army activities.
  • Led training sessions for staff members on best practices for managing external communications resulting in 400% increase in media outreach on social media platforms.
  • Improved stakeholder relationships through effective community outreach initiatives.
  • Enhanced public perception by developing and implementing strategic communication plans.
  • Conducted thorough research to support data-driven decision-making in public affairs activities.
  • Mentored junior public affairs specialists in their professional development while fostering a supportive team environment.

U.S. Army

Aircraft Maintenance Technician
01.1996 - 05.2017

Job overview

  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
  • Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough maintenance inspections and identifying potential issues.
  • Removed components such as landing gear, engines, avionic and flight control systems.
  • Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
  • Increased operational readiness of aircraft fleet through timely completion of scheduled maintenance tasks.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive work atmosphere conducive to teamwork and effective communication.

Education

University of Houston
Clear Lake City, Texas

Bachelor of Science from American Jurisprudence
05.2003

University Overview

  • Professional Development Studies: Certification in Journalistic Writing, Media Law, Crises Communication and Public Relations in Business.
  • Certificate of Completion in Military Decision Making Process.

Skills

    Skilled in relationship and team building

    Analyzing data

    Strategic communications

    Conducting research

    Crisis management

    Multicultural communication

    Media relations

    Problem solving

    Time management

    Public speaking

Hobbies

Avid Golfer

Accomplished Cyclist and Triathlete

Writer

Travelor

Timeline

Public Affairs Specialist

U.S. Army
03.2001 - 08.2024

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

U.S. Army
01.1996 - 05.2017

University of Houston

Bachelor of Science from American Jurisprudence

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