Mr. Edward M. Thomas Jr.
Introduction
Edward is an ambitious U.S. Air Force veteran with more than 22 years of proven people development skills, with a comprehensive background in employee correspondence processes, policy development, conflict resolution, and administrative management. His demonstrated ability to combine vision, ingenuity, and strong business acumen with well-developed program management and leadership qualities, enables him to encourage personal and professional development with the intended purpose of assisting individuals, teams, and organizations to reach their full potential. While using personal and team coaching methods, Edward has helped shape organizations’ cultures by defining direction, analyzing team dynamics, and maintaining a keen awareness of situational
changes to support team member development. Edward’s principal asset includes increasing organizational leadership through the effective utilization of cross-cultural communication skills, mentorship, processes improvement and relationship building.
Education
Master of Arts in Human Relations, University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Maryland University College
Associate of Applied Science, Human Resource Management, Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science, Paralegal Studies, Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science, Aircraft Armament Systems, Community College of the Air Force
Diploma Air University, Chief Leadership Course
Diploma United States Marine Corps, Senior Noncommissioned Officer Advanced Course
Diploma Air University, United States Air Force First Sergeant Academy
Diploma Air University, Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education (Correspondence)
Diploma Joint Special Operations University, Mission Planning
Certificate Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional
Certificate Community College of the Air Force, Professional Manager
Certificate Air University, Negotiation and Appropriate Dispute Resolution
Honor & Awards
- Awarded President of the United States Volunteer Service Medal – (Silver)
- First Sergeant of the Year – (2017)
- Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award – (2015)
- Awarded Defense Meritorious Service Medal Award – (United States Air Force )
- Awarded Meritorious Service Medal – (United States Air Force )
Distinguished Graduate, Air University Noncommissioned Officer Academy