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Security Specialist Technical School
Air Base Ground Defense Course
Machine-Gunner̢۪s Course
Recruiting School
Recruiting Flight Chief School
Recruiting MEPS Supervisor Course
Recruiting Trainer's Course
Operations Flight Chief Course
Professional Sales Coaching Facilitator
Professional Selling Skills Applications Facilitator
College for Enlisted Professional Military Education
Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Air Base Ground Defense Course
Machine-Gunner̢۪s Course
Recruiting School
Recruiting Flight Chief School
Recruiting MEPS Supervisor Course
Recruiting Trainer's Course
Operations Flight Chief Course
Professional Sales Coaching Facilitator
Professional Selling Skills Applications Facilitator
College for Enlisted Professional Military Education
Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy
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Preacher/Teacher, Recruiting Manager, Human Resource Manager, Purchasing, Basketball Coach
Professional Experience
Jul 2008Â -Â Present
Aerospace Science Instructor
Dixie High School
Dixie High School
Responsible teaching Leadership Education portion of the curriculum including drill/ceremonies, principles of leadership and management, and communication skills. Assist teaching Aerospace Science in areas where they have experience and training. Give/grade tests, career/performance counseling, & supervise cadet corps activities. They are also involved in the enrollment and extracurricular activities. Appointed Military Property Custodians and are responsible for uniforms/equipment and for other administrative matters. Wear their Air Force uniform while performing AFJROTC duties. Although not on active duty, are still working in and managing a military-type unit. The same NCO-officer, subordinate-supervisor relationship which existed on active duty must be maintained in the AFJROTC unit.
Aug 2009Â -Â Present
Minister, Youth Services
Dixie Area Detention Center
Dixie Area Detention Center
Carry the Word of God to youth that are detained at the Detention Center. Following Conservative Christian Fundamental teachings of saved by grace, through faith, in Christ alone. Intent is to encourage youth to repent and come to Christ through encouragement via the Word of God, songs, psalms, and fielding questions and being always ready to give an answer.
0000Â -Â 0000
(0Â years)
(0Â years)
Aerospace Science Instructor
Employed
Dixie High School
Education Management
Employed
Dixie High School
Education Management
1982Â -Â 1984
(2Â years)
(2Â years)
Security Specialist
52 Security Police Squadron
52 Security Police Squadron
1984Â -Â 1988
(4Â years)
(4Â years)
Security Specialist/Women's Basketball Coach
432nd Security Police Squadron--Misawa Air Base, Japan
432nd Security Police Squadron--Misawa Air Base, Japan
Jun 1988Â -Â May 1992
(4Â years)
(4Â years)
Special Air Missions NCO/Vindicator Annunciator
89th Security Police Squadron, Andrews AFB, DC
89th Security Police Squadron, Andrews AFB, DC
Special Duty Assignment--Directly supported the US President and distinguished visitors. Duties: Area patrolman, Security Response Team Leader, Entry Controller, Flight line Patrolman, Vindicator Operator & Area Supervisor. Plotted aircraft movement that transported the Pres., VP, & other national & international dignitaries while at home station. Maintained strict control over personnel and equipment in and around the restricted area.
May 1992Â -Â Jul 1993
(1 years, 2 Months)
(1 years, 2 Months)
Assistant Flight Sergeant--Osan
51st Security Police Squadron, Republic of Korea
51st Security Police Squadron, Republic of Korea
Daily supervised approximately 50 on-duty police personnel. Scheduled personnel for duty conducted roll call and ensured proficiency training for all police assigned. Supervised Air Base Ground Defense members during their tours of duty directed and monitored the investigation of all security incidents. Reviewed specific Security Operating Instructions and procedures for accuracy and ensured instructions were current. Initiated and conducted training for all personnel.
Oct 1993Â -Â May 1996
(3Â years)
(3Â years)
Air Force Recruiter--Bakersfield, CA
Air Force Recruiting Service-369th Recruiting Squadron, Los Angeles, CA
Air Force Recruiting Service-369th Recruiting Squadron, Los Angeles, CA
Reponsible for Interviewing, screening, testing, and evaluating applicants from civilian sources to achieve allocated goals. Conducts/maintains current, market and production analysis for
zone of responsibility. Maintains public relation programs with all schools, community, and service organizations. Works with social services programs to create AF awareness. Prepares enlistment and Officer case files. Conducts an annual high school program essential for Air Forcevisibility. Authenticates and accounts for transportation requests and meal tickets. Maintains/manages lead resource activities. Diligently works all local community sponsored
events.
zone of responsibility. Maintains public relation programs with all schools, community, and service organizations. Works with social services programs to create AF awareness. Prepares enlistment and Officer case files. Conducts an annual high school program essential for Air Forcevisibility. Authenticates and accounts for transportation requests and meal tickets. Maintains/manages lead resource activities. Diligently works all local community sponsored
events.
May 1996Â -Â Jul 1999
(3 years, 2 Months)
(3 years, 2 Months)
Recruiting District Manager--Hattiesburg, MS
Air Force Recruiting Service-348th Recruiting Squadron, Little Rock, AR
Air Force Recruiting Service-348th Recruiting Squadron, Little Rock, AR
Recruited high-quality civilian candidates from throughout Southern Mississippi to meet USAF manpower requirements in all enlisted specialties. Supervised eight personnel. Conducted market analyses, delineated geographic zones of responsibility, allocated recruiting goals, and set expectations for recruiter activities. Trained recruiters on processing procedures, marketing strategies, sales techniques, and applicant management. Conducted office visits and prepared production evaluations to enhance recruiter performance. Ensured every recruit is qualified, properly processed, and ready for basic training. Led flight meetings to focus efforts, recognize achievements, and inspire peak performance. Developed and tailored a training plan for three newly assigned recruiters to fashion to strengthen weaknesses and improve strengths.
Jul 1999Â -Â May 2002
(3Â years)
(3Â years)
Military Liaison Supervisor-El Paso, TX
Air Force Recruiting Service-367th Recruiting Squadron, Colorado Springs, CO
Air Force Recruiting Service-367th Recruiting Squadron, Colorado Springs, CO
Provided direct coordination between the Air Force and MEPS commander. Ensured proper scheduling of medical and administrative processing in conjunction with Air Force and local directives. Monitored the daily flow of gain and loss assignment data to organization. Provided training to fifteen field recruiters on daily operations and testing procedures. Maintained suspense tracking system and provides feedback to flight chiefs and operations flight commander.
Jun 2002Â -Â May 2005
(3Â years)
(3Â years)
Director of Recruiter Training
Air Force Recruiting Service-333rd Recruiting Squadron, Melbourne, FL
Air Force Recruiting Service-333rd Recruiting Squadron, Melbourne, FL
Developed, planned, and coordinated polices and procedures for professional development and progress of the department recruiting. Coordinated the development and administration of training programs for 9 managers, 85 production recruiters, and 23 associated support personnel. Performed field training visits to ensure adequacy of field training in all production and production support programs. Prepared and submitted training reports. Functioned as the department on-the-job training monitor and production superintendent in primary̢۪s absence. Train-the-Trainer facilitator via Professional Sales Coaching.
2005Â -Â 2006
(1Â years)
(1Â years)
Preacher/Sunday School Teacher
Believer's Chapel Bible Church
Believer's Chapel Bible Church
Preached and Taught Sunday School.
1982Â -Â 2008
(26Â years)
(26Â years)
Senior Master Sergeant (Retired)
USAF
USAF
May 2005Â -Â May 2008
(3Â years)
(3Â years)
DIRECTOR OF RECRUITING OPERATIONS
Air Force Recruiting Service - 345th Recruiting Squadron, Scott AFB, IL
Air Force Recruiting Service - 345th Recruiting Squadron, Scott AFB, IL
Supervised 3 operation managers and 10 liaisons managers at 4 Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) in the region. Prepared and tracked production reports. Developed, monitored, and interpreted production flow and trend products. Identified positive and negative trends within processing procedures and advised management on possible fixes. Provided quality assurance and tracked all requests for exception to policy for applicant processing. Developed and tailored a training plan for newly assigned recruiters.
2006Â -Â 2008
(2Â years)
(2Â years)
Youth Teacher/Boys Basketball Coach-Berean Christian School/Men's Prayer Breakfast Teacher
Edgemont Bible Church
Edgemont Bible Church
Taught Youth Services Sunday nights, conduted Men's Prayer Breakfast teachings, and Outreach Ministry.
Apr 2008Â -Â Aug 2008
(0 years, 4 Months)
(0 years, 4 Months)
Mall Sales Manager
Blue Green Corp
Blue Green Corp
Managed 12 personnel on sales of vacation packages that led to them touring timeshare locations. #1 in Mall sales in the nation.
Jun 2008Â -Â Aug 2008
(0 years, 2 Months)
(0 years, 2 Months)
HR Manager
C5T Corporation
C5T Corporation
Human Resource Manager. Provided information as needed to the President, CEO, and COO as needed. Also assisted in formatting contracting proposals when requested.
Education
1980
None, Leavelle McCampbell High School
General Education
General Education
1981
Diploma, Midland Valley High School
General Studies
General Studies
1991
AS, Community College of the Air Force
Industrial Security
Industrial Security
1991
AA, University of Maryland University College
Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts
2004
AS, Community College of the Air Force
Personnel/Human Resource Management
Personnel/Human Resource Management
2007
BSBA, Columbia Southern University
Marketing
Cum Laude 3.85 GPA
Marketing
Cum Laude 3.85 GPA
Marketing Information
Products / Services
Preacher/Teacher, Recruiting Manager, Human Resource Manager, Purchasing, Basketball Coach
More about Gerald Thomas
First Name
Gerald
Last Name
Thomas
Awards / Honors
AFJROTC Outstanding Instructor Award 2009
AFJROTC Distinguished Unit Award with Merit 2009
2 Air Force Meritorious Service Medals
6 Air Force Commendation Medals
369 Recruiting Group Top Operations Flight 2006
Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year 2004
Commander̢۪s Special Achievement Award 2004
Awarded 3 Senior Recruiter Badges
Top Safety Flight 1998
AFROTC Recruiter of the Year 1995
Southern California Master Recruiter Award 1995
Southern California Top Enlisted Programs 1995
Southern California Top Rookie Recruiter 1995
Air Force Recruiting Service Olympiad Award 1995
Southern California Top Flight Recruiter 1995
Andrews Air Force Base Coach of the Year 1990
Crime Prevention Practitioner's Top Volunteer 1990
Below-the-Zone (meritorious promotion) 1984
AFJROTC Distinguished Unit Award with Merit 2009
2 Air Force Meritorious Service Medals
6 Air Force Commendation Medals
369 Recruiting Group Top Operations Flight 2006
Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year 2004
Commander̢۪s Special Achievement Award 2004
Awarded 3 Senior Recruiter Badges
Top Safety Flight 1998
AFROTC Recruiter of the Year 1995
Southern California Master Recruiter Award 1995
Southern California Top Enlisted Programs 1995
Southern California Top Rookie Recruiter 1995
Air Force Recruiting Service Olympiad Award 1995
Southern California Top Flight Recruiter 1995
Andrews Air Force Base Coach of the Year 1990
Crime Prevention Practitioner's Top Volunteer 1990
Below-the-Zone (meritorious promotion) 1984
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