SCOTT MATTHEW THOMPSON

[email protected] 928-750-3895 1745 S. 42nd Avenue, Yuma, AZ 85364

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced leader and Subject Matter Expert in Human Resources and Mission Support within Federal Government agencies. Proven track record of developing and implementing strategic programs that enhance operational efficiency and staff readiness. Skilled in managing diverse teams, overseeing complex administrative functions, and ensuring compliance with federal policies and regulations. Adept at utilizing advanced systems including SAP, HRBE, and CONCUR to streamline processes and support organizational goals. Committed to fostering a high-performance culture through effective leadership, training, and employee development.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Mission Support Supervisor – Human Resources Specialist
02/2018 - Present
U.S. Air and Marine Operations, Yuma, AZ Branch , Yuma, AZ
Serve as a leader/Subject Matter Expert in diverse programs and responsibilities directly leading to the success of a busy Law Enforcement Air Branch
Excel in a dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities
Continuously develop local and internal strategies allowing all operational metrics to be met and exceeded
Provide leadership and advice to all programs at the local level and various external/HQ programs
Analyze program metrics and provide feedback on successes and improvement strategies
Leader of busy administrative staff for Air Branch
Use various systems to conduct daily administrative duties for air branch, including but not limited to: SAP, HRBE, WebTA, CPRO, TAMS, FACTS, PALMS
Worker's Comp Injury Compensation Coordinator and Specialist
Budget Officer, Human Resources Officer and administrative scheduler for staff
10K Purchase Card holder proficient in Business Analytics, purchasing needs or paying bills resulting in all financial needs met
As HR Specialist, use internal and external systems to track personnel movement, developed an internal succession plan to proactively anticipate transfers, retirements, resignations, and other various personnel movement
These efforts have resulted in a steady tracked flow of incoming/outgoing personnel, ensuring a fully trained staff prepared to meet all operational needs
Adept knowledge of Federal Government hiring authorities, maintain a close partnership with Customs and Border Protection Hiring Center and AMO HR HQ
This has proven paramount to the success of the HR program at the branch
Plan for and enter timely PARTS Actions, triggering personnel SF50 creation for Temporary Promotions, Leave Without Pay, Military Deployments and Accessions (100% accuracy)
Draft Personnel Justifications for selected individuals
Keen oversight of awards program (Cash, Time-Off, On the Spot Awards) as well as other various recognition programs
Due to known ability to express in writing, sought and volunteered to assist external branches with drafting: Awards, Justifications, SOPs and Memorandums as well as crafting the majority of this correspondence internally
Excellent knowledge of the Performance Management system for CBP, assist leaders and team members with the functions and importance of Performance Management
All evaluations milestones and deadlines consistently met
High level customer service acumen, providing one-on-one training to all employees on retirement, payroll, taxes, federal government benefits, open season, qualifying events, career milestones
Drafted and reviewed Position Descriptions, ensuring pay is commensurate with duties, and compliant with policy
Track personnel allowance list and draft requests for increases and changes as needed by operational commitments or requested by leadership
Track personnel payroll compliance “real time” through use of the USDA Payroll system
Fluent in travel systems (CONCUR), compensation systems and evaluations
Monitor and track Self-Inspection Program and Management and Assurance Review
SIP Program is always completed in advance of deadline with full accuracy
Facilities Specialist for entire AMO facility, planning, repairs, and new projects, tracked through CBP TRIRIGA System
Oversee FLEET Program, ensuring FLEET Assets are operationally ready
Policy and Compliance Specialist/Supervisor
09/2014 - 02/2018
U.S. Border Patrol Sector, Yuma, AZ , Yuma, AZ
Supervisor of Policy and Compliance Branch, Yuma Border Patrol Sector
Serve as Health and Safety Coordinator for entire Yuma Sector as well as Agency Risk Manager (ARM), ensuring keen oversight of health and safety in accordance with OSHA Guidelines
Leader of a busy and dynamic Policy and Compliance Branch, responsible for physical security, policies/directives, Freedom of Information Act requests, Self-Inspection Program/Management Review Audits, Tort Claims, Records Management, awards, badge and credential tracking/inventory, Personal Identity Verification Cards and Official Government Passports
Drafted and reviewed essential SOP/Directives and Policies for various Border Patrol Programs and Headquarter level Customs and Border Protection programs
Lead implementation of SOP/Directives and Policies
Visionary leader, identified and mentored future leaders at the Sector and built a successful team within Policy and Compliance
Provide outstanding leadership and a breadth of knowledge in various Border Patrol programs in keeping with CBP and BP Strategy
Supervisory Mission Support Specialist
08/2009 - 09/2014
U.S. Border Patrol Station, Yuma, AZ , Yuma, AZ
Served as Personnel/Human Resources leader for a large Border Patrol Station
Lead 4 full-time Mission Support Specialists who were responsible for budgeting, accounting, property management, finance, purchasing, payroll, customer service, evaluations, travel, training and other admin functions
Maintained oversight of budget/overtime
Provided tasking for subordinates, recognized efforts through positive feedback, recognition/awards
Processed disciplinary documentation when necessary
Sought relevant training
Championed a fair environment, and communicated EEO within a very diverse office setting
Assigned as Site Security Manager, used GALAXY system to provide level security access for employees, visitors and contractors
Lead Security Officer, emphasizing safety and physical security of entire unit
Dictated employee access levels, authorized entry/non-entry and managed surveillance system, ensuring strict compliance with security mandates
Local Property Officer, maintained keen oversight of all accountable property
Tracked and accounted for over 4000 property items as per policy
Personnel Officer – Chief Warrant Officer
09/1991 - 11/2015
U.S. Coast Guard, San Diego, CA , San Diego, CA
Leader of busy Personnel /Supply/Medical unit, consisting of 25 military members
Responsible for Human Resources, admin/work life, payroll, purchasing, budgeting, reserve medical clinic, morale, and wellness
Proactive communicator, both orally and in writing
Visionary leader of three critical branches essential to mission readiness in the US Coast Guard Reserve: Personnel Supply Medical
Overseeing these extremely proficient excellent teams we were able to maintain 100% deployability
Serve as program manager for San Diego Reserve component with oversight of metrics, qualifying events, pay and benefits, training, education, health/safety, and Human Resource functions for 150 Coast Guard members
Created Standard Operating Procedures, Policies, correspondence, unit logs and templates to measure statistics
Fitness/Wellness and Recreation leader
Military personal trainer and event planner
Visionary mentor/leader identified future leaders and assisted with their career goals
6 Jr. Enlisted Personnel promoted, 5 Senior Enlisted Personnel promoted, 2 enlisted personnel accepted into Commissioning Programs
Recalled for 1-year deployment to CG Headquarters for major Asset Recapitalization Project (2013-2014) at HQ level, responsible for entering all Coast Guard Assets into property tracking system, identifying Government property, leases, easements, and costs associated
Lead national emergency recall with the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon in Louisiana (2010)
Key figure in the recall of thousands of Coast Guard Reservists to the Gulf Coast to respond to this disaster
Provided guidance, oversight of mobilization, ensured orders, notifications and assignments were communicated
Recalled May-July 2010
Remained at Deepwater Horizon through July to assist with de-mobilization of reservists as disaster was partially mitigated
Education Services Officer
06/2008 - 08/2009
U. S. Coast Guard Sector Northern New England, Portland, ME , Portland, ME
Created the "Coast Guard Campus" and implemented a program of educational services where one didn't formerly exist
Provided guidance for all military active/ reserve/civilian/ dependents who were interested in pursuing higher education
Education and Training officer for over 500 Coast Guard employees
Administered college level exams, Clep/DANTES tests, end of course tests /military advancement tests, and ASVAB
Provided guidance for members pursuing advanced education
Conducted bi-annual “road show” presentation covering all aspects of Coast Guard Educational Programs, reaching 500 Coast Guard members assigned to 20 units throughout the Northeast Sector (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont)
Managed tuition assistance program for military students
Assisted with college loans and funding sources, VA Benefits, and grants
Partnered with Servicemember's Opportunity Colleges and local colleges for military students
Mentored over 100 sailors on career goals
Provided educational training and proctored courses in technical fields and leadership
Assisted with study, identified needs, re-administered either all or sections of the ASVAB (as needed) for career success
Finalist for Educational Services Officer of the Year in 2009
Police Officer
08/2001 - 06/2008
Cape Elizabeth Police Department, Cape Elizabeth, ME , Cape Elizabeth, ME
Active patrol schedule, traffic enforcement/ community outreach and training
Lead officer on drug recognition, OUI detection and field training
Used law enforcement databases, analytical knowledge and familiarity of area trends to establish local intelligence in combating crimes
Created reports based on analysis for department and shared information with other local law enforcement partners
Taught annual block of instruction on Motor Vehicle Stops at the local college
Investigated crimes against the Maine Criminal Statutes
Crafted police reports, findings and opinion papers used in court proceedings, both criminal and civil
Certified investigator/interrogator and expert witness
Field training officer and certified academy instructor, responsible for providing annual refresher training, and administering field training program for all new hires
One of only 70 Certified Drug Recognition Experts in the State of Maine
Volunteered as Public Affairs Assistant
Served as Vice President of the Cape Elizabeth Police Benevolent Society
Officer of the Year for 2005
Promoted to swing shift supervisor (corporal) 2007
Basic Law Enforcement Training Program Academy (2002) – Voted President of Class by peers
Administrative Specialist
08/2000 - 08/2001
Coast Guard Industrial Support Detachment, South Portland, ME , South Portland, ME
Lead Administrative Specialist for a very busy Coast Guard Industrial Base
Ensured proper and timely submission of timecard/payroll
Assisted in budgeting and accounting of industrial projects
Main point of contact for all correspondence/policies and Standard Operating Procedures
Volunteered as EEO Counselor
After formal training at NYC, immediately began program, gave formal EEO training, communicated program, and assisted members with EEO issues
Worked closely with District EEO Office to ensure a successful program and a discrimination-free workplace

EDUCATION

Master's Degree
08/2008
University Of Southern Maine , Portland, ME GPA: 3.65
Master of Education
NorthCentral University , Prescott Valley, AZ GPA: 4.0
Bachelor's Degree
08/2001
Excelsior College , Albany, NY GPA: 2.4
Associate's Degree
07/1995
University of Phoenix , Phoenix, AZ GPA: 2.4
18 Week Police Certification Course
06/2002
Maine Criminal Justice Academy , Vassalboro, ME GPA: 94
6 Month Emergency Medicine Certification Course
09/2001
Southern Maine Emergency Medical Systems , South Portland, ME GPA: 3.5

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

Leadership Certificate
07/2012
IACP
Supervisory Leadership Training
02/2010
Customs and Border Protection
Solving Performance and Conduct Problems
12/2009
USDA Graduate School - Distance Education
Introduction to Supervision
12/2009
USDA Graduate School Distance Education Program
Test Control Officer Certification Course
09/2008
DANTES
Leadership Indoctrination Course
03/2008
Chief Warrant Officer Professional Development Course
Police Trainer Certification Course
05/2004
Field Training Officer Course
Drug Recognition Expert
05/2004
Police Training/Certification in Impaired Driving Expertise
Police Course
08/2003
Reid School of Interrogation and Interview
Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) Course
03/2017
Occupational Safety and Health Division
Physical Security Training Program
06/2017
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Methods of Instruction
11/2002
Vassalboro, ME
Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor
04/2000
New York, NY
Wellness Program Administrator
09/1998
Newport, RI
Yeoman A School
09/1993
Petaluma, CA
Marine Safety Petty Officer Course
12/1993
Yorktown, VA
Coast Guard Basic Training
11/1991
Cape May, NJ

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