Corey Thomaston
Summary
Accomplished Talent and Professional Development Officer, leveraging strong relationship-building and effective communication skills to drive team success and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Excelled in creating high-quality character formation programs and strategic planning, significantly enhancing professional development and organizational alignment. Demonstrated adaptability and creative problem-solving in fast-paced environments, achieving notable increases in team member satisfaction and team performance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent and Professional Development Officer
Bank Independent
06.2019 - Current
- Built meaningful internal and external relationships across our footprint in order to enhance overall culture through leadership development opportunities.
- Fostered relationships with leaders throughout the organization in order to assist them with building successful teams.
- Mentored team members, helping them to develop their character and skills in order to serve their teams better and to grow individually.
- Supported recruiting initiatives seeking to build depth and overall talent throughout the organization.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Increased employee satisfaction with constructive performance evaluations and targeted feedback.
- Delivered high-quality training programs, enhancing team member skill sets and contributing to professional development efforts.
- Drove innovation within the department by promoting creative thinking and supporting new initiatives.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team members to identify areas of opportunity and propose solutions while building out detailed plans of action.
- Educated team members on organizational mission, vision, values and goals to help achieve success.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to meet organizational goals, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Head Women's Basketball Coach
Russellville City Schools
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Provided overall direction of the basketball program including game preparation, travel, fundraising, scheduling, practice design, player development meetings.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Head Men's Basketball Coach/Dean of Students
Shoals Christian School
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Oversaw all aspects of the basketball program including: player development, game preparation, scheduling, budgeting, practice plan structure.
- As Dean of Students fostered relationships with students, parents, and stakeholders. Mentored students dealing with issues or preparing for the future.
Sales Assistant/Technical Support
Daily Electric Motor
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
- Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
- Repaired single phase motors
Head Women's Basketball Coach
LeTourneau University
07.2007 - 06.2014
- Developed all aspects of the overall program including recruiting, scheduling, budgeting, game preparation, practice planning.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Reviewed backgrounds and skills of potential players and coaches and initiated recruiting strategies to bring fresh talent to team.
- Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families, and presenting scholarship offers.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
Recruiting Coordinator
Radford University
06.2002 - 06.2007
- Focused on the process of effectively selling the university as a viable choice to top athletes across the country.
- Improved student athlete experience by providing timely updates throughout the recruitment process, resulting in positive feedback from applicants.
- Developed overall player development plans and strategies to increase performance.
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
The University Of North Alabama
08.2000 - 06.2002
Education
Master of Arts - Education - Health And Physical Education
The University of North Alabama
FlorenceBachelor of Science - Communications
The University of North Alabama
Florence, ALSkills
- Ability to establish meaningful relationships
- Effective communicator
- Driven to succeed through high energy
- Effective listener
- Highly collaborative in a team or individual environment
- Adaptable to fast paced and ever changing environments
- Strong networking skills with the ability to meet the needs on an individual basis
- Ability to negotiate in order to achieve optimal planning
- Creative problem solving
Certification
- The 6 Types of Working Genius - The Table Group
- Workplace Inclusion Certified
Timeline
Talent and Professional Development Officer
Bank Independent
06.2019 - Current
Head Women's Basketball Coach
Russellville City Schools
08.2016 - 06.2019
Head Men's Basketball Coach/Dean of Students
Shoals Christian School
08.2015 - 07.2016
Sales Assistant/Technical Support
Daily Electric Motor
07.2014 - 07.2015
Head Women's Basketball Coach
LeTourneau University
07.2007 - 06.2014
Recruiting Coordinator
Radford University
06.2002 - 06.2007
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
The University Of North Alabama
08.2000 - 06.2002
Master of Arts - Education - Health And Physical Education
The University of North Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Communications
The University of North Alabama
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