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Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson

winter haven,Florida

Summary

Results-driven leader with extensive experience in leadership, mass media, and public relations. Proven ability to coordinate teams, manage communications, and drive engagement through social media and public outreach. Adept at fostering partnerships, organizing events, and leading teams with strong communication and strategic planning skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Volunteer Director

Grace City Outreach
09.2024 - Current
  • Oversee and coordinate volunteer teams to support outreach initiatives
  • Develop strategic partnerships with local organizations to expand community impact
  • Lead training sessions and meetings to equip volunteers with necessary resources

Assistant Basketball Coach

Lakeland Christian School
09.2024 - Current
  • Mentor and guide high school athletes in both skill development and leadership
  • Assist in organizing team activities and ensuring smooth game-day operations
  • Foster teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship among players

Maintenance Coordinator

Easton Holdings/GCLI
09.2022 - 05.2025
  • Managed maintenance projects and coordinated facility operations

Leadership Intern

Grace City Leadership Institute
09.2021 - 05.2025
  • Led the student life team for two years, fostering a positive and engaging student experience
  • Assisted in coordinating Resident Life activities for four years, ensuring a supportive community
  • Organized and led a ministry team at a local high school, mentoring students in leadership roles

Volunteer Director

Grace City Leadership Institute
08.2021 - 04.2025
  • Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
  • Supported volunteers by providing training, mentoring, developing and delivering resources and identifying and cultivating partnerships to support volunteers.
  • Created contacts with community organizations to obtain commitments to support volunteer program through contributions and volunteer hours.
  • Developed volunteer policies and procedures, handbooks and guidelines for volunteers.

Event Coordinator

BFK Unlimited
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Planned and executed events, ensuring smooth logistics and high engagement
  • Created promotional content that increased attendance by 33%

Education

B.S. - Communication & Mass Media

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Skills

Leadership & Team Development

Leadership Communication Experience

  • Assisted in leading a trip of 25 people to Alaska.
  • Managed social media campaigns and created advertisements that significantly increased attendance.
  • Regularly shared event information on stage and facilitated large group communications.
  • Mastered platforms such as Monday.com and Slack to streamline communication across teams.
  • Created and distributed monthly newsletters reaching hundreds of people.

Timeline

Volunteer Director

Grace City Outreach
09.2024 - Current

Assistant Basketball Coach

Lakeland Christian School
09.2024 - Current

Maintenance Coordinator

Easton Holdings/GCLI
09.2022 - 05.2025

Event Coordinator

BFK Unlimited
06.2022 - 08.2022

Leadership Intern

Grace City Leadership Institute
09.2021 - 05.2025

Volunteer Director

Grace City Leadership Institute
08.2021 - 04.2025

B.S. - Communication & Mass Media

Southeastern University
Michael Thompson