Shelly L Thompson
Ignacio,CO
Summary
Versatile Executive offering 13-year track record of overseeing and managing government operations to meet objectives. Strong knowledge of budget administration, business development and key decision making. Disciplined and forward-thinking manager with excellent communication and team-building skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Principle
Nuu'apaghapi Wagya
07.2022 - Current
- Assessed and analyze budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and complete the business plan.
- Interviewed, recruited and trained new onboarding Ute language instructors and students.
- Prepared annual data to determine operational performance.
- Identified trends and assessed opportunities to improve processes and execution of the Ute language.
Executive Princple
Tuu'eykwa Nuuchiu
08.2012 - Current
- Prepare annual data to determine operational plan.
- Interview, recruited and train new onboarding consultants.
- Review new opportunities to drive business strategies and rebranding.
- Identify trends and assessed opportunities to improve processes and execution.
- Negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Assessed and analyze budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and complete the business plan.
Cultural Preservation Director
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen tribal member and agency relationships.
- Interacted well with tribal members but most importantly tribal elders to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource for Ute language and culture and strategic planning.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed conflicts objectively.
- Assessed and analyze budgets and complete the business plan.
Assistant Executive Officer
Ute Indian Tribe
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Managed and organized internal communication to hold staff accountable to priorities.
- Developed in-depth knowledge of each departments business through research and regular on-site meetings.
- Served at the pleasure of the Business Committee on all the Tribe's endeavors with the departments and tribal members.
- Assessed and analyze budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and continue to provide services to the membership.
Social Services Director
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Assess and manage staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.
- Assess and analyze budgets and complete the operational plan.
- Oversee referrals for families to shelters, legal resources, treatment facilities, and educational programs.
- Oversee referrals for clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Review and update variety of policies and strategies to promote client self-sufficiency.
- Review and update the tribal codes as requested.
Education
J.D. - Federal Indian Law And Environmental Law
University of Denver
Denver, CO12-2009
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Denver
Denver, CO06-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO12-2003
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice Juvenile/Adult Corrections
Pueblo Community College
Durango04-2002
Skills
- Growth planning
- Budget preparation, planning, and execution
- Extensive knowledge of Federal Indian Law and BIA contracts
- Presentations to governing bodies
- Political Appointments: Growth Fund Management Committee, Southern Ute Gaming Commission, Ethics Committee, and Tribal Health Board
Timeline
Executive Principle
Nuu'apaghapi Wagya
07.2022 - Current
Cultural Preservation Director
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
01.2020 - 08.2022
Assistant Executive Officer
Ute Indian Tribe
05.2018 - 09.2018
Social Services Director
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
08.2015 - 08.2016
Executive Princple
Tuu'eykwa Nuuchiu
08.2012 - Current
J.D. - Federal Indian Law And Environmental Law
University of Denver
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Fort Lewis College
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice Juvenile/Adult Corrections
Pueblo Community College
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