Lawrence Paul Thomas

1615 42nd Ave., Missoula, MT 59804

Tel.: 406-549-3190 (H) or 907-304-2038 (Cell)
Email: thomasfamilymt@juno.com
Objective: To use my instructional abilities, management skills, and business experience to provide my students the
professional competencies, technical expertise, and life skills they will need for the future.
Summary of  Experienced teacher with exceptional business, marketing, instructional, and organizational skills.
Qualifications  Uses proven classroom management techniques and effective inter-personal communication abilities.
:  Certified teacher in 4 states; Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and North Carolina.
 High enthusiasm level and excellent aptitude with Microsoft and Adobe productivity software.
Work Aug 2008- Present Nome-Beltz High School Nome, AK
Experience: Business Education and Technology Teacher
Certified and Licensed Alaska Business Education Teacher
Develops and prepares detailed technological and accounting lesson plans for each assigned class.
Teaches numerous technology based programs to provide needed business skills for students.
Sets course objectives to ensure students acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills required.
Instructs Computer Applications, Advanced Computers, Graphics Arts and Accounting Courses.
Advises the Nome-Beltz High School (NBHS) Business Professionals of America (BPA) Chapter.
As NBHS Yearbook Advisor, provides guidance and assistance to the school yearbook committee.
Aug 2007- Jun 2008 Stevensville High School Stevensville, MT
Business Education Teacher
Certified and Licensed Montana Business Education Teacher (Folio #: 73615, Class: 2, Level: 8):
Developed, set up, and prepared detailed lesson plans for all assigned classes.
Used technology (i.e., Power Point, Overheads, etc.) to enhance learning environment for students.
Set course objectives to ensure students acquired the fundamental knowledge and skills taught.
Instructed Intro-To-Bus., Bus. Management, Accounting, Consumer Ed. & Computer Apps. Courses.
Coached a highly successful Stevensville Speech, Debate, and Drama Team in MHSA competition.
Advised a Business Professionals of America Chapter, which placed in regional and state meets.
Aug 2005 – Jun 2007 Valley Christian (High) School Missoula, MT
Business Education Teacher
Certified and Licensed Montana Business Education Teacher (Folio #: 73615, Class: 2, Level: 8):
Awarded full licensure in Business Education and Marketing in both Montana and North Carolina.
 Set up lesson plans and developed course materials for business education and marketing classes.
 Taught competencies in business ethics, accounting, management, marketing, and other related areas.
 Facilitated student discussions by applying classroom management techniques and methodology.
 Assisted students in the development of a successful high school business (Food4Feedback).
 Started and coached a Christian High School Speech and Debate Team for Valley Christian School.
Aug 2003 – Nov 2003 / Aug 2004 - Jun 2005 Helena School District # 1 Helena, MT
Certified Substitute Teacher
Qualified, Certified and Experienced Substitute Teacher for grades K-12:
 Passed stringent background check to become a provisionally certified teacher in Montana.
 Taught use of MS Word and Power Point software at middle & high school levels as substitute.
 Recognized by full-time faculty for effective interpersonal communication and teaching skills.
 Effectively conveyed and communicated subject matter to students as substitute teacher.
 Wrote detailed summary reports to keep regular faculty up-to-date on class & student progress.
 Established and used broad subject knowledge base to maintain versatility as substitute teacher.
Nov 2003 – Jul 2004 Disaster & Emergency Services (DES) Helena, MT
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Trainer (Temporary Position)
State of Montana WMD Exercise Trainer for 56 Counties and 7 Tribal Nations:
 Used business skills to develop and market a statewide bio-terrorism exercise training program.
 Teamed up with local DES coordinators to plan and facilitate 10 successful state exercises.
 Worked with other staff and outside agencies to provide DES training and support to customers.
 Used management and training skills to ensure proper control of Montana tabletop exercises.
 Assisted National Guard to develop a computer based exercise technology for civilian training.
 Monitored a $42,000 grant funded exercise budget for 35 counties and 4 Tribal Nations.
Jan 2002 – Jan 2003 Montana Facility Finance Authority Helena, MT
Associate Director
Responsible for daily management and marketing of agency programs and products:
 Functioned as liaison and agency trainer for statewide non-profit healthcare clients.
 Supervised the agency work assignments of 3 administrative staff and 5 bond trustees.
 Used interpersonal communications abilities and marketing skills to increase agency customer base.
 Used computer expertise and skills to draft detailed reports for Executive Director and Board.
 Compiled data for use in annual budget and prepared Financial Notes for scheduled audit.
 Managed and tracked over $500,000 in agency Direct Loan and MCAP grant program funds.
Apr 1999 – Nov 2001 Troy State University Malmstrom AFB / Great Falls, MT
Graduate Program Director
Managed the Troy State Graduate Program Site while completing a Master Degree in
Management:
 Rebuilt an unproductive graduate program into a highly successful university business unit.
 Boosted enrollments and revenues by 200% using effective counseling and marketing skills.
 Drafted and implemented a highly successful marketing plan for the local graduate program.
 Significantly improved student, faculty and staff relations using interpersonal communications skills.
 Recruited 125 new students through use of successful sales, recruiting and counseling abilities.
May 1998 – Apr 1999 Cattins Family Dining / Restaurant Great Falls, MT
Manager / Assistant Manager
Managed a family oriented, full-service, 24-hour restaurant.
 Improved restaurant revenues through use of effective interpersonal communication and sales skills.
 Served as assistant manager, trainer, personnel advisor and marketing representative for restaurant.
 Interviewed, hired, supervised, trained, motivated and evaluated 21 full-time employees.
Oct 1993 – May 1998 Best Products (closed due to bankruptcy) & WalMart Great Falls, MT
Retail Sales Associate
Worked in part-time retail sales while completing Bachelor Degree in Business Technology.
 Recognized as top WalMart department sales associate in 1996, with over $65,000 in retail sales.
 Awarded top retail associate at Best Products for 1995 because of outstanding sales.
 Assisted with the training and orientation of newly assigned department personnel.
 Sold insurance and securities products for Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance (MML) as licensed agent.
Feb 1977 – Oct 1993 US Air Force Malmstrom Air Force Base, MT
Program Manager, Senior Human Resource Counselor and Recruiter
Served as recruiter, senior human resource counselor and personnel manager for 14 years.
 Counseled 10,000 personnel on USAF career benefits, retaining over 8,500 (1980-1991):
 Supervised, monitored and evaluated the programs of 175 adjunct squadron career counselors.
 Planned and conducted 45 quarterly training workshops for assigned adjunct career counselors.
 Taught 1,500 students as adjunct instructor for the professional military leadership school.
 Spoke at over 250 military events as keynote speaker and senior career counselor.
 Recruited 97 new enlistees for the US Air Force from 1977-1980, exceeding established goals.
 Served in the capacity of personnel test administrator for Malmstrom AFB from 1991 to 1993.
Education: 2005–2006 North Carolina State University (NCSU) Raleigh-Durham, NC
Initial Teacher Licensure Program - Endorsed in Bus. Ed. & Marketing.
1999–2001 Troy State University Great Falls, MT / Troy, AL MS – Business Management

1993–1997 Montana State University Northern Great Falls / Havre, MT BS - Business Tech.

1983–1985 Community College of the Air Force Maxwell AFB, AL AS - Resource

Management

1981-1983 Community College of the Air Force Maxwell AFB, AL AS - Audiovisual Services
References: Will be provided upon request.