Phil Thompson Resume

6844 29 STREET CIRCLE N – OAKDALE – MN 55128 | 952.270.1039 | [email protected] TH

Seeking

Opportunity to make a multi-faceted impact by uncovering unleashing which delivers improvement, and applying upgrades potential and added strength to the organization.

Summary

Change Architect with a passion for mission-focused, values-driven organizational alignment. Visional, persevering leader. Attracted to challenging opportunities for start-up or reengineering for maximum potential.

Education M.A. Organizational Leadership, Bethel University, 2008 (3.95 GPA ) Thesis Topic: Transformational Church Leadership – Read more than 100 books on change management. B.A. Speech / Communication, Bethel College and Seminary

Journey SIMA International Minnetonka, MN 2006 to Present Senior Search Consultant in a privately held executive search and organizational effectiveness consultancy practice recognized for state-of-the-art assessment, coaching and talent management. The group includes 27 member practices working with clients in 11 markets producing annual revenue of $3.5 million dollars. Developed transition strategies and succession solutions for three large organizations preparing for the transition of C level legacy-leaders (25 or more years of service). These consultancies included onsite 360 interviews, town hall meetings, and stakeholder interviews followed by the distillation discovery into CriticalofPosition Requirements that provided a road map for the search. Partnered with seven organizations as a trusted advisor through all phases of organizational needs assessment, search, candidate assessment, selection and contract negations’, exceeding client expectations (can provide letters of recommendation). Certified in SIMA (System for Identifying Motivated Abilities) Assessment – a complex behavioral based assessment tool that provides deep insight into an individual’s natural motivational drivers and operating style. Ushered 16 candidate finalists through the complete SIMA Assessment process. Why transition? Desire a position that provides for a broader expression of strengths and passions. SonLight Community Church Angola, IN 2002-2006 Senior Pastor of a large outward-focused evangelical church with an average of over 1000 and annual giving exceeding one million dollars. Led the organization through the development of a 30-year master plan for the 40-acre site. Led a successful million-dollar capital campaign to expand facilities. During leadership tenure the church grew from 600 to over 1200 attending per weekend. Developed creative theme-based services that were broadcast into more than 70,000 homes a Membership doubled and total giving increased 30% (not including the capital funds drive). week. Why transition? Family desired to return to Minnesota. Faith Covenant Church Burnsville, MN 2000-2002 Consultant charged with revamping a fledgling youth ministry and assisting with the revisioningThis of the entire church. was a two-year consultancy served while completing graduate school courses. Served on a taskforce charged with establishing new vision, mission and values for the Recruited / trained volunteers, hired new staff and laid the infrastructure for a thriving church. youth ministry. Ministry grew from just a few dozen to over 200 students. Mentored the two youth pastors and helped them develop values-driven goals for their