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Portrait of Thomas DeSchane

Honor Society® member

Thomas DeSchane

Chief Enlisted Manager at U.S. Air Force (Kentucky Air National Guard)

  • University of Louisville
  • B.S. in Organizational Leadership and Learning -Leadership and Organizational Development Concentration
  • Class of 2015
  • Crestwood, KY

Member since July 2013

About

More than 14 years of comprehensive experience in directing projects, programs, and operations through strategic planning and effective management of staff and budgets throughout my Air Force career. Utilizes solid project management abilities to direct multiple priorities, and develop innovative strategies to meet and exceed performance objectives. Collaborative team leader and builder, adept in implementing best practices and motivating staff to peak performance; proven ability to successfully establish organizational goals and monitor progress through completion. Frequently hand-picked for leadership roles. Hold a current TS/SCI security clearance.

Specialties: Strategic Planning & Leadership • Policy Development • Process Improvement • Budgeting •
Change Management • Client Relations • Negotiations • Workforce Planning • Situational Leadership • Performance Management • Training & Development • Organizational Design • Coaching & Talent Management

Education

  • University of Louisville

    B.S. in Organizational Leadership and Learning

    2012 – 2015

Goals and interests

Career goal

Beginning in mid 2015, I will begin my transition from a successful 27 year career in the military into something new. My intent is to take the path of leadership and organizational development into the civilian workplace.

Graduate school interests

Grad school is in my horizons.

Outside the classroom

Marathon Running, Fishing, Downhill Skiing, Raising funds for Special Operations Warrior Foundation

Experience

  • Chief Enlisted Manager

    U.S. Air Force (Kentucky Air National Guard)

    Oct 1987 – May 2015

Volunteering

  • Member

    Rotary International

    Oct 2013 – Jan 2015

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