Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary

Virginia Union University

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Thought  Leader and SME in Recruitment/Diversity

Joppa, Maryland, United States

Did what others thought was impossible:  Lead, directed and executed the College recruitment strategy developing the best college minds to intern with Sodexo.  Responsible for all training programs with internal and external customers.  Increased numbers of internship committments across business segments through operational excellence.With over 14+ years of experience with Sodexo, I have had great success as a General Manager in the company’s Hospitals division as well as in several positions within their Talent Acquisition Group. I am a AIRS Certified Diversity Recruiter (CDR) and Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR).

Sodexo

Sr. Manager, Diversity Recruitment

Developed/taught course for Hospitality students in the School of Business
Introduction to Hospitality
Introduction for Front Office Operations
Food and Beverage Cost Control
Convention Management

Morgan State University

Adjunct Professor

Manage external relationships with Colleges and college related sources
Visit minority campus' to recruit students with the skill set to manage our businesses
Manage different minority projects that will shoe Sodexo in a fashion that will make students want to start careers with Sodexo

Manager, Diversity Recruitment

Recruited the BEST OF THE BEST!! I managed the recruitment operation for our Campus Dining Division in the South.  I recruited the best possible candidates as my goal was to build a high performing team.  We Did it in both Campus Dining as well as Hospitals.

Dr. Derren A. Thompson, Sr. (He/His/Him