Chad Thompson
About Chad Thompson
Chad Thompson is a Talent Experience professional at BenchSci in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, where he has worked since 2022. He specializes in creating onboarding programs that align with organizational culture and has extensive experience in employee engagement and program management.
Work at BenchSci
Chad Thompson has been working at BenchSci as a Talent Experience professional since 2022. In this role, he focuses on creating mission and values-based programs that enhance employee engagement and align with the organizational culture. His responsibilities include designing onboarding programs tailored to the company's values and managing employee experiences. He has also developed remote workforce engagement strategies to support the evolving needs of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Chad Thompson studied at the University of Central Florida, where he earned an Associate of Arts in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management from 1996 to 1998. He furthered his education at St. Francis Xavier University, completing a program in Adult Education from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he studied Residential Real Estate at the Real Estate Council of Alberta, achieving a Real Estate Associate Program certification in 2017. His educational background supports his expertise in designing and managing employee experiences.
Background
Chad Thompson has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in talent management and employee engagement. Prior to his current role at BenchSci, he worked at WestJet for 14 years as a Program Manager focusing on Orientation and Onboarding. He also held positions at Samsung Electronics, Disney Cruise Line, and Walt Disney World, where he developed skills in program management and customer engagement. His experience spans multiple industries, including travel, technology, and entertainment.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining BenchSci, Chad Thompson held various roles that contributed to his expertise in talent experience. He worked as a Senior Associate in Leadership Consulting at Boyden for five months in 2021. His earlier positions include serving as a Senior Program Director at Children's Technology Workshop from 2005 to 2007 and as a Sales and Marketing Specialist at Samsung Electronics for one year. His work at Disney Cruise Line as a Children's Programming Manager and as a Super Greeter at Walt Disney World further enriched his experience in program development and customer service.