Dena Thompson

Dena Thompson has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Dena'smost recent position is as the Director of Learning and Development at ProTrans, a role they have held since November 2022. Prior to that, they were the Learning and Development Manager at ProTrans from July 2021 to November 2022.

Before joining ProTrans, Dena worked at HighPoint Global from 2017 to 2021. During their tenure, they held various roles including Operations Manager (Training and Content Manager) from February 2020 to June 2021, Training Manager from August 2018 to February 2020, and Instructional Designer from January 2017 to August 2018.

Dena also has experience in the non-profit sector, having worked as the Assistant Director of Risk Management at Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity, Inc. from 2015 to 2017.

In addition, they worked at Alpha Gamma Delta as an Education Specialist from June 2014 to January 2015.

Before their roles in the training and non-profit sector, Dena gained experience in higher education. Dena served as a Graduate Hearing Officer at IUPUI from August 2013 to May 2014 and as an Academic Advisor from August 2012 to August 2013.

Dena'searly career experience includes working as a Recruiter at Aerotek from April 2011 to July 2012.

Overall, Dena Thompson's work experience showcases their expertise in learning and development, operations management, instructional design, risk management, and higher education.

Dena Thompson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Purdue University. Dena also obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Education from Indiana University Bloomington. In addition to their formal education, Dena has obtained certifications in Creating Leadership Development Programs from the Association for Talent Development (ATD) in March 2022 and Creative Instructional Design from RWL Tech, LLC in August 2014.