Pemberton Township High School Alumni
Pemberton, New Jersey (NJ)
Joseph Thompson
Pemberton Township High School
Class of 1970
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| First Name | Joseph |
| Last Name | Thompson |
| Graduation Year | Class of 1970 |
| Gender | Male |
| Current Location | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Hometown | Colorado Springs |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| About Me | JOSEPH H. THOMPSON 15480 Pompeii Square Email: thompson_joseph@hotmail.com Colorado Springs, Colorado 15480 Family Background I was born in Gastonia North Carolina on 5 June 1951, but raised in various locations in the United States, and Japan. I am the oldest of five children (two brothers and two sisters). My parents were married for 58 years. My father died in 2008 he was 79 years old. My mother is 84 years old, she was a Stay-at-Home Mom, and she lives in the home she and my father bought in New Jersey in 1962. My father was a career Army Communications Senior Non-Commissioned Officer for 24 years. I served in the Army as an Infantry Officer for four years and have traveled in Japan, Korea, Germany, France, Canada, Mexico, Italy, Bosnia Laos, Burma, and Kuwait. Married to Katrina Hightower, two sons, and one granddaughter Work Experience Senior Management Analyst, DCS-G8/Training & Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Fort Eustis, VA (Nov 06 – June 17) Supervisor: Gary Hammond - 757-501-6611; Contact: Yes. Conducted Acquisition Management Over-site reviews of 187 TRADOC service contracts to ensure compliance with Contract Man-year Equivalents and budget requirements. Reviewed 79 and Validated 72 Programs of Instruction (POI) to ensure correct instructor contact hours, academic hours, and training weeks in the Training Development Capability (TDC) database for training and doctrine courses. Represented the Chief of Staff for Resource Management during command sponsored POI reviews at TRADOC Schools and Centers of Excellence across the United States. Served as a management analyst and team member for the TRADOC HQ Course Resource Model/Instructor study, which was initiated and driven by the Army Learning Model (ALC) 2015. Reviewed pertinent data to determine the manpower structure for 36 work centers. Participated in strategic planning: Reviewed and validated the work centers’ Description of Work (DOW) and Baseline Submission Package (BSP) for 36 TRADOC COEs and/or Schools. Attended instructor and supervisory instructor workshops at each COE and/or Schools to assist the team lead in identifying outliers and validating instructor trends. Management Analyst, Department of the Army Inspector General (IG), Washington, D.C. (Jun 03 – Nov 06) Reviewed and analyzed Tables of Distribution and Allowance (TDAs), Modified Tables Of Equipment (MTOEs), The Army Authorization Documentation System (TAADs) and other related documents received from the Department of the Army (DA) Staff, Major Army Commands (MACOMs) and external sources to define issues that could potentially impact readiness, management, and the support of Office of the Inspector General (OTIG) missions and assignments. Analyzed and monitored changes to Army Force Structure, particularly TDAs, and MTOEs to support and defend studies covering an extensive range of organizations performing a variety of work. Managed several separate actions, such as Organizational Transformation, Force Management Analysis, and the Total Army Analysis process. Analyzed the interrelationships between TDA and MTOE forces and the implications of programming and budgeting decisions on TDA structure. Wrote and published revisions of essential policy and doctrine to reflect emerging Army Force Structure initiatives, which included identification of standard IG structure, manpower, and equipment required to support Modularity Transformation. Coordinated with U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) to realign Military IG spaces in Mission Support Element TDAs to Division MTOEs. Prepared Force Design Update Packet (FDU) to increase the number of IG personnel in the Corps and the Divisions by two. Management Analyst, G-8/Headquarters (HQ) Army Material Command, Alexandria, VA (Nov 01 – Jun 03) Managed military and civilian force structure for five Separate Reporting Activities (SRAs). Determined force structure requirements and applied staffing standards. Developed force structure program and budgets at established Department of the Army (DA) Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System level of detail for assigned SRAs for inclusion in the Program Objective Memorandum (POM), the Command Operating Budget, the Command Plan (CP) and TAADS. Reviewed, analyzed, and made recommendations regarding Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or grade changes, military or civilian conversions, command request for major organizational changes, and new or changing mission requirements. Management Analyst, Manpower Division/HQDA, Office of the Surgeon General, Falls Church, VA (Mar 99 – Nov 01) Conducted analysis and developed medical force structure allocations for Army major commands, Joint Defense agencies, Secretary of the Army Elements, and Army Field Operating Agencies. As part of the Total Army Analysis for Fiscal Year, 07 (TAA-07) prepared and briefed the Deputy Chief of Staff Operations on the Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) Risk and Cost of transferring non-medical military authorizations from the TDA Army to the Table of Organization and Equipment (TOE) Army. During TAA-07, conducted analysis and prepared the MEDCOM Reconciliation of medical A76 and DRID20 candidates. During the Installation Functional Area Assessment represented the MEDCOM position regarding the transfer of military Base Operations authorizations from the TDA to the TOE. During the Installation Documentation Working Group, presented the MEDCOM position on Standardization of Installation and Garrison TDAs. Processed actions to change, add or delete force structure allocations within Army major commands, Joint and Defense agencies, Secretary of the Army (SECARMY), an Army field operating agencies. Coordinated and assisted in the management of the November 2001 Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Command Grade Allocation Conference. Resource Management Officer, HQ V Corps, Deputy Chief of Staff for Resource Management, Heidelberg, Germany (Nov 96 – Mar 99) Deployed to Croatia in support of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Peacekeeping Mission in Bosnia. Served as Resource Management Officer for a Reception Staging and Onward (RSO) movement base located at Slavonski Brod, Croatia. Formulated, managed, and executed a $3.95 million RSO budget. This budget supported 885 permanent party U.S. soldiers and an average of 1500 NATO personnel, which were processed through the RSO daily. Managed U.S. Army Leased Property totaling $1.2 million, located throughout the Croatian Republic. Coordinated with the Joint Contracting Center, Croatia to track and manage 200 RSO procurement actions. Management Analyst, Resource Management Office/130th Engineer Brigade, Hanau, Germany (Aug 96 – Nov 96) Conducted force structure surveys. Assisted in the FY96 Budget Closeout. Gathered data and assisted in the formulation of the Brigade's FY97 Budget Submission. Served as acting Resource Management Officer (RMO) for thirty days. Managed Information System and Coordinated Civilian Personnel Actions for sixty-three U.S. Civilians and 133 Local National Civilians. Prepared Schedules X and V Corps Transfer Requests to manage changes in force structure requirements within the brigade. Assessed monthly force structure usage and labor costs for 600 military and 196 civilian personnel. Management Analyst, Special Plans & Operations Division/HQ, 3rd Corps Support Command, Wiesbaden, Germany (Oct 93 – Aug 96) Developed and implemented policies on force modernization, force structure, and equipment allocation. Managed MTOEs for forty battalion-size units located throughout Central and Southern Germany. Conducted unit conversions, inactivations, and activations as part of the restructuring of U.S. Forces in Europe after the fall of the Soviet Union. Management Analyst, U.S. Army Logistics Support Activity, Roedelheim, Germany (Mar 89 – Oct 93) Conducted studies of a unit mission, organization, functions, work processes, methods, and procedures and other related criteria necessary to clarify, alter, and improve current practices, techniques, and methods utilized within the various segments of the maintenance division. Conducted analysis of Production Trends and Personnel Utilization. Prepared analysis of Special Production Programs to ensure funds expenditures did not exceed the amount allocated for the programs. Prepared analysis of annual production costs and developed budget projections for the next fiscal year. Conducted periodic inspections of shop operations, interviewed supervisors and mechanics, and reviewed records and reports to ensure division complied with the Department of the Army Maintenance Regulations. Conducted monthly safety and fire inspections of maintenance shop operations to ensure compliance with the United States Army, Europe (USAREUR) Regulations. Wrote safety and fire reports outlining the results of inspections and corrective action taken. Served as point of contact for all matters related to information systems management within the maintenance division. Designed computer database file configurations, designed Maintenance Division’s computer network and identified hardware required to implement the network. Briefed the Installation Commander regarding the implementation of special projects and results of Production Operation Analysis. Career Resource Specialist, Family Service Center/Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay, GA (Jan 86 – Jan 89) Developed operation procedures and efficient methods to accomplish placement objectives. Analyzed data, interpreted findings, and persuaded program managers to adapt proposal for substantially changing the operation of the Spouse Employment Assistance Program Navy-wide. Developed requirements and designed forms, report formats, and computer programs for resource and project management. Streamlined records management by substantially reducing the number of forms, reports, and files required and developed modified methods and procedures needed to operate the revised system. Provided input and evaluated computer-based information management and office automation systems. Utilized knowledge of COBOL, FORTRAN, and RPG II programming languages and Lotus 123, dBase II/III/IV, WordPerfect, and Leading Edge word processing software packages to develop a computer-based information management system for the Employment Assistance Program. Developed standard procedures for several organizations with the same function. Documented findings and prepared recommendations for program implementation. Trained and provided advice to Family Service Centers at Naval Installations in Memphis (Tennessee), Pensacola (Florida), Charleston (South Carolina), Bangor (Washington), Groton (Connecticut), and Naples, Italy during the implementation of their Employment Assistance Programs. Conducted operational effectiveness reviews to ensure the program was applied as designed. Developed and periodically updated operations manuals following administrative policy. Served as Consultant to the Program Director Naval Military Personnel Command for Family Life Programs on matters related to Job Placement and Computer-Based Information Management. Job Placement Counselor, Georgia Department of Labor, Atlanta, GA (Dec 84 – Dec 85) Managed the outplacement program for military personnel. Counseled military personnel before separation or retirement ineffective methods of organizing and conducting job searches, resume writing, and job interviewing techniques. Met with employers to discuss their manpower needs. Evaluated clients' work experience and educational background to find qualified personnel to meet employers’ manpower needs. Analyzed current and projected future labor market trends to determine occupations with the best potential for future growth. Managed an operating budget of $3500.00. Conducted quarterly briefings for the Commander of Fort McPherson. Counseled 470 personnel over twelve months and placed forty-one percent in productive jobs. Job Placement Counselor, DeVry Institute of Technology, Chamblee, GA (Jan 83 – Nov 84) Met with personnel managers of electronic and computer firms to discuss their manpower needs. During a twenty-three month period, assisted 1200 students in finding employment. Analyzed, developed, prepared, and conducted seminars for new students. Interviewed students to evaluate their academic training and determined their job interests before referral to local employers. Briefed the Deans of Admissions and Student Affairs every quarter on the status of the job placement program. Quality Control Supervisor, Container Corporation of America, Stone Mountain, GA (Aug 79 – Aug 82) Planned, coordinated, and directed a twelve-person Quality Control Program which monitored a three-shift manufacturing operation. Analyzed statistical data regarding paperboard characteristics, identified trends and took corrective action. Worked with customers to develop specifications for new product lines. Investigated customer complaints and issued credit, if necessary. Initiated salvage program, resulting in a reduction of production waste from 7.4 percent to 3.5 percent over fifteen months, saving the company $435 thousand. Infantry Unit Commander (First Lieutenant), A Company, 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Berlin Brigade, German Democratic Republic. (07/75 – 08/79) Managed routine operations associated with directing, coordinating, supervising, and training an Infantry Company. Conducted tactical security operations within the allied sector of West Berlin. EDUCATION College: Rutgers University (09/05/1970-01/15/1975) New Brunswick, New Jersey Degree: B.A. Major: Sociology: Minor: History: GPA: 3.0 Semester Hours: 120 High School: Pemberton Township High School, Pemberton, N.J. (09/02/1966-06/10/1970) Diploma Professional Development Training: On-site FA-50 Force Management Qualification Course, Ft. Belvoir, Va. 2006 Advanced Force Management Course, Ft. Belvoir, Va. 2006 Army Force Management School Ft. Belvoir, Va. 2006 Leader Education and Development Course Ft. Belvoir, Va 2003 Army Inspector General School Ft. Belvoir, Va. 2003 Fiscal Law, Judge Advocate General School, Ft. Belvoir, Va. 2002 Army Comptroller Course, Syracuse Univ. Syracuse, N.Y. 2000 Force Structure, Army Management Staff College Ft. Belvoir, Va. 1999 Sustaining base Leadership Army Management Staff College Ft. Belvoir, Va. 1998 Professional Development Training: Correspondence Supervisor Development Course / Manager Development Course 2002 Army Fiscal Code / Comptrollership in the Army 2000 Planning, Programming, Budgeting/Execution System 2000 Simple Linear Regression Correlation Analysis 2000 Comparative and Descriptive Measures / Basic Statistics 2000 Operations Research 2000 Management Survey 2000 Army Stock Fund Accounting, Parts I/II 2000 Manpower Management 2000 Accounting for Resource Managers, Parts I/II 2000 Activity and Major Activity Budgeting 2000 The Federal Budget Process 2000 Program and Budget Advisory Committee 2000 Comptrollership in Tactical Units 2000 Budget Adjustments/Review and Analysis 2000 AWARDS Superior Civilian Service Medal 2006 Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal 2006 Army Staff Medal 2000 Army Civilian Achievement Medal, Yugoslavia 1998 NATO Service Medal Balkan Peace Keeping Operation 1998 Army Occupation Medal, Berlin Germany 1975 National Defense Service Medal 1975 Security Clearanc...(read more) |
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Mega Class Reunion II Classes 1970-1979
Invited Classes: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
Date: Sep 25, 2015
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