Human Resources Management
Resume:
James E. Thompson
Woodbridge, VA 22191
*****.************@*****.***
Secret Clearance (2004)
OBJECTIVE: Seeking an executive position, leading operations, logistics and project management. Solid strategic
planner with a vision for the future: exceptional problem solver and strong, persuasive leader
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Offer a notable Twenty years of U.S. Army military leadership, management, and strategic operational experience
leading high-growth and transitioning organizations by developing a proven record of building successful working
relationships with senior executive staffs, which facilitated accomplishment of established goals and objectives.
Candid and credible advisor experienced in leading change, streamlining, and strengthening existing operations
while strategically planning and directing complex deadline driven operations. Recognized as an esteemed leader
with a distinguished ability to make high-stake decisions and overcome complex challenges to meet short and long-
term goals…Key Strengths
Superior Customer Service/Relationship Management Skills Leadership Strategic Thinker
Process Improvement Strategic Human Resources Management Policy Development
Executive Communications Skills Team Recruitment & Leadership Change Management
Administrative Systems and Controls Analytics & Process-Driven Value Creation
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Command Chief Warrant Officer, Office of the Chief Army Reserve, Fort Belvoir, VA 2007 – Present
• Collaborate with Army officials, Congressional members and Army National Guard Counterparts in
support of Warrant Officer centric strategic initiatives that created synergy between both Reserve
Components
• Worked closely with Army Reserve Careers Division, USAR Human Capitol Enterprise Lead and Army
Human Resources Command to develop and implement the first ever Troop Program Unit warrant officer
management program which improve readiness by 30% over the course of the first year of implementation
• Improved Human Resources Management policies that directly resulted in superior officer career
management and overall enhanced personnel readiness metrics
• Initiated policies and procedures to establish career goals and objectives for warrant officer force in excess
of 3,100 men and women
• Worked closely with Army Human Resources Command, USAR Human Capitol Enterprise Lead to
develop career paths specific to warrant officer career development goals
• Created personnel mentorship program to assist newly assigned warrant officers in meeting educational and
career gates in mandated time frames
• Established professional working relationships across Army Reserve Senior Staff to ensure policies and
programs designed for warrant officers were fully staffed and supported
• Created and led teams and staff sections to ensure policies were established and managed to support
warrant officers across the Army Reserve
• Partnered with various agencies and Army officials to bring public awareness of US Army Reserve
programs
• Developed memorandums for publicity items regarding current position and issues directly affecting Army
Reserve warrant officer
• Researched and compiled information to prepare and develop impact statements to include complex
problem resolution affecting warrant officer personnel policy issues
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Senior Maintenance Officer, 70th Regional Readiness Command, Seattle, WA 03/2006 – 09/2007
• Established automated tracking system for modifications added to organizational equipment which reduced
processing and downtime by 20%
• Developed a six (6) person Maintenance Management Office
• Collaborated with outside executive level agencies to ensure goals and objective of the organization were
fulfilled
• Operated closely with customer units to establish communications links, build productive relationships and
accomplish goals established by the Regional Commander
Transportation Battalion Maintenance Officer, 457th Transportation Battalion, Balad, Iraq 10/2004 –
10/2005
• Created and managed the most successful maintenance and safety program in Iraqi Theater of Operations
• Maintained 95% equipment readiness rating, for the duration for the duration of the deployment which
directly enhance survivability rate on the battlefield
• Awarded the Army Commendation Medal for successful Safety Program
• Partnered closely with contractors, Army units in theater, and executive level operational organizations in
the United States to successfully maintain the most successful combat ready fleet in the Army
• Reduced recordable accident rate by 50% through the use of extensive safety training and innovative
process improvement systems establishment of automated system to track safety trends within the
organization
• Established the largest, most successful vehicle armor installation management program in Iraq
• Supervised the maintenance management programs for 12 transportation companies in Iraq
Assistant Senior Logistics Officer, 644th Regional Support Group, Minneapolis, MN 1998 –2004
• Organized, trained and supervised the operations section of the logistics staff, improved operational
processes by 25%
• Oversaw the fiscal management of the Government Purchase Card budget in excess of $85,000 annually
• Provided logistical support to include supply, transportation, maintenance and food service management for
25 geographically dispersed units
• Analyzed logistical trends in supply and maintenance and recommended improvements to Director of
Logistics and group commander
• Created and implemented an automated tracking system to improve transfer tracking which resulted in 10%
decrease in processing time
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
MBA, University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD (June 2012)
International Business Studies Program – University of Antwerp (March 2012)
B.S. Business Administration, Mount Senario College, Ladysmith, WI
Army Logistics University, Ft. Lee, VA
Associate Logistics Executive Development Course
Warrant Officer Career College, Ft. Rucker, AL
Warrant Officer Senior Staff Course
Warrant Officer Staff Course
USDA Graduate School, San Francisco, CA
Contract Officer Representative Course
Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD
US Army Ordnance Instructor Certification Course
Extensive Public Relations and Media Training
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