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Rochelle Thompson, CCP, CSP

Rochelle Thompson, CCP, CSP

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder, Technology CEO, CIO, Life-long Educator, adding value in every sector

  • Education

    • Computer Learning Center

      1979 - 1980
      Operations Management and Computer Programming

      Hands-on operations management of card-driven systems with coding and practical applications of machine and high-level programming languages.

    • George Mason University

      2011 - 2016
      M.ED Candidate & Leadership Cohort

      Education Leadership, Case studies involving Characteristics of Students with Disabilities Who Access the General Curriculum, Annual Conference

    • University of Virginia

      2010 - 2011
      Graduate studies, Special Education

      Case studies involving The Exceptional Learner and Behavior Management, Annual Conference.GRE review courses: English and Mathematics

    • Northern Virginia Community College

      1977 - 1978
      Computer Programming, Specific Applications

    • American University

      1977 - 1987
      Graduate Certificate Technology of Management Management Information Systems and Computer Science

      Activities and Societies: Executive Council ACM, DPMA (AITP), AFCEA, ICCP, IEEE Computer Society, Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, NEA

    • University of Pittsburgh

      1971 - 1972
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) magna cum laude Secondary Education and Communications GPA 3.56

      Activities and Societies: Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority service projects, theatre/dance troupe, Lifetime Member Pitt Alumni Association

    • Howard University

      1962 - 1968
      School of Education

      Activities and Societies: Financed studies 100% through work while attending school.

    • The George Washington University

      1976 - 1977
      Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

      Activities and Societies: Graduate studies - Mathematics for Management- Managerial Statistics

  • Experience

    • U.S. Department of State

      Oct 1962 - May 1969
      Foreign Service Staff

      Skills: State Department Peace Corps (PC) first manual card locator file system for PC Volunteers leading to development of Automated 10,000 Volunteer locator system - PC recruiter during high growth period - Worldwide PC Embassy Liaison - Volunteer Newsletter - Volunteer Research

    • U.S. Army

      May 1969 - Jun 1975
      Officer's Wife

      CONUS & Hawaii - Military Intelligence, US Army Security, flight school, electronic warfare

    • MITRE

      Oct 1972 - Jan 1979
      IT Technical Staff

      Skills: Independent adviser, systems-thinking to provide mission-driven solutions to enhance national security and way of life - Division Administrator (Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence (C3I)) -Technical Recruiter during high growth period

    • High Technology Initiatives etc

      Jan 1979 - Sept 1989
      Project Management Consultant

      Skills: Large scale systems engineering and integration in government, private industry and academia

    • Georgetown University,TESST College of Technology, Howard U., Northern Virginia Community College

      Sept 1983 - Jul 2003
      Professor

    • ALLIEDSIGNAL AEROSPACE SERVICE CORPORATION/ Bendix

      Sept 1989 - Jun 1992
      Management Systems Advisor/Program Manager

      Skills: NASA Program Management (LASCO Consortium involving England, Germany, Belgium, France & Lockheed-Martin) - Health Care Finance Authority (HCFA) Computer Facility Management

    • High Technology Initiatives Assoc. Inc. & ARIES Properties, LLC

      Jun 1992 - Sept 2010
      Founder and Chief Executive Officer

      Skills: IT Program Management & Systems Engineering Consultant, Real Estate Investment, Financial Planning - College Funding

    • Martin Marietta/ Lockheed Martin

      Jun 1993 - Oct 1995
      Principal Engineer/Program Manager

      Skills: Direct management of intelligence systems

    • TRW /Northrop Grumman

      Jan 1995 - Jan 1998
      Information Engineering Manager/Program Manager

      Skills: Member of winning proposal team for multi-million dollar joint military travel reservation system - Y2K technical support to FAA Hughes Aircraft Center

    • Government of the District of Columbia, Office of the Chief Financial Officer

      Oct 1998 - Sept 2001
      Chief Information Officer

      Senior Executive Service (SES).Directed the DC CFO Y2K conversion for financial systems

    • Fairfax County Public Schools

      Mar 2008 - Sept 2016
      Mathematics & English Educator

      Giving back by helping to educate the future generation

    • Fairfax County Government

      Mar 2018 - Jul 2021
      Department of Housing and Community Development

      Serving the community by supporting senior housing needs

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Life, Health, Annuities, Financial & Estate Planning, College Funding

      DC/MD/VA

    • Real Estate Consultant

      Metro DC/MD/VA

    • SEA-STARS individualized education program (IEP) system

      Jan 2016

    • Certified Computing Professional (CCP), Certified Systems Professional (CSP)

      Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals
      May 1985

    • Collegiate Professional License

      State of Virginia
      Jun 2010

    • Provisional (Special Education) License

      Jun 2016

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rochelle Thompson, CCP, CSP
      Proud grandparent of student Howard University - Aug 2023 School of Business
    • Awarded to Rochelle Thompson, CCP, CSP
      Gallaudet College Conference Speaker: The Internet - June 1, 1998
    • Awarded to Rochelle Thompson, CCP, CSP
      Proud parent of graduate Howard University Howard University, Computer Engineering Jun 1992 School of Engineering & Architecture
    • Awarded to Rochelle Thompson, CCP, CSP
      Proud parent of graduate from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology (TJHSST) - Jun 1988
    • Awarded to Rochelle Thompson, CCP, CSP
      Symposium Presenter: Intelligence Systems - June 1, 1985
    • Awarded to Rochelle Thompson, CCP, CSP
      ACM Executive Council Awards - June 1, 1985
    • Awarded to Rochelle Thompson, CCP, CSP
      EDS and Sterling Systems Performance Awards - September 1, 1982
    • Awarded to Rochelle Thompson, CCP, CSP
      MITRE Service Award - October 1, 1977
    • Awarded to Rochelle Thompson, CCP, CSP
      Army Officers' Wives pilot survivor and flight simulation training - 1970
    • Awarded to Rochelle Thompson, CCP, CSP
      Peace Corps Service Award - October 1, 1967
    • Awarded to Rochelle Thompson, CCP, CSP
      Full tuition scholarships Spelman College and Morris Brown College -

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Life Skills Ministry (Financial Planning) (College Funding)

      Issued by Alfred Street Baptist Church
      Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAssociated with Rochelle Thompson, CCP, CSP

    • Motivator

      Issued by Health and Fitness
      Health and FitnessAssociated with Rochelle Thompson, CCP, CSP

    • Fundraiser

      Issued by Junior Olympics Track and Field
      Junior Olympics Track and FieldAssociated with Rochelle Thompson, CCP, CSP

    • Team Support

      Issued by Varsity/ Junior Basketball and Football
      Varsity/ Junior Basketball and FootballAssociated with Rochelle Thompson, CCP, CSP

    • Judge, Science Fair

      Issued by Fairfax County Public Schools
      Fairfax County Public SchoolsAssociated with Rochelle Thompson, CCP, CSP

    • Leader, Troop 250

      Issued by Girl Scouts of the USA
      Girl Scouts of the USAAssociated with Rochelle Thompson, CCP, CSP

    • Worship and Music Arts - choir soloist

      Issued by Alfred Street Baptist Church
      Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAssociated with Rochelle Thompson, CCP, CSP

    • Advocate

      Issued by various on Jan 2000
      variousAssociated with Rochelle Thompson, CCP, CSP