THOMAS J. AREY
PO Box 236
Beverly, NJ 08010
(609) 877-0706
E-Mail tjarey@tjarey.com
CURRENT OBJECTIVE
06/10 - Present FREELANCE
WRITER
With 30 + years of writing part time
for commercial publications. I am now devoting myself full time to freelance
writing projects covering a wide range of subjects. While concentrating on technical
and business writing projects, my practice now extends into areas beyond my
previous professional experience.
PUBLICATION
HISTORY
"Radio Monitoring, a How to Guide" 337 Pages Published 1997 by Index
Publishing Group, San Diego California, ISBN 1-56866-101-0
I served as Contributing Editor and Monthly Columnist for Monitoring Times Magazine, Brasstown, NC from 1988 through 2010.
I am currently serving as a Contributing Editor for The CIDX Messenger, The Journal of the Canadian International DX Association.
I have published articles in Make Magazine, The Journal of the North American Shortwave Association, QRP Quarterly, American Scannergram, National Communications, et al.
I have conducted workshops related to my published material and workshops on the Freelance Writing process.
Clippings available on request.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
08/05 - Retired from
State Service 6/10 ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 4
NJ Administrative Office of the Courts, Trenton, NJ 08625
I was responsible for field technical support of all aspects of courtroom record
maintenance including all hardware and software deployed for audio and video
court recording. This work includes troubleshooting and repair, as well as liaison
with local court and administrative staff. I am responsible for local court
staff training in all aspects of court record maintenance. I am also responsible
for transcript review and recovery.
08/00 to 08/05 ADMINISTRATIVE
SUPERVISOR 3
NJ Administrative Office of the Courts, Trenton, NJ 08625
I was responsible for administering and supervising the design, and daily operation
of the NJ Judiciary Intranet. I also served as design and development staff
to the NJ State Judiciary Internet site http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/
. I was responsible for practical training of Judiciary staff in Internet/Intranet
applications.
03/98 to 08/00 ADMINISTRATIVE
SPECIALIST 3
NJ Administrative Office of the Courts, Trenton, NJ 08625
I was responsible for the design and development of automated forms applications
for use by Judiciary Criminal Practice staff. This series of electronic forms
became the primary tools used for Pre-Sentence Investigations statewide, improving
efficiency, uniformity and accuracy. I also provided training and wrote the
manuals and support documentation for each electronic form application.
10/89 to 03/98 PROGRAM
COORDINATOR
Ancora State Hospital, Hammonton, NJ 08037
I was responsible for administering and supervising the coordination, planning
and implementation of specific care, custody and rehabilitation services for
ward patients. I promoted the concepts of level of functioning, unified services,
normalization and advocacy. In the role of Team Leader, I assured the functioning
of the Treatment Team. I was responsible for quality assurance of treatment
documentation. I provided administrative coverage in the absence of the building
Section Chief. I served on the Clinical Policy Committee and promoted the use
of computerization of ward and administrative documentation.
11/85 to 9/86 and
11/87 to 10/89 SOCIAL WORKER II
Ancora State Hospital, Hammonton, NJ 08037
I performed routine case management, counseling and referral tasks for a ward
population. This work included regular contact and liaison with many local,
state and federal agencies. The quality of my work in this position led to my
promotion to Program Coordinator in 1989.
9/86 to 10/87 FAMILY
SERVICE SPECIALIST II
Division of Youth and Family Services, Salem District Office, Salem, NJ 08079
I was responsible for regular case management of a high risk, adolescent, child-protective
services caseload.
7/85 to 11/85 INVESTIGATOR
III
State of New Jersey Division of Taxation, Trenton, NJ 08601
I performed routine field investigations as they related to the collection of
delinquent taxes and enforcement of tax statutes administered by the division.
I was also responsible for ongoing taxpayer information and education.
6/83 to 7/85 PROBATION
OFFICER
Adult Division, Burlington County Office of Probation, Mount Holly, NJ 08060
I was responsible for case management within the framework of the judicial setting
of both Superior and Municipal Courts. I performed legal, social and personal
services consisting of intake, investigation, counseling and case supervision
for the purpose of aiding the court in arriving at the best disposition for
each offender. I was responsible for protecting society by preventing crime
and delinquency through helping offenders to readjust in the community.
11/82 to 6/83 COUNSELOR-CASEWORKER
Burlington County Jail, Mount Holly, NJ 08060
I was responsible for interviewing, evaluating and providing counseling to the
jail population to assist them in their rehabilitation and readjustment process.
9/77 to 11/82 PASTORAL
SERVICE
Southern New Jersey Conference of the United Methodist Church, Cherry Hill,
NJ 08002
I was responsible for all aspects of local church pastoral activities including,
counseling, worship, business operations and budget development. (I am currently
affiliated with the United Churches of Christ.)
ADDITIONAL PART-TIME EXPERIENCE
03/85 to 05/04
PASTORAL MINISTER
Holy Trinity United Church of Christ, Willingboro, NJ 08046
I am responsible for the administration of the full compliment of pastoral activities.
I place special emphasis on those aspects related to personal, educational and
career counseling.
5/85 to 5/93 US
ARMY CHAPLAIN (CAPTAIN)
78th Division, United States Army Reserve, Edison, NJ 08317
I served as a senior staff officer and was responsible for the administration
of the Brigade level program for religious and pastoral needs of all members
of the unit. My tasks included quality assurance preparation of unit documentation
for IG inspections held annually. I served on active duty during Operation Desert
Storm. I received multiple awards and decorations for administrative and professional
excellence. I maintained a Secret Clearance. I was Honorably Discharged.
Ongoing TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Central Atlantic Conference of the United Churches of Christ
I provide advice and support on information technology and media operations
for the Central Atlantic Conference's Annual Meetings. I provide similar support
on an on call basis to the New Jersey Association of the Central Atlantic Conference.
EDUCATION
Master of Divinity, (Pastoral Administration and Counseling)
May 1980
Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, DC 20016
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) March 1976
Stockton State College, Pomona, NJ 08240
Associate
of Arts (Liberal Arts) August 1974
Burlington County College, Pemberton, NJ 08068
CERTIFICATIONS
5/94 CERTIFIED PUBLIC MANAGER, State of New Jersey Department
of Personnel and Rutgers University.
8/92 SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE, State of New Jersey
Department of Personnel and Rutgers University
4/08 PROFESSIONAL COACHING CERTIFICATE, Burlington County College, Pemberton, NJ 08068
Present ORDAINED MINISTER, New Jersey Association, Central Atlantic Conference of the United Churches of Christ, Montclair, NJ 07042
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION,
Commercial General Radiotelephone License PG-GB-001821.
Amateur Radio Service Extra Class License N2EI
AWARDS
Chapel of the Four Chaplains Humanitarian Award for service
at the World Trade Center disaster site. Awarded 2/5/2003
MS City to Shore Bike Tour 5 Year Alumni Award 9/30/2007
REFERENCES
Available on Request