Caton McCarty
Columbia
Summary
Decorated U.S. Army veteran and magna cum laude graduate with a B.S. in Environmental and Sustainability Science. Brings five years of proven leadership as a Noncommissioned Officer, directing high-stakes operations and mentoring diverse teams across international settings. Adept at distilling complex data into actionable insights, navigating regulatory frameworks, and coordinating multi-agency projects with precision. Respected for disciplined judgment, ethical decision-making, and a public-service ethos.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Permitting Specialist
Ervin Cable Construction
07.2025 - Current
- Support Google Fiber’s Nashville-area network expansion by integrating spatial analytics (ArcGIS) with streamlined permitting coordination to optimize fiber-infrastructure planning.
- Coordinate permit submissions with city/county agencies and Joint Occupancy Agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance and minimizing delays.
- Track and align permitting timelines with engineering and construction schedules to keep multimillion-dollar projects on pace.
- Produce GIS-based spatial analyses and maps that inform field operations and strategic build-out decisions.
- Partner with engineering, construction, and municipal stakeholders to deliver data-driven, regulation-compliant fiber expansion for the Nashville region.
Research Assistant
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided technical support for conservation efforts by analyzing scientific data and developing management strategies.
- Utilized GIS mapping software to track animal migration patterns and habitat changes.
- Conducted detailed surveys of at-risk species populations, identifying any threats to their survival.
- Created presentations summarizing findings from field studies for use in public forums.
Team Leader
United States Army
03.2017 - 07.2022
- Oriented new soldiers by providing training, answering questions and establishing connections.
- Led a team of 8 soldiers to achieve optimal results through effective communication and interpersonal skills resulting in 100% promotion rate.
- Mentored junior NCOs on leadership principles while providing them with feedback on their performance in accordance with Army doctrine.
- Maintained and operated over $2 million of equipment safely and with zero loss.
- Safely transported over 1 million gallons of fuel domestically and internationally with zero safety or environmental incidents.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Environmental and Sustainability Science
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN05.2025
Skills
- Systems Thinking
- Policy compliance
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Project management
- Statistical analysis
- Research and analysis
- Research experience
- Conflict resolution
- Public speaking
Timeline
Permitting Specialist
Ervin Cable Construction
07.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
05.2024 - 08.2024
Team Leader
United States Army
03.2017 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Environmental and Sustainability Science
Lipscomb University
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