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Judo Black Belt (Shodan) with 20+ years experience and 10+ years teaching
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James F. L. Thompson

Stream Restoration Specialist
Mount Sterling,KY

Summary

Licensed Geologist in Training in Kentucky working as a Stream Restoration Specialist at Northern Kentucky University with 3 years of experience in the geospatial industry. Excellent team member and communicator with the ability to learn at an exceptional rate.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Stream Restoration Specialist

Northern Kentucky University
Heighland Heights, KY
04.2022 - Current
  • Conduct stream, wetland, and riparian buffer restoration and construction, including earth moving equipment operation, sediment and erosion control, native planting, invasive plant control, and health and safety practices. Train and supervise student employees and oversee contractors in above tasks.
  • Conduct assessment of stream type and condition using standard stream and riparian bioassessment protocols, surveying, and GPS/GIS mapping techniques. Utilize student employees and contractors in above tasks as well as preparing reports, graphs, photographs, and other documentation.
  • Assemble and maintain field vehicles, tools, equipment, instruments, computers, software, etc.

Senior LiDAR Technician

NV5 Geospatial
Lexington, KY
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Performed timely quality control and quality assurance on orthographic imagery data using ArcMap.
  • Maintained accurate point cloud classifications of LAS data to USGS specifications using Microstation and TerraSolid products.
  • Analyzed digital elevation and surface models for inaccuracies and implemented appropriate methods of correcting data.
  • Coordinated with teams under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Ensured proper attribution of geospatial data, as well as maintaining geodatabases when applicable.
  • Digitized features using ArcMap for government projects while collaborating under team leaders/managers to meet project goals.
  • Performed analysis of rasterized LiDAR digital elevation and surface models for inconsistencies and implemented strategies to correct the data.

GIS Technician

NV5 Geospatial
Lexington, KY
05.2020 - 01.2022
  • Performed timely quality control and quality assurance on orthographic imagery data using ArcMap.
  • Maintained accurate point cloud classifications of LAS data to USGS specifications using Microstation and TerraSolid products.
  • Analyzed digital elevation and surface models for inaccuracies and implemented appropriate methods of correcting data.
  • Coordinated with teams under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Ensured proper attribution of geospatial data, as well as maintaining geodatabases when applicable.
  • Digitized features using ArcMap for government projects while collaborating under team leaders/managers to meet project goals.

Intern

Quantum Spatial
Lexington, KY
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Performed timely quality control and quality assurance on orthographic imagery data using ArcMap.
  • Maintained accurate point cloud classifications of LAS data to USGS specifications using Microstation and TerraSolid.
  • Coordinated with team members under leaders and managers to ensure deadlines were met.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geology; Geographic Information Science

Eastern Kentucky University
08.2017 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Geology

University of Kentucky
08.2016 - 05.2017

Skills

Digital mapping

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Additional Information

Excellent team member who can work under pressure to meet goals.

Ability to learn at an exceptional rate.

Extremely optimistic and encouraging.


Software

Python Programming

Certification

Geologist In Training, License No. 261799

Judo Black Belt (Shodan) with 20+ years experience and 10+ years teaching

Certified USA Judo black belt (2016) formerly nationally ranked as an IJF Junior male in the US. Formerly a member of the Olympic Training Center Judo team in Colorado Springs, CO (2013-2014).

Timeline

Stream Restoration Specialist

Northern Kentucky University
04.2022 - Current

Senior LiDAR Technician

NV5 Geospatial
01.2022 - 03.2022

CPR Certified

11-2021

Geologist In Training, License No. 261799

05-2021

GIS Technician

NV5 Geospatial
05.2020 - 01.2022

Intern

Quantum Spatial
05.2019 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Geology; Geographic Information Science

Eastern Kentucky University
08.2017 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Geology

University of Kentucky
08.2016 - 05.2017

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