Trenton Thompson

• Enhanced aquatic vegetation in public lakes through chemical treatments and native plant establishment.
• Provided landowners with guidance on lake construction, fish stocking, and aquatic vegetation management.
• Educated youth and adults for annual fishing events and aquatic resources education events such as Capaha Nature Day, Fly Tying Workshop, Lincoln University Summer Camp, and Juvenile Court System Events.
• Assisted protection branch with crop damage reports, regulation enforcement, and SIMS training while supporting protection efforts for wildlife management.
• Responsible for maintenance and inventory of private lands and branch equipment.
• Participating in fish and wildlife inventory and management including goose banding, groundhog trapping, and fish population surveys.

I own and operate a taxidermy business where I perform all aspects of the process, including preparing, preserving, mounting and finishing wildlife specimens to create lifelike displays. I manage client communication, scheduling, pricing, payments, legalized tagging and records while maintaining safe handling of materials and equipment. This role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of wildlife anatomy, time management, and the ability to work independently while delivering high quality results and following Missouri's Taxidermy Laws and requirements.

• Create lifelike mounts for various animals using advanced taxidermy techniques.
• Manage inventory and maintained tools for optimal operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with clients to understand specific mounting preferences and requirements.

Utilize industrial machinery to load and feed brass bar stock through production equipment, monitored processes, inspected materials and machines for defects, and confirmed compliance with safety protocols.

• Operated machinery
• Maintain equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance workflow efficiency.
• Operated machinery to produce high-quality components efficiently.

I supervised inmates to maintain safety, security, and order within the facility. My responsibilities included monitoring inmate behavior, transporting inmates, conducting security checks, enforcing rules and regulations, responding to incidents, and completing detailed reports. I operated under supervisors while remaining alert, professional, and calm in stressful situations. This role required strong communication skills, good judgement, and the ability to manage conflict while ensuring the safety of staff and inmates.

• Enforced facility rules and regulations to maintain order and safety.
• Monitored inmate activities and interactions to prevent disturbances or conflicts.
• Conducted regular inspections of inmate living areas for contraband and safety hazards.

I worked at a farm where I operated heavy equipment including tractors, backhoes, mowers, bush hogs, and weed eaters to maintain land and crops. My responsibilities included field preparation, mowing, clearing vegetation, running polypipe for irrigation, equipment operation, and general farm maintenance. I also assisted with controlled field burns, following safety procedures and working as part of a team to manage land effectively. This role required physical endurance, attention to safety, mechanical awareness, and the ability to work outdoors in demanding conditions.