1. Ian Thompson
1801 Diploma Court Raleigh NC, (704) 641-6951 irthomps@ncsu.edu
Summary
Capable environmental professional internationally focused on sustainable development. Proven critical
thinker and community leader in sustainability, implementing sustainable projects with businesses seeking
environmental objectives and providing students with leadership opportunities.
Education
B.S. in Environmental Technology and Management (Aug 2011-May 2015) GPA: 3.8
Minors: Toxicology, Applied Ecology North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina
International Experience:
• Spent one week in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest with a group of students to learn about the current day
problems occurring with this ecosystem. Also took part in a service project in which we were officially
recognized by the international organization Conservacion de la Naturaleza Amazonica del Peru, A.C
(CONAPAC)
• Spent twelve days in Nicaragua studying ecological biodiversity and sustainable development practices,
including a fully sustainable coffee plantation. Returned for another visit in March 2014
Experience
Sustainable Solutions: HQ Raleigh B-Corp Certification Project (Dec 2014-Present)
• Drafted and Managing project to implement sustainable practices for HQ Raleigh to aid in the attainment of
B-Corp Status
• Creating Energy Management Plan and Community Sustainability Workshop program
• Maintaining Communication between involved groups for planning and coordinating events
Research Assistant- USGS Climate Science Center: NCSU (Jan 2015-Present)
• Researching information about ecosystem monitoring projects and measurement stations for the Global
Change Monitoring Portal
• Corresponding with program representatives from federal, state, tribal, university, and NGO’s
• Manipulating metadata to develop Excel spreadsheet templates
• Uploading data to a web-based data portal, using ArcGIS to tailor information to project region.
Residential & Commercial Sales Representative: Southern Energy Management (Jan 2013-Present)
• Reach out to residential and business owners to discuss the opportunities of solar energy.
• Manage scheduling for energy assessments for interested clients
• Build and maintain customer relationships through conducting solar qualification discussion
Web Portal Manager/Lab Technician: NCSU (Sep 2014-Dec2014)
• Managed interactive map for information of the invasive lionfish
• Tasked with research entry for the sites research goals
Research: Screening for Environmental Estrogens on an Industrial Waterfront (Aug 2012-Aug 2013)
• Extracted biotic and synthetic environmental estrogens from water samples:
• Screening endocrine disrupting compounds as an indicator of pollution in an aquatic ecosystem
• Examined the effect an industrialized waterfront has on the aquatic ecosystem
• Two Undergraduate Research Grants
Intern @ US Forest Service (EFETAC): Raleigh (May 2013- Aug 2014)
• Studied the effects of root decomposition on carbon sequestration on managed pine sites:
• Extensive Field Work: Water Soil, and Biomass sampling; carbon respiration; data entry analysis;
• Project planning and development
• Studied effectiveness of vegetation buffers on stream quality for managed forest land

2. Ecology Undergraduate TA: NCSU (Jan 2013-May 2013)
• Taught class about subject material
• Set up and guided lab scenarios
Relevant Skills and Activities
• Leadership: Co-President: Students for Solar; Co-President Sustainable Solutions; Net Impact Committee
• Software experience: ArcGIS, GPS, Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), PRISM, Salesforce
• Proficient in Spanish
• Certifications: HAZWOPER 40-hr; OSHA 30-hr General Industry Safety and Health
• Outdoor Skills, Backpacking, Mountaineering, White Water Kayaking
References
Dr. Robert Bruck
Professor
(919) 830-0213
bbruck@ncsu.edu
Michael Gavazzi
USDA Forest Service
(919) 515-2916
mgavazzi@ncsu.edu
Terrie Litzenberger
Professor
(919) 515-7581
thlitzen@ncsu.edu