1. Joshua E. Thompson
317 Craddock Apt 602, San Marcos, TX 78666 | (817) 456-4274 | joshua.evan.thompson@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
I am currently seeking work within my fields of study and interest, Physics or Electrical
Engineering. I hope to use the knowledge and work experience I gain to complete a
Masters and Doctoral program within the next 6-8 years. I have a particular interest in
sound technology and would like to research in that field as part of and after my higher
education. Most importantly, I am seeking experience within an engineering team to gain
professional insight and understanding of a laboratory environment.
Summary of Qualifications
 Proficient with computers and common
programs for Windows and Mac OS
 Dexterous with small electrical and mechanical
measurement equipment
 Practiced at overseeing the laboratory safety
and instruction of several lab students in
various subjects of physics
 Proficient at executing standard procedures
and protocols in a laboratory setting
 Experienced with MSDS Safety Procedures
within a lab setting
 Laser Safety Certified
 Highly competent in basic and advanced
mathematics
EDUCATION
College Education
Texas State University – San Marcos, TX Aug. 2009 – May 2015
Bachelors of Science in Physics
GPA: 3.03
Minor: Mathematics
Tarrant County Community College – Arlington, TX June 2008 – June 2009
High School Education
Arlington High School – Arlington, TX June 2005 – June 2009
High School Diploma
Distinguished Achievement Plan
National Honor Society
HONORS AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Physical Society Mar. 2015 – Mar. 2016
Laser Safety Certified, (Texas State University EHSRM) Mar. 2014 – Mar. 2016
Dean’s List, TSU 2014, 2015
Society of Physics Students, TSU 2013, 2014
Third Place for Undergraduate Research Conference Poster Presentations, TSU 2015
Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, TSU Physics Dept. 2015
Top 10% Scholarship, TSU 2009
Texas State Achievement Scholarship, TSU 2009

2. EXPERIENCE
The Triple Crown Bar; San Marcos, TX
Audio Supervisor/Technician Sept. 2010 – Present
 Set the stage and ran sound for live musical performances
 Assist in servicing and installing equipment
Texas State University Physics Department; San Marcos, TX
Learning Assistant Jan. 2013 – Dec. 2013
 Assist professors in the classroom instruction and implementation of a
newly designed teaching method for calculus based physics courses. I
helped students work through tutorial based, highly researched
workbook assignments meant to have students address common
misconceptions in physics. I also worked in a physics help center for
students.
Instructional Assistant Jan. 2013 – May 2015
 Responsible for the safety and instruction of several students through
their weekly laboratory assignments. Subject matter included: calculus
based mechanics and electromagnetism, algebra based mechanics and
electromagnetism, and conceptual physics.
 Lead the instruction of the other Lab Instructional Assistants prior to
student lab sections.
Apple Inc.; San Marcos, TX
At-home Technical Support Advisor May 2011 – Aug. 2011
 Worked as part of a large team to guide Mac OS users through both
routine and complex troubleshooting solutions. These solutions came
from standard procedures found in knowledge base articles.
Six Flags over Texas; Arlington, TX
Entertainment and Audio Technician June 2010 – Aug. 2010
 Serviced the parade floats mechanical and electrical components for the
Glow in the Park Parade. Repaired broken EL Wire and operated the
floats.
 Sound technician and stage hand for large amphitheater concerts, staged
productions, and live musical performances across multiple venues.