1. Travis Thompson, GISP
 (757) 556-9662  travisthompsongis@gmail.com
Objective ___________________________________________________________________________
I am a dynamic and experienced GIS Professional seeking a GIS Position within your
orginization, to apply my skill sets and help expand the geospatial capabilities of your
company.
GISP
Secret Security Clearance
GIS Skills and Software
ArcGIS 10x, 9x (including ArcCatalog, ArcInfo, ArcGlobe, and ArcScene.) ArcSDE, JTX, ETL, SDSFIE
database builder and Browser 2.6 and 3.0, Vector and Raster Manipulation, Data Layer Creation, Mosaic
Raster datasets, Imagery and Terrain analysis, Data Interoperability, Projections and transformations,
QA/QC geospatial data, Topology, GIS Source allocation, Metadata standardification, Geodatabase
creation and management, GPS Capture and analysis including Trimble handhelds and Survey Grade
equipment, ArcPad, Pathfinder Office, Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD, Map Book Creation, Model
builder, Customized Arc Tools, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access
Employment History _________________________________________________________________
GIS Manager at McEntire Joint National Guard Base (06/2013-Present)
 GPS Technician for on base facilities and infrastructure to include utilities
 Oversee all Geospatial related activities and Mapping Support
 Coordination between GIS and Real Property, 911, Security Forces, Utilities, Engineering,
Environmental, Operations, and others.
 Threat and vulnerability analysis
 Created a GIS program for the Air National Guard of South Carolina
 Working with various bases and government agencies, local and federal, to build data for installation
and surrounding areas
 Create outreach program to include internships with the University of South Carolina
 Established Base station for GPS Surveys
 Creation of Standardized datasets for Military CIP and MDS features
GIO at Shaw AFB (Microtech (02/2011-06/2013)
 Work With Community Planner to update changes for Future Developments
 Oversee the maintenance (QA/QC), editing, and distribution of SDE feature classes
 Create versioned accounts and oversee Data Migration within the SDE environment
 Provide Mapping and Geospatial Data Support for Shaw AFB
 Complete Quarterly Status Reports (QSR), to provide insight to health of the GeoBase program
 Provide training and technical expertise for ArcGIS software
 Install and update GIS software in the Civil Engineering Squadron
 Hold workshops to increase Geobase awareness and Data Steward Support
 Meet ACC taskers and deliverables
 Keep track of changes, work requests, hardware, and software updates
 Base NCO liaison

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 Provide outreach support for GeoBase, including Newsletter Articles and attending user groups
 Work with various departments to ensure accuracy of data across the base
 Continuity and implementation of GeoBase Program
 Responsible for more than 200 feature classes
 Creation and updates of all Base Maps, including controlled maps
 Utilized Trimble R7 GNSS equipment to establish local control at Shaw AFB Bombing Range.
 Collected key assets using Trimble Total Station.
 Corrected and processed survey data within Trimble Business Center.
 Drafted complex with AutoCAD Civil3D to create and update Real Property features for future design
projects
GIS Analyst for The IGI&S Support Center (2/2009-01/2011)
 Worked with Fort Wainwright, AK and Fort Rucker, AL on-site.
 Responsibilities have included Vector and Raster Manipulation for creating new and existing feature
classes on satellite imagery and aerial photography, Data Layer Creation to add new features, display
and manipulate Mosaic Raster datasets
 Performed Imagery and Terrain analysis and Data Interoperability to update attributes and created
workflows using Model builder.
 Created mapbooks for Army installations worldwide using DS Mapbook in ArcGIS 9.3.1
 Used imagery from the NGA and USDA Geospatial Gateway to create vector data layers using
ArcGIS for Army Installations and populated associated metadata.
 Wrote extensive geospatial data development Documentations.
 Created many SOP’s regarding internal and external procedures.
 Many documents I wrote were posted on AKO’s (Army Knowledge Online) website.
 Provided remote GIS assistance for Army Personnel.
 Prepared and presented in-briefs and out-briefs to Garrison Commanders and Army Personnel.
GIS Technician for Page County, VA (6/2008-2/2009)
 Used GPS to capture housing locations and populate data for Page County 911 Services.
 Georeferenced Tax Parcel maps and conducted 8 months of field work as a GIS Technician.
 Used localized imagery to create addresses and digitize data layers.
GIS Analyst at JMU- 2 month project (05/2008-07/2008)
 Created maps illustrating truck stops and power plants, in VA and WV, for government funded project
to show idle emissions relative to location and power source.
Internship at the USDA- GIS Technician (01/2008-05/2008)
 Worked on multiple government projects for the USDA. (Poultry digitization, Stream Order analysis,
environmental hazard maps for the local counties)
Education __________________________________________________________________________
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, Geographic Science
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY, HARRISONBURG VA
Major: GIS and Environmental studies
Related course work: GIS, GIS and the environment, Internet GIS, cultural geography, physical
geography, Remote Sensing, economic geography, sustainability, Agricultural systems and food
production, natural resource conservation, population geography, field studies, thematic cartography,
environmental issues, completed ESRI training modules(Cartographic Design Desktop GIS, projections,
and more)

3. Travis Thompson
References:
Jim Wright
Project Manager
Microtech
Vienna VA
703-888-9871
Jim.wright@microtech.net
Relationship: Project Manager at Microtech from 02/2011 to present
Zachary Petersen
Coworker
Microtech
Greensboro, NC
336-253-8519
Zachary.petersen@greensboro-nc.gov
Relationship: colleague at Microtech from 02/2013 to present
David Poythress
Supervisor
Shaw AFB
803-895-9883
David.poyhtress@shaw.af.mil
Relationship: Supervisor at Shaw AFB from 06/2012 to present
Dominic Rivera
Supervisor
GISi
Alexandria VA
904-716-7259
Relationship: colleague at GISi from 02/2009 to 01/2011