Sofia Elodia Thompson Resume
SOFIA E. THOMPSON, M.S.
1007 East FM 11, P.O. Box 10 Imperial, TX 79------------ ------------
AQUACULTURE EXPERIENCE: Aquaculture Management
Three years as Chief Marine Biologist and Aquaculture Consultant for Crystal Waters Seafood, an inland 76-acre aquaculture facility located in West Texas culturing Penaeus vannamei, redfish and hybrid striped bass. Fish species are cultured inside of a 30,000 sq.ft. building utilizing a flow through, partial recirculating, grow-out system inclusive of brood and nursery systems. Shrimp are cultured in 4-acre earthen ponds outside.
Three years as CEO and Farm Manager of KAAPA Aqua farms, an 831 acre farm located in Bayview, Texas culturing Penaeus vannamei (Pacific white shrimp) and Redfish from hatchery phase through grow out and harvest, hybrid blue tilapia in an indoor recirculating system and experimental aquaponics grow out producing cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers and herbs using tilapia waste water for nutrient in a closed recirculating system.
Fifteen years as Shrimp Farm Manager and Chief Executive Officer for Grand Bahama Shrimp Company Ltd., and Bahama Shrimp Company Ltd. (formerly Lucayan Aquaculture, Ltd) an inland 100 acre farm located in Freeport, Bahamas culturing Penaeus vannamei (Pacific white shrimp) in a system of 5 Hectare (2.5 acre), marine, super-intensive, 100 % natural, and low exchange lined ponds. Managed the shrimp processing facility for all product produced.
Twenty years of experience producing feasibility studies, design construction and operations plans and budgets for various species including P. Vannamei, P. setiferus, hybrid blue tilapia, red drum and hybrid striped bass.
Master Thesis Research – Carbon Budgets for Intensively Managed Shrimp Ponds
Total carbon was tracked to obtain another view of the movement of chemicals through the system, which are affected by various combinations of water exchange, relative to water quality. The primary result of this work was the production of a carbon budget for marine shrimp ponds. The budgets indicated that sludge was the largest carbon component in each pond, and that phytoplankton production, using CO2 from the atmosphere, was the main carbon assimilation method. The water quality results also indicated that if water quality is maintained, then the rate of exchange does not necessarily have to be as high as previously thought to gain high yields. In addition, filtration of pond water for water quality control does not appear as
effective at water quality maintenance as small amounts of water exchange.
HACCP Certification
Successfully completed a program of training in the principles and application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point satisfying the mandatory training requirement contained in 21 CFR, part 123.10. Certificate #1------------6.
Shrimp Hatchery Training
Assistant instructor training individuals in the techniques necessary for growing marine shrimp L. vannamei from egg through the post larval stage with Coastal Science Associates in Florida.
Directed Independent Study
Conducted a growth experiment using Penaeid shrimp in fiberglass round tanks for a period of three months. All water quality and growth parameters were examined. Feed conversion was also calculated.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Twenty years of aquaculture and aquaponics consulting, including creation of production, construction, and operational budgets and business plans for the industry
• Over twenty-five years experience as an environmental consultant conducting Phase I Environmental Audits and Environmental Impact assessments in the United States and the Bahamas
• CEO and Farm Manager for KAAPA Aqua Farms, an 831 acre facility in Bayview, TX
• Fifteen years of experience as Shrimp farm manager and CEO of Grand Bahama Shrimp Co.
Ltd and Bahama Shrimp Company Ltd. (formerly Lucayan Aquaculture Ltd.) Freeport,
Bahamas
• H.A.C.C.P. training and certification in both the US and Bahamas
• Master’s degree in Marine Science with research and training experience in marine shrimp
culture and aquaculture pond water quality
• Over fifteen years as CEO of seafood wholesale/retail business
• Seven years as a Transmission Electron microscopy laboratory manager, quality assurance
supervisor, technician and analyst
• Over ten years public relations experience in the tour and travel industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher, Quick Books Pro, Quick Books POS.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Seafood Wranglers LLC. Bayview, TX 2016 – Present CEO
• Environmental and Aquaculture consulting services inclusive of feasibility studies and 10
year business plans for both pond and recirculating systems for the culture of marine
shrimp, tilapia, redfish and other commercially viable species.
• Manager of operations for wholesale seafood business
• Oversee product acquisition and distribution of seafood products
• Manage all accounting activities including accounts receivables and payables
• Coordination of all marketing activities
• Liaison all business legal activities in regards to licenses and permits
KAAPA Aqua Farms Bayview, TX 2013 - 2016 CEO, Manager
• Conduct daily water quality measurements for 5.0 hectare marine shrimp farm.
• Routinely sample shrimp, redfish and tilapia and assess health and growth conditions.
• Manage feeding activities and marine environment conditions daily.
• Oversee all harvesting and processing activities
• Management of personnel including farm laborers, processing staff, and management staff
• Manage all accounting activities including accounts receivables and payables
• Coordination of all marketing activities
• Liaison all business legal activities in regards to licenses and permits
• Coordinate all Texas Parks and Wildlife sampling, permitting and reporting activities
• Coordinate all Texas Commission on Environmental Quality permits, sampling, monthly
reporting and five year facility renewal for water discharge.
T-N-T Seafood Freeport, GBI Bahamas 2000 - Present CEO, Manager
• Manager of operations for commercial Wholesale/Retail Seafood business
• Oversee product acquisition and distribution of seafood products
• Manage all accounting activities including accounts receivables and payables
• Coordination of all marketing activities
• Liaison all business legal activities in regards to licenses and permits
Grand Bahama Shrimp Co. Freeport, GBI Bahamas 2008 – Present CEO
Bahama Shrimp Farm Co. Freeport, GBI Bahamas 1998- 2008 CEO, Shrimp Farm Manager
• Conduct daily water quality measurements for 5.0 hectare marine shrimp farm.
• Routinely sample shrimp and assess health and growth conditions.
• Manage feeding activities and marine environment conditions daily.
• Oversee all harvesting and processing activities
• Management of personnel including farm laborers, processing staff, and management staff
• Manage all accounting activities including accounts receivables and payables
• Coordination of all marketing activities
• Liaison all business legal activities in regards to licenses and permits
E. M. Analytical, Inc. Dania, Florida 1991 - 1993; 1994 - 1997
Environmental Scientist
• Analyzed air sample for asbestos using the Philips 300 TEM.
• Prepared and analyzed water samples for asbestos using the TEM.
• Prepared and analyzed dust and bulk samples for asbestos using the TEM.
• Preparation and cataloging of approximately 80-100 Transmission Electron Microscopy air
sample cassettes per week, using the TEM method designated by ADHERE for analysis of
asbestos.
• Plasma etching of air filters using a Plasma Asher. Carbon coating of air filters using a
Denton Vacuum Evaporator DV-502.
• Analyzed laboratory filter blanks using the TEM.
• Measured gold and chrysotile asbestos asbestos diffraction patterns.
• Used elemental depressive spectra and x-ray diffraction patterns to identify asbestos,
gypsum, and other minerals.
• Set up purchase order and records filing system.
• Created the invoice format for the company’s bi-monthly billing.
• Updated all reports from WordPerfect 5.0 to WP5.1 and WP6.0.
• Generated and edited reports for analyses to be sent to the clients.
• Daily use of WordPerfect 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0, Microsoft Word for Windows Version 6.0, ACT
2.1, Microsoft Access Version 2.0 for Windows, Lotus 1-2-3, Dbase3, DOS 5.
• Performed various clerical duties.
• Order all laboratory and office supplies.
• Implemented a PCM quality assurance program.
• Maintained quality assurance data for TEM air analyses and PCM analyses.
• Maintained verbal client relations regarding marketing and laboratory certification updates.
Coastal Science Associates Jacksonville Beach, Florida 1993-1994 Environmental Scientist
• Coordination and scheduling of Phase I Environmental Audits staff and reports.
• Performance of Phase I site inspections, conducted title searches, compilation of agency
review, report writing and report editing.
• Certified asbestos inspector (#3890).
• Assistant for the marine Penaeid shrimp culture short course.
• Reviewed oil spill contingency plans and sensitive area maps for Florida, Puerto Rico and
the U.S. Virgin Islands, and wrote a summary report including recommendations for the
south Florida Oil Spill Research Center.
• Designed a touch screen information service for environmentally related tourism in Volusia
County.
• Marketed Phase I Environmental audits, wetlands, and lake/pond maintenance.
• Organizational accomplishments include creation of a filing system; setup of a flow chart;
created job descriptions; coordinated implementation of various file checklists.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• H. A. C. C. P. Certification (both Bahamian and United States certified)
• Certified asbestos inspector (#3890)
• Performed Environmental Impact Assessment background research, sampling and write up.
• Designed a feasibility studies and 10 year business plans of both pond and recirculating
systems for the culture of marine shrimp, tilapia, and redfish mariculture in Trinidad, West
Indies; Texas, USA and the Bahamas.
• Completed and assisted in the Penaeid shrimp short course taught by Granville Treece and
Dr. Bart Baca.
• Editor of the Florida Environmental and Asbestos Council Newsletter (Fall 1995).
• Graphics coordinator for the Florida Chapter of the National Asbestos Council Quarterly
newsletter. (1992-1993, 1995-1996).
• Formulated a database for asbestos related articles, thus providing a means of expediently
locating valuable reference information.
• Created a corporate marketing plan regarding asbestos testing for Coastal Science
Associated, Inc. including the creation of an overall company trifold brochure; design of a color flyer for wetland services, and a flyer for lake/pond maintenance; and creation of marketing letters, for wetland services in South Carolina and Florida.
• Designed a general analytical services and a water analytical services flyer for E. M. Analytical, Inc.
• Designed a new company logo, letterhead, business card and quality assurance program manual for E. M. Analytical, Inc.
EDUCATION
Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida M. S. Marine Science
GPA: 3.8
Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Florida B. S. Marine Biology, Biology Minor
GPA: 3.2 Honors: Dean List
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Graduated June 1994
Graduated May 1990
SOFIA E. THOMPSON, M.S.
1007 East FM 11, P.O. Box 10 Imperial, TX 79------------ ------------
AQUACULTURE EXPERIENCE: Aquaculture Management
Three years as Chief Marine Biologist and Aquaculture Consultant for Crystal Waters Seafood, an inland 76-acre aquaculture facility located in West Texas culturing Penaeus vannamei, redfish and hybrid striped bass. Fish species are cultured inside of a 30,000 sq.ft. building utilizing a flow through, partial recirculating, grow-out system inclusive of brood and nursery systems. Shrimp are cultured in 4-acre earthen ponds outside.
Three years as CEO and Farm Manager of KAAPA Aqua farms, an 831 acre farm located in Bayview, Texas culturing Penaeus vannamei (Pacific white shrimp) and Redfish from hatchery phase through grow out and harvest, hybrid blue tilapia in an indoor recirculating system and experimental aquaponics grow out producing cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers and herbs using tilapia waste water for nutrient in a closed recirculating system.
Fifteen years as Shrimp Farm Manager and Chief Executive Officer for Grand Bahama Shrimp Company Ltd., and Bahama Shrimp Company Ltd. (formerly Lucayan Aquaculture, Ltd) an inland 100 acre farm located in Freeport, Bahamas culturing Penaeus vannamei (Pacific white shrimp) in a system of 5 Hectare (2.5 acre), marine, super-intensive, 100 % natural, and low exchange lined ponds. Managed the shrimp processing facility for all product produced.
Twenty years of experience producing feasibility studies, design construction and operations plans and budgets for various species including P. Vannamei, P. setiferus, hybrid blue tilapia, red drum and hybrid striped bass.
Master Thesis Research – Carbon Budgets for Intensively Managed Shrimp Ponds
Total carbon was tracked to obtain another view of the movement of chemicals through the system, which are affected by various combinations of water exchange, relative to water quality. The primary result of this work was the production of a carbon budget for marine shrimp ponds. The budgets indicated that sludge was the largest carbon component in each pond, and that phytoplankton production, using CO2 from the atmosphere, was the main carbon assimilation method. The water quality results also indicated that if water quality is maintained, then the rate of exchange does not necessarily have to be as high as previously thought to gain high yields. In addition, filtration of pond water for water quality control does not appear as
effective at water quality maintenance as small amounts of water exchange.
HACCP Certification
Successfully completed a program of training in the principles and application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point satisfying the mandatory training requirement contained in 21 CFR, part 123.10. Certificate #1------------6.
Shrimp Hatchery Training
Assistant instructor training individuals in the techniques necessary for growing marine shrimp L. vannamei from egg through the post larval stage with Coastal Science Associates in Florida.
Directed Independent Study
Conducted a growth experiment using Penaeid shrimp in fiberglass round tanks for a period of three months. All water quality and growth parameters were examined. Feed conversion was also calculated.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Twenty years of aquaculture and aquaponics consulting, including creation of production, construction, and operational budgets and business plans for the industry
• Over twenty-five years experience as an environmental consultant conducting Phase I Environmental Audits and Environmental Impact assessments in the United States and the Bahamas
• CEO and Farm Manager for KAAPA Aqua Farms, an 831 acre facility in Bayview, TX
• Fifteen years of experience as Shrimp farm manager and CEO of Grand Bahama Shrimp Co.
Ltd and Bahama Shrimp Company Ltd. (formerly Lucayan Aquaculture Ltd.) Freeport,
Bahamas
• H.A.C.C.P. training and certification in both the US and Bahamas
• Master’s degree in Marine Science with research and training experience in marine shrimp
culture and aquaculture pond water quality
• Over fifteen years as CEO of seafood wholesale/retail business
• Seven years as a Transmission Electron microscopy laboratory manager, quality assurance
supervisor, technician and analyst
• Over ten years public relations experience in the tour and travel industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher, Quick Books Pro, Quick Books POS.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Seafood Wranglers LLC. Bayview, TX 2016 – Present CEO
• Environmental and Aquaculture consulting services inclusive of feasibility studies and 10
year business plans for both pond and recirculating systems for the culture of marine
shrimp, tilapia, redfish and other commercially viable species.
• Manager of operations for wholesale seafood business
• Oversee product acquisition and distribution of seafood products
• Manage all accounting activities including accounts receivables and payables
• Coordination of all marketing activities
• Liaison all business legal activities in regards to licenses and permits
KAAPA Aqua Farms Bayview, TX 2013 - 2016 CEO, Manager
• Conduct daily water quality measurements for 5.0 hectare marine shrimp farm.
• Routinely sample shrimp, redfish and tilapia and assess health and growth conditions.
• Manage feeding activities and marine environment conditions daily.
• Oversee all harvesting and processing activities
• Management of personnel including farm laborers, processing staff, and management staff
• Manage all accounting activities including accounts receivables and payables
• Coordination of all marketing activities
• Liaison all business legal activities in regards to licenses and permits
• Coordinate all Texas Parks and Wildlife sampling, permitting and reporting activities
• Coordinate all Texas Commission on Environmental Quality permits, sampling, monthly
reporting and five year facility renewal for water discharge.
T-N-T Seafood Freeport, GBI Bahamas 2000 - Present CEO, Manager
• Manager of operations for commercial Wholesale/Retail Seafood business
• Oversee product acquisition and distribution of seafood products
• Manage all accounting activities including accounts receivables and payables
• Coordination of all marketing activities
• Liaison all business legal activities in regards to licenses and permits
Grand Bahama Shrimp Co. Freeport, GBI Bahamas 2008 – Present CEO
Bahama Shrimp Farm Co. Freeport, GBI Bahamas 1998- 2008 CEO, Shrimp Farm Manager
• Conduct daily water quality measurements for 5.0 hectare marine shrimp farm.
• Routinely sample shrimp and assess health and growth conditions.
• Manage feeding activities and marine environment conditions daily.
• Oversee all harvesting and processing activities
• Management of personnel including farm laborers, processing staff, and management staff
• Manage all accounting activities including accounts receivables and payables
• Coordination of all marketing activities
• Liaison all business legal activities in regards to licenses and permits
E. M. Analytical, Inc. Dania, Florida 1991 - 1993; 1994 - 1997
Environmental Scientist
• Analyzed air sample for asbestos using the Philips 300 TEM.
• Prepared and analyzed water samples for asbestos using the TEM.
• Prepared and analyzed dust and bulk samples for asbestos using the TEM.
• Preparation and cataloging of approximately 80-100 Transmission Electron Microscopy air
sample cassettes per week, using the TEM method designated by ADHERE for analysis of
asbestos.
• Plasma etching of air filters using a Plasma Asher. Carbon coating of air filters using a
Denton Vacuum Evaporator DV-502.
• Analyzed laboratory filter blanks using the TEM.
• Measured gold and chrysotile asbestos asbestos diffraction patterns.
• Used elemental depressive spectra and x-ray diffraction patterns to identify asbestos,
gypsum, and other minerals.
• Set up purchase order and records filing system.
• Created the invoice format for the company’s bi-monthly billing.
• Updated all reports from WordPerfect 5.0 to WP5.1 and WP6.0.
• Generated and edited reports for analyses to be sent to the clients.
• Daily use of WordPerfect 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0, Microsoft Word for Windows Version 6.0, ACT
2.1, Microsoft Access Version 2.0 for Windows, Lotus 1-2-3, Dbase3, DOS 5.
• Performed various clerical duties.
• Order all laboratory and office supplies.
• Implemented a PCM quality assurance program.
• Maintained quality assurance data for TEM air analyses and PCM analyses.
• Maintained verbal client relations regarding marketing and laboratory certification updates.
Coastal Science Associates Jacksonville Beach, Florida 1993-1994 Environmental Scientist
• Coordination and scheduling of Phase I Environmental Audits staff and reports.
• Performance of Phase I site inspections, conducted title searches, compilation of agency
review, report writing and report editing.
• Certified asbestos inspector (#3890).
• Assistant for the marine Penaeid shrimp culture short course.
• Reviewed oil spill contingency plans and sensitive area maps for Florida, Puerto Rico and
the U.S. Virgin Islands, and wrote a summary report including recommendations for the
south Florida Oil Spill Research Center.
• Designed a touch screen information service for environmentally related tourism in Volusia
County.
• Marketed Phase I Environmental audits, wetlands, and lake/pond maintenance.
• Organizational accomplishments include creation of a filing system; setup of a flow chart;
created job descriptions; coordinated implementation of various file checklists.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• H. A. C. C. P. Certification (both Bahamian and United States certified)
• Certified asbestos inspector (#3890)
• Performed Environmental Impact Assessment background research, sampling and write up.
• Designed a feasibility studies and 10 year business plans of both pond and recirculating
systems for the culture of marine shrimp, tilapia, and redfish mariculture in Trinidad, West
Indies; Texas, USA and the Bahamas.
• Completed and assisted in the Penaeid shrimp short course taught by Granville Treece and
Dr. Bart Baca.
• Editor of the Florida Environmental and Asbestos Council Newsletter (Fall 1995).
• Graphics coordinator for the Florida Chapter of the National Asbestos Council Quarterly
newsletter. (1992-1993, 1995-1996).
• Formulated a database for asbestos related articles, thus providing a means of expediently
locating valuable reference information.
• Created a corporate marketing plan regarding asbestos testing for Coastal Science
Associated, Inc. including the creation of an overall company trifold brochure; design of a color flyer for wetland services, and a flyer for lake/pond maintenance; and creation of marketing letters, for wetland services in South Carolina and Florida.
• Designed a general analytical services and a water analytical services flyer for E. M. Analytical, Inc.
• Designed a new company logo, letterhead, business card and quality assurance program manual for E. M. Analytical, Inc.
EDUCATION
Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida M. S. Marine Science
GPA: 3.8
Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Florida B. S. Marine Biology, Biology Minor
GPA: 3.2 Honors: Dean List
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Graduated June 1994
Graduated May 1990