An experienced land planning professional with demonstrated success in planning, developing, managing and obtaining agency approvals for land development projects. County Planning Director before doing private sector land planning, engineering and project management. Extensive computer experience including the owner of SmartMAP.com and formerly ThompsonMapping.com having created numerous SmartMAP Internet mapping sites for State, County and Municipal agencies including data such as parcels, aerials, wetlands, zoning, soils, and more for computerized land planning and site analyses. Created the first GIS assessment parcel map for 2 of the 3 Delaware counties property maps. The primary contractor developing and implementing for the No. 1 Agricultural Preservation in the USA for 23 years. Licensed Real Estate Broker in Charge (BIC) in North Carolina.
Computer and Technical Skills
• AutoCAD Map
• ArcGIS
• SketchUp 3D Design
• WordPress
• Web Design
• Parcel Mapping
• Digitizing
• Large Document Scanning
• Computerized Land Use Planning
• Video/Digital Marketing
• Project Management
Professional Experience
Alan Thompson LLC (SmartMAP.com) 2017-Present Holly Springs, North Carolina Broker in Charge (BIC)
- Real Estate Broker
- Land Planning Consulting
- GIS Mapping
- Video/Digital Marketing
Allen Tate Realtors (Cary/Stonebridge) 2015-2018 Cary, North Carolina Broker
- Allen Tate Master’s Designation
- Leading Real Estate Companies of The World Sales Specialist
- Tate New Homes Certified
- Tate eService Certified Specialist
Thompson Mapping Systems, Inc. 1989-2015 Dover, Delaware Owner
- Computer Mapping and Land Planning Firm specializing in Geographic Information System (GIS) implementation.
- Projects include GIS efforts for the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation and the Governor’s Cabinet Committee on State Planning issues.
- Other projects include Parcel-Based GIS systems, Kent County Election District Maps, and the Official School District Maps for the State Department of Public Instruction.
- Created digital parcel maps for two of the three Delaware counties.
- Kent County Planning Comprehensive Plan Interactive SmartMAP Website.
- Extensive SmartMAP Website creation using Autodesk MapGuide including parcel mapping, utility and Facility management (FM) sites.
- Former AutoCAD Dealer and ESRI and IBM Business Partner.
What I Do
Thompson/Alley Associates 1989-1993 Dover, Delaware Managing Partner
- Full Service Land Planning, Civil Engineering and Consulting Firm specializing in land development design, planning, engineering, and zoning.
- Provided consulting services relating to planning, engineering, zoning, land use, land development, and related.
- Engineered commercial site plans as well as residential subdivisions, office sites, and conceptual plans.
Persimmon Park Place 1987-1990 Dover, Delaware Project Manager
- Primary management position in charge of all activities relating to planning, design, project approvals and construction management of 515 unit housing condominium community.
- Project received national recognition as an innovative planned community.
Kent County Levy Court (County Council) 1982-1987 Dover, Delaware Planning Director
- Primary management position directing all phases of the County Planning Program including administration of zoning, subdivision and other land use ordinances.
- Served as staff to the Regional Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.
- Oversaw revision of the County Comprehensive Plan.
- Personally wrote grants of nearly $1 million funding the Kent County Industrial Aeropark.
Experience
Education
- Wilmington College, Dover, Delaware
Major: Business Administration, Real Estate
- Delaware State University, Dover, Delaware
Major: Urban Affairs Minor: Graphic Communications
- Delaware Technical College, Georgetown, Delaware
Major: Design Technology
- J. Y. MONK Real Estate School, Raleigh, North Carolina
Major: North Carolina Broker License
- North Carolina Real Estate Commission, Raleigh, North Carolina
Major: North Carolina Broker in Charge License
Certificate Programs
- University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
Principals and Practices of Planning
- University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
Advanced Website Design
- Allen Tate University, Cary, North Carolina
Real Estate
Education
Awards
- National Association of Counties (NACo) – Kent County SmartMAP Website
- Tenlinks.com Top Ten Ultimate Directory – Delaware Dept of Agriculture SmartMAP Website
Professional Memberships
- American Planning Association
- Law Division (Former)
- Information Systems Division (Former)
- Rural Planning Division (Former)
- National Association of County Planning Directors (Former)
- Forward Central Delaware, Board of Directors (Former)
- Board of Directors, Delaware State Employees Federal Credit Union (Former)
- Governor’s Advisory Panel on Intergovernmental Planning and Coordination (Former)
- Small Towns Institute (Former)
- North Carolina Real estate Commission
Other
- Taught AICP Session American Planning Association National Convention New Orleans
- Guest Professor University of Delaware Taught GIS class
- Book Author Zoning 101 for Real Estate Agents (and Clients)
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An experienced land planning professional with demonstrated success in planning, developing, managing and obtaining agency approvals for land development projects. County Planning Director before doing private sector land planning, engineering and project management. Extensive computer experience including the owner of SmartMAP.com and formerly ThompsonMapping.com having created numerous SmartMAP Internet mapping sites for State, County and Municipal agencies including data such as parcels, aerials, wetlands, zoning, soils, and more for computerized land planning and site analyses. Created the first GIS assessment parcel map for 2 of the 3 Delaware counties property maps. The primary contractor developing and implementing for the No. 1 Agricultural Preservation in the USA for 23 years. Licensed Real Estate Broker in Charge (BIC) in North Carolina.
Who I Am
Computer and Technical Skills
• AutoCAD Map
• ArcGIS
• SketchUp 3D Design
• WordPress
• Web Design
• Parcel Mapping
• Digitizing
• Large Document Scanning
• Computerized Land Use Planning
• Video/Digital Marketing
• Project Management
Professional Experience
Alan Thompson LLC (SmartMAP.com) 2017-Present Holly Springs, North Carolina Broker in Charge (BIC)
- Real Estate Broker
- Land Planning Consulting
- GIS Mapping
- Video/Digital Marketing
Allen Tate Realtors (Cary/Stonebridge) 2015-2018 Cary, North Carolina Broker
- Allen Tate Master’s Designation
- Leading Real Estate Companies of The World Sales Specialist
- Tate New Homes Certified
- Tate eService Certified Specialist
Thompson Mapping Systems, Inc. 1989-2015 Dover, Delaware Owner
- Computer Mapping and Land Planning Firm specializing in Geographic Information System (GIS) implementation.
- Projects include GIS efforts for the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation and the Governor’s Cabinet Committee on State Planning issues.
- Other projects include Parcel-Based GIS systems, Kent County Election District Maps, and the Official School District Maps for the State Department of Public Instruction.
- Created digital parcel maps for two of the three Delaware counties.
- Kent County Planning Comprehensive Plan Interactive SmartMAP Website.
- Extensive SmartMAP Website creation using Autodesk MapGuide including parcel mapping, utility and Facility management (FM) sites.
- Former AutoCAD Dealer and ESRI and IBM Business Partner.
What I Do
Thompson/Alley Associates 1989-1993 Dover, Delaware Managing Partner
- Full Service Land Planning, Civil Engineering and Consulting Firm specializing in land development design, planning, engineering, and zoning.
- Provided consulting services relating to planning, engineering, zoning, land use, land development, and related.
- Engineered commercial site plans as well as residential subdivisions, office sites, and conceptual plans.
Persimmon Park Place 1987-1990 Dover, Delaware Project Manager
- Primary management position in charge of all activities relating to planning, design, project approvals and construction management of 515 unit housing condominium community.
- Project received national recognition as an innovative planned community.
Kent County Levy Court (County Council) 1982-1987 Dover, Delaware Planning Director
- Primary management position directing all phases of the County Planning Program including administration of zoning, subdivision and other land use ordinances.
- Served as staff to the Regional Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.
- Oversaw revision of the County Comprehensive Plan.
- Personally wrote grants of nearly $1 million funding the Kent County Industrial Aeropark.
Experience
Education
- Wilmington College, Dover, Delaware
Major: Business Administration, Real Estate
- Delaware State University, Dover, Delaware
Major: Urban Affairs Minor: Graphic Communications
- Delaware Technical College, Georgetown, Delaware
Major: Design Technology
- J. Y. MONK Real Estate School, Raleigh, North Carolina
Major: North Carolina Broker License
- North Carolina Real Estate Commission, Raleigh, North Carolina
Major: North Carolina Broker in Charge License
Certificate Programs
- University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
Principals and Practices of Planning
- University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
Advanced Website Design
- Allen Tate University, Cary, North Carolina
Real Estate
Education
Awards
- National Association of Counties (NACo) – Kent County SmartMAP Website
- Tenlinks.com Top Ten Ultimate Directory – Delaware Dept of Agriculture SmartMAP Website
Professional Memberships
- American Planning Association
- Law Division (Former)
- Information Systems Division (Former)
- Rural Planning Division (Former)
- National Association of County Planning Directors (Former)
- Forward Central Delaware, Board of Directors (Former)
- Board of Directors, Delaware State Employees Federal Credit Union (Former)
- Governor’s Advisory Panel on Intergovernmental Planning and Coordination (Former)
- Small Towns Institute (Former)
- North Carolina Real estate Commission
Other
- Taught AICP Session American Planning Association National Convention New Orleans
- Guest Professor University of Delaware Taught GIS class
- Book Author Zoning 101 for Real Estate Agents (and Clients)