Judd van den Brenk
Summary
I am not a person who fits into a predefined career box. My professional journey has taken me through various roles in diverse industries, as evidenced by my employment history. What consistently drives me is the enjoyment of tackling complex challenges, where my skills are both tested and can bring significant value. I have no interest in roles that anyone could easily fulfill. I am drawn to roles that demand something far beyond the expected norm, especially in challenging environments. If you're seeking someone for a traditional office GIS role, I may not be the right fit. However, if you need an individual who can lead or contribute to an exceptional team in any setting, I am that person.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual GIS Technician
Core Consultants
11.2022 - Current
- Provided GIS support for geotechnical and environmental services
- Created GIS models for landslide susceptibility in the Gympie and Moreton Bay Regional Council areas
- Repaired and updated a company web map, improving staff's ability to access previous work locations.
Work Placement
Core Consultants
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Environmental management, including the installation of groundwater boreholes
- Ongoing monitoring of groundwater and surface waters for various water quality parameters.
Casual Research Assistant
University of the Sunshine Coast
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Supported senior GIS staff in research programs and consultancy contracts using GIS software
- Performed georeferencing for a study of the Sundarbans mangrove system in India and Bangladesh.
Chief Operations Officer
Exumax S.A.S.
03.2011 - 03.2019
- Managed education programs for alluvial gold miners in Colombia, focusing on sustainability and environmental responsibility
- Established and operated small-scale 'best practice' pilot alluvial gold operations to provide hands-on training for local miners
- Successfully completed contaminated mine-site remediation and rehabilitation projects.
Forensic Crash Investigator
Queensland Police Service
03.2007 - 03.2011
- Specialized in forensic crash investigations, including reports to the Coroner and the investigation of associated criminal matters
- Received commendations from the Coroner for investigations and achieved a high rate of successful prosecutions.
Police Officer
Queensland Police Service
08.1997 - 03.2007
- Worked in general duties and plainclothes policing, achieving excellent arrest rates and successful prosecutions
- Served as a Field Training Officer, receiving commendations for training new recruits.
Environmental Manager
Adreim S.A.
07.1996 - 08.1997
- Worked for a mining company on a high-grade narrow-vein gold mining project
- Provided an environmental perspective and served as an explosives technician for civil construction.
Field Investigator
Department of Social Security
12.1992 - 07.1996
- Conducted field investigations and prosecutions in fraud control
- Developed successful data-matching concepts still in use today.
Education
Bachelor of Environmental Management, with minor in GIS -
University of the Sunshine Coast
12.2023
Certificate 3 in Surface Extraction Operations -
Major Training Group
07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Appropriate Technology -
Griffith University
12.1992
Skills
- Environmental Management
- GIS (Geographical Information Systems)
- Sustainability
- Alluvial Gold Mining
- Investigation and Forensic Skills
- Training and Education Programs
- Data Analysis and Matching
- Complex Problem Solving
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Cross-Cultural Experience
- Explosives Handling
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Work Placement
Core Consultants
07.2023 - 10.2023
Casual GIS Technician
Core Consultants
11.2022 - Current
Casual Research Assistant
University of the Sunshine Coast
08.2021 - 08.2023
Chief Operations Officer
Exumax S.A.S.
03.2011 - 03.2019
Forensic Crash Investigator
Queensland Police Service
03.2007 - 03.2011
Police Officer
Queensland Police Service
08.1997 - 03.2007
Environmental Manager
Adreim S.A.
07.1996 - 08.1997
Field Investigator
Department of Social Security
12.1992 - 07.1996
Bachelor of Environmental Management, with minor in GIS -
University of the Sunshine Coast
Certificate 3 in Surface Extraction Operations -
Major Training Group
Bachelor of Science - Appropriate Technology -
Griffith University
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