Justin Farrow - RESUME ☸

Global IT Director @ Blue Community & Founder @ Land Surveyors United | GeoSocial Media Innovator, App Developer & Sustainability Advocate | Speaker | Master of Sustainable Tourism & Entrepreneurship in Sustainability

About Section

In a world where sustainability is not just a choice but a necessity, I've dedicated my career to blending technology, community, and environmental stewardship. From cobbling together geospatial networks that span the globe to helping local communities track their sustainability efforts, I am a web developer, geo-social media strategist, and app developer with a clear focus on building a more sustainable future.

My journey began with a profound interest in cultures and societies, earning degrees in Cultural Anthropology and Philosophy & Religious Studies, which set the stage for my focus on sustainability and community. This interest transformed into action as I pursued and obtained master's degrees in Sustainable Tourism and Entrepreneurship in Sustainability from the University of South Florida. There, working closely with Dr. Randle, I grasped the intricate links between global sustainability and community action. I combined this knowledge with my technical skills, developing innovative solutions like the Blue Community Assessment App during COVID-19 to facilitate virtual sustainability audits, enhancing transparency and fostering global community collaboration.

At Land Surveyors United, a community I co-founded, nearly 20,000 professionals worldwide collaborate, sharing resources and opportunities, a testament to my belief in the power of community and technology to solve pressing challenges. Whether speaking at TEDx, directing IT initiatives for the Blue Community, or helping startups and organizations with their digital presence to promote sustainability, my work is driven by a passion for making a tangible difference.

I am on a mission to leverage technology to empower communities, promote sustainability, and foster global collaboration. If you're interested in making an impact, or simply wish to exchange ideas on sustainability, innovation, or community building, don't hesitate to reach out. Together, we can build a more sustainable, connected world.

📞 347-263-1455 📧 jfarrow@mail.usf.edu 🔗 www.linkedin.com/in/justinfarrow

Work Experience

- Spearheaded the development of the Blue Community Assessment App, enhancing sustainability certification and auditing processes for global communities through increased documentation and accountability via app integration.

As IT Director at Blue Community, leveraged technical expertise to support sustainability initiatives, contributing to the organization's mission of environmental and cultural impact reduction.
Founded and led Land Surveyors United, scaling it to become the world's largest professional network for geospatial professionals, with 21,000 members and extensive global outreach.
Pioneered web and social media strategies at the University of South Florida's Patel College of Global Sustainability, boosting web engagement by 11,000% and enhancing the college's digital presence.
Played a key role in the Blue Ocean Film Festival as Webmaster/Communications Director, promoting ocean conservation through powerful storytelling and film.
Co-founded the Beautiful Nation Project, reaching over one million students annually through innovative online education focused on global citizenship and environmental stewardship.
As Creative Outreach Coordinator for America's Building Records, led creative marketing and community engagement, contributing to the creation of a national GIS system for building plans, reducing environmental footprint.
Co-owned and operated jbirds.co, providing web development and SEO services to elevate small businesses and non-profits in competitive digital landscapes.
Delivered significant contributions as a member of the Board of Advisors for IDEAS For Us, advising on environmental projects and action plans across multiple countries to address pressing global challenges.
Demonstrated early commitment to sustainability and community service through roles at Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co. and Planters Inn, foundational experiences that informed later career achievements.

Owner: Land Surveyors United
IT Director: Blue Community Consortium
Owner: Data Reef LLC
Owner: A to Zenith LLC
Owner: PromptZilla

RECOMMENDATIONS

colleague • business-partner • fellow student/advisor • service-provider

Justin is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic promoter of social networking for the benefit of the geospatial professions. He single-handedly created a powerful discussion forum for surveyors and other geospatial professionals in the U.S. and globally. When we met, I was struck by the unbounding energy that keeps Justin thinking outside the box and moving forward. He has the technical knowhow to translate many of his ideas into a web2 reality.

Ilse Genovesebusiness-partner

I am a registered land surveyor from Arizona. I have surveyed on mountainous, flat/rolling plains, forested, desert and coastal terrain in all kinds of weather in eight states. I like everything about surveying from legal research to construction staking. What I believe to be the most important part of what we do is to provide accurate information that others can rely on. Justin Farrow's website "Land Surveyors United" epitomizes that belief. This site also helps me research the technical aspects of day to day surveying while being connected culturally on a global scale. This makes for an enjoyable place to learn. I look forward to signing on whenever I can. A lot of work and vision has gone into creating this site which reaches out to all members of the geospatial world, Justin's character,creativity and dedication to the surveying community is there on his website,it is unquestionable. Thank you Justin.

Paul Quaggebusiness-partner

Justin has been extremely helpful to my task of featuring a surveying related museum. He is an asset to the surveying community with the Land Surveyors United web site.

Johnny Ingrambusiness-partner

Justin's work at Land Surveyors United has been a great tool for the Land Surveying community. His foresight and dedication are to be commended. I would recommend his work to anyone looking for an expert in his field.

J. Keith Maxwellbusiness-partner

Justin has excelled as his work with Land Surveyors United. The site is very easily the best site linking surveyors with surveyors. The ability for surveyors from around the world to openly share experiences and information has mad the profession better. I would highly recommend Justin and Land Surveyors United.

David Bosshard, RLSbusiness-partner

I was introduced to Land Surveyors United several months ago by another local surveyor. At first I thought "just another land surveying board". Boy, was I wrong! Recently, Justin gave a personal demonstration of the site to a local group of land surveyors in my region (south central / south western Wisconsin), taking the time to personally explain the purpose, concept, development and expansion of Land Surveyors United. The foresight Justin had when conceptualizing the site is what sets Land Surveyors United apart. In my mind, it is a "virtual community" where parties interested in "all things surveying" can come. Students, active professionals, educators, retirees all participate, contribute and make it a portal for education, social interaction and data exchange on a global scale. It is truly unlimited in it's potential to impact the land surveying community.

Matthew M Filusbusiness-partner

If it were not for Justin Farrow, I would not have a meaningful avenue to pursue my interest in education in Land Surveying. In this new world of the one man crew with a robotic total station and GPS equipment, where is the mentoring? Can one now graduate from a college or university with enough knowledge and skill to be a good Land Surveyor? Of course, not. Then how can one become a Professional Land Surveyor without following directly in the footsteps of another? The "internship" stage of professional development for Land Surveyors appears to be in jeopardy of becoming the missing link between education and expertise. Through daily interaction with one, more, ore any of the 2100+ members of Land Surveyors United, I have become more aware of the possibility for a sustainable future for the Land Surveyor to experience mentoring in a way that was never before possible. In an open forum, any Land Surveyor can ask a Land Surveying related question to the whole world, and likewise, any Land Surveyor can share his professional opinions and knowledge with the whole world. Justin's dedication, creativity, and overall good nature. Justin is not just a team player, he is a team builder.

Scott Warner colleague

Justin is one of the most creative individuals I know. He has integrity and rocks outside the box. I highly recommend him as a Creative Director; he is know to exceed the expectations of his customers and delivers long lasting results.

Inoel Mirandaservice-provider

I have worked on and off with Justin for years and every time has been a great learning experience. When it comes to the web Justin is the man with plan!

JimBo Thompsonservice-provider

Justin is one of the most honest and dedicated individuals I've ever met. His work ethic and passion distinguish himself from others and you can expect nothing less than 120% dedication from Justin. I enjoyed being his friend in college and am confident that I would enjoy being his colleague even more.

Justin Keeney education

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