Objectives:
- Excel professionally by utilizing my organizational skills, attention to detail, versatility and aptitude
- Creatively apply the correct technological solution that efficiently and effectively achieves project goals
- Expand my current GIS and technical capacity through organized training and independent learning
Education:
- Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2004
- BS Geography (Human-Environment Interaction Focus) from University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2002
- Charles B. Whitnall High School, Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1994
Technical Skills:
- GIS Skills: map production, data manipulation, database creation, geocoding, shapefile editing, geoprocessing, projections, GPS field verification, data validation using orthophotography, Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst extensions
- Software: ESRI ArcGIS, ArcView, ArcIMS; Microsoft Office; Macromedia Flash and Dreamweaver; Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; FEMA’s HAZUS-MH
- Programming Languages: PHP (MySQL), HTML (CSS), Java, JavaScript
- Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows, UNIX
- Hardware: Handheld PCs, GPS units, printers, scanners, networking (wired and wi-fi), digital photography and video
- Additional skills: Build computers, provide technical support, wire home and office networks, design database driven websites
Work Experience:
August 2009 to Present: Association of State Floodplain Managers - GIS Contractor
- Working on a project comparing HAZUS-MH flood damage estimates to actual NFIP claims in areas of Dane County affected by the June 2008 flooding in Wisconsin.
- The analysis includes many geoprocesses on raster and vector data prior to importing the data and feature classes into the FEMA produced software HAZUS (Hazards US).
- Currently finalizing a report on the methodology and results of this analysis.
- Presented “Comparative GIS Analysis of June 2008 Flood Damages in Dane County” at UW-Madison GIS Day Expo, November 2009.
- Contract expires upon delivery of report. Project Manager: Jeff Stone, (608) 274-0123
May 2007 to November 2009: New Home Construction - General Contractor
- Designed, planned, organized and implemented the construction of my new home.
- Interviewed, vetted and hired all sub-contractors and supervised their work.
- Researched and self-trained or was taught and became skilled at many new trades.
October 2006 to February 2007: Proxix Solutions, Inc. - GIS Contractor
- Verified metropolitan pedestrian pathways in the field using ArcPad and GPS.
- Validated field-collected data using ortho-imagery and existing data in ArcGIS.
- Formatted data to meet database and contract specifications.
- Contract expired. General Manager: Hans Dumke, (608) 828-2800
August 2003 to March 2006: Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters - GIS Specialist
- Created maps and geographical analyses for specific policy work in order to create a non-partisan conservation majority in the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly.
- Maps were used in publications and on the internet for distribution to the public, to legislative decision makers, and within the organization for planning purposes.
- Worked extensively with GIS data from LTSB (Legislative Technology Services Bureau) and Wisconsin DNR (Department of Natural Resources) for map production.
- Redesigned the WLCV website including a database-driven tracking system for legislative votes on conservation issues, as well as provided technical support to staff.
- Resigned. Executive Director: Kerry Schumann, (608) 661-0845
April 2001 to October 2002: Wisconsin Dept. of Commerce, Brownfields Initiative - GIS Intern
- Redesigned the Brownfields Location Information System (BLIS) into a customized ArcIMS application under the guidance of Gary Schultz, GIS Coordinator.
- BLIS was an online map-based query tool that located potential environmentally contaminated sites that were available for remediation and redevelopment.
- Focused on learning GIS application development and desktop GIS skills.
- Presented “Using ArcIMS as a Template for Future Specific Application Development” at EWUG (ESRI Wisconsin Users Group) Conference, November 2001.
- BLIS named GIS Site of the Week at GIS.com, February 21, 2002.
- Limited Term Employment. Supervisor: Jason Scott, (608) 261-7714
Personal References and Map Portfolio:
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