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
• Software: ESRI ArcGIS, ArcView, ArcIMS, Office, Macromedia Flash and Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Programming Languages: PHP (MySQL), HTML (CSS), Java, JavaScript; (can easily learn/adapt to others)
• Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows, UNIX
• Hardware: Handheld PCs, GPS units, printers, scanners, networking (wired and wi-fi), digital photography and video
• Additional: Build computers, provide technical support, wire home and office networks, design database driven websites.

Work Experience:

July 2003 to Present: SK1 Consulting, LLC - Consultant; Owner/Manager

• GIS Analysis
• Web Development
• IT Infrastructure
• Self Employed

October 2006 to February 2007: Proxix Solutions, Inc. - GIS Contractor - Urban Explorer Project

• Field verified metropolitan pedestrian pathways using ArcPad and GPS.
• Validated field-collected data using ortho-imagery and existing data.
• 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 & Technology Liaison

• Created maps and geographical analyses for specific policy work. Produced maps for coalition organizations.
• Redesigned the WLCV website including a database-driven tracking system for legislative votes on conservation issues.
• Resigned. Executive Director: Kerry Schumann, (608) 661-0845.

April 2001 to October 2002: Wisconsin Department of Commerce Brownfields Initiative - GIS Intern

• Redesigned the Brownfields Location Information System (BLIS) into a customized ArcIMS application. BLIS was an online map based query tool that located potential environmentally contaminated sites that were available for remediation and redevelopment. Project was merged into DNR’s BRRTS Web View.
• Focused on GIS, also utilized writing and graphic art skills.
• Limited Term Employment. Supervisor: Jason Scott, (608) 261-7714.

August 1994 to July 2000: Vista Marketing Group, Ltd. - Gas Station Manager

• Managed high cash-flow retail outlet. Duties included: hiring, firing, training, scheduling, payroll, invoice accounting, inventory, maintenance, bank deposits, pricing decisions, customer satisfaction, environmental monitoring, data transfer, dealt with sales representatives plus day to day random occurrences.
• Resigned. District Supervisor: Mark Schultz, 1-800-23VISTA ext. 104.

Personal References and Map Portfolio:

• Personal References available by request.
• Map Portfolio available at http://sk1consulting.com/maps/