GIS Analyst Resume Profile

Career Objective

To pursue a career as a GIS Specialist or GIS Analyst and to further my knowledge of these fields

Relevant Coursework

Intro to Remote Sensing, Maps and Remote Sensing, Remote Sensing of the Physical Environment, Adv Remote Sensing, Intro to Geodatabases, Survey of Geospatial Technology, Principles of GIS, Intermediate GIS, Adv GIS, Cartographic Sciences, GPS/GIS in Ag Eng, Geospatial Agronomic Management, GIS Programming
World Geography, Planetary Geology, Natural Hazards, Applied Geophysics, Physical Geography, Intro to Meteorology, Conservation of Natural Resources

Computer and Software Skills

ArcGIS 9.3 through 10.1: ArcMap, ArcCatalog, Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst, 3D Analyst
Windows 7/Vista/XP
Earth Resources Data Analysis System Imagine 2011 ERDAS
Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint
Statistical Package for the Social Sciences SPSS
Python Programming via ArcGIS applications

Projects

Bahamas Field Course:
Used GPS systems for navigation and mapping of salinity data in fresh water environments for analysis with previous data
Collected coordinates for invasive species of trees on the island for study and comparison with earlier data
Conducted meteorological research of subtropical climates based on visual examination and remote sensing
Intermediate GIS:
Used LiDAR data to measure and map tree canopy heights to determine health of the vegetation
Utilized GPS/GIS to map areas for tree removal following a road safety study
Conducted watershed analysis to identify the best location for placing a 3000 sq meter complex in Starkville, MS
GPS/GIS in Ag Eng:
Analyzed demographic data to identify migration trends in identified population groups
Employed the HotSpot Analysis Tool to identify migration nodes
Geospatial Agronomic Management:
Applied Krieging and Interpolated Distance Weighted tools to analyze and map data for specific types of vegetation
Designated future crop management zones based on the analysis
Principles of GIS:
Used Network Analysis tools to analyze and map historical traffic data within a traffic movement efficiency research project

Work Experience and History

Confidential

Working in a 3 man team, fulfilled the roles of Rodman, Lineman, and Technician
Responsible for creating Real Time Kinematic Mapping stations for optimal satellite communication
Using RTK Mapping, recorded data points for levee reinforcement to meet safety regulations

Confidential

Worked as a Lab Technician performing Mississippi Soil Sample tests
Input MSS test data in Excel along with XY coordinates taken from the field with handheld GPS unit
Handled the repair and use of ATV's in the field

Confidential

Handled heavy machines used for throwing clay targets so the events ran smoothly
Dealt closely with shooters/customers to ensure satisfaction