Gis Specialist Resume
US
Profile
Team player with experience acquired in development of GIS applications and in research projects in several fields. Technical expertise in geodatabase management; structuring, management and integration of geospatial data; migration between various geomatics tools; handling of geographical data and realization of thematic maps. Focused on details, organized, good planner and meticulous person, ready to assume new challenges.
Education/Skills
Enrolled in a Java certificate program in Ramapo College
Completing requirements for Graduate GIS Certificate, Montclair State University, NJ (May 2012)
MA in Environmental Science, Montclair State University, NJ (May, 2011)
BA Earth Science/Education, Kean University, Union, NJ (2003)
Webmaster Certificate – Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ (2000)
Diploma in Client Server Technology, Chubb Institute, New Brunswick, NJ (1999) Programming Languages included: C++, Visual Basic, PowerBuilder & Oracle & Unix.
New Jersey teacher certification in Education/Earth Science
AutoCAD 2010 - 40 hour fundamentals certificate
Geomatics – ArcGIS (including Spatial Analyst and 3d Analyst), ArcView, Arc/Info, ArcIMS, Surfer, AutoCAD mapper, Hawths Tools
Infography – Paintshop, Photoshop
RDBMS – Access
Spreadsheet - Excel
Employment History
GIS Specialist, Confidential,
Somerset, NJ (November 2008 -Present) All aspects of GIS to solve problems and present results, including georectification of imagery and maps, cartographic design, Excel, Access, ModelBuilder, Spatial Analyst, Arc Server, CADD and Surfer. Assisted in the RI/FS investigation program for the White Swan Area Groundwater Contamination Superfund Site, including participation in groundwater sampling, and surface water and sediment sampling. Used GPS for sample location mapping and by using real-time high resolution screening techniques, site investigations could be modified dynamically in the field to incorporate ongoing findings. I also assisted with the management of the White Swan database using EQuIS and Access, loading electronic data deliverables (EDD) from analytical laboratories, checking the database for accuracy and completeness, and updating the database with qualifiers.
GIS Analyst Confidential,
Peru (May – July 2011) Using Google earth, ARCGIS 3d Analyst and Spatial Analyst to actively monitor the environmental impacts that might be caused by mining companies and conduct reclamation. Using Archydro to delineate watershed boundaries, which were of particular concern because of desert climate.
Graduate Assistant, Montclair University, Montclair, New Jersey (Sept 2007 – June 2008) Mapped the location of invasive plants in specific wetland areas along the Passaic River, using the Braun-Blanquett method, which involved identifying all species represented in the plot, and assigning each plant a code based on its contribution to the total area.
GIS Analyst, New Jersey Geological Survey, Trenton, New Jersey (Jan 2007 – Dec 2008). Provided support on projects, development of ARGCIS applications, digital analysis of data, and field work. Also provided much of the programming involved in producing a report that integrates data on New Jersey\'s water supplyand water transfers on a watershed basis. Was a coauthor on this report.
Education Coordinator, Confidential,
Sandy Hook, New Jersey (June 2007 – Dec 2007) Testing Optical Brightener Monitor in conjunction with other water quality organizations for the presence of effluence in outfalls. Refining protocol for other volunteer organizations to conduct their own studies. Developing educational programs and publications to educate the public about watersheds and non point source pollution. Training and facilitating a team of professionals to conduct presentations in pollution related topics. Manage a database of and maintain contact with schools and community groups, collaborate with education professionals, and continue professional development with new programs and resources. Involved in the New Jersey Microbial source tracking working group. Collaborated with members on the challenges of using optical brighteners as a source tracker; presented findings at urban coast seminar in Monmouth University.
Presentations & Publications
Confidential,
Challenges of using optical brighteners to track pollutant sources. Microbial Source Tracking as a Monitoring and Management Tool conference, October 2006.
Hofmann, Jeffrey; Domber, Stephen & Grimes, Anne: New Jersey Water Withdrawals, Uses, Transfers and Discharges by HUC11.
