OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a GIS Technician that will utilize and broaden my existing skills as well as provide opportunities to advance my capabilities as a GIS Analyst and overall project and program management abilities.

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE

Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Access, ESRI ArcGIS 10.0, ESRI ArcSDE 10.0 2008, ESRI ArcView 8, ESRI ArcView 3.2, MicroStation 7.1, MicroStation CAD, ESRI Arc Server 2008, Pathfinder Office, Mr. SIDS.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sigma Consulting

Confidential

Exclusively contracted to CH2MHill tasked with creating, designing, and the continuous update of maps and diagrams for the Program Delivery Plan PDP maintained in support of the federally mandated Sanitary Sewer Overflow SSO Program for the City of Baton Rouge. The PDP for the City's SSO Program supported over 94 projects with an estimated program budget of 1.4 billion. Support and maintenance responsibilities included creating digital GIS data, on - screen digitizing editing GIS spatial data and attribute tables manipulating layer symbology to create readable maps using graphic and cartographic skills locating and analyzing existing spatial data including coordinates, datums and projections. Produced and maintained SSO Program maps and diagrams that were also used in conjunction with an online website allowing the public to match home addresses with scheduled SSO construction project . Created maps and diagrams specifically for use by Mayor Kip Holden's office, Council District members, Civic Associations, CH2MHill Project Managers, consultants, and field technicians. Reviewed project files to update GIS data and diagrams to reflect as-built conditions as projects were completed. In addition to GIS Technician responsibilities in support of the City's SSO Program, also tasked with creating and managing data as well as producing maps and diagrams for projects under the Baton Rouge Green Light transportation program. Participated in company outreach programs including Earth Day and community clean-up projects and also coordinated company functions including barbeques, parties, and crawfish boils.

Confidential

GIS Technician-Team Leader

Tasked to inventory the electrical polls and associated utility infrastructure owned, operated, and maintained by Dixie Electric Membership Corporation DEMCO . Daily GPS data collections were converted to usable mapping information using ArcView 3.2, transferred to area supervisor to be assimilated with other data, and forwarded to the client. Daily operations and data collection tasks were self -supervised based on data transfer deadlines and scheduling by the area supervisor and project manager. Also responsible for training, supervising, and leading 2-3 man field teams as well as processing data collected by said teams. In charge of vehicle maintenance, equipment upkeep, and records related to said maintenance.

Confidential

GIS Technician/Field Technician

• East Baton Rouge Parish Infrastructure Mapping and Update Project
• Louisiana Department of Transportation Infrastructure Model for Economic Development TIMED Project
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District New Madrid Floodway Supplemental Environmental Impact State, Joint Readiness Training Center-Fort Polk Bog and Seeps Identification and Inventory Project.
• St. Tammany Parish Emergency Response System Update Project
• Dare County Joint Naval and Air Force Bombing Rage Red-cockaded Woodpecker Survey Project
• NASA Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster Recovery Team Member

Confidential

Volunteer Environmental Technician

Coordinated environmental management and fire protection programs with Isla de Ons. Assisted in revegetation projects, helped repair infrastructure features, and constructed points of access and paths for residents and visitors.

Confidential

District Technician

Assisted District Conservationist in surveying duties in preparation for land and vegetation restoration projects. Experienced in revegetation procedures designed to prevent shoreline erosion and reestablish plant communities in freshwater, brackish, and marine conditions. Acted as temporary project manager for revegetation projects. Responsible for the calibration and maintenance of field equipment and routine maintenance of District vehicles and boats. Charged with regular updating and consolidation of current and previous project files and data. Liaison between District office and private consultant firms regarding maps ad specifications acquisitions. Responsible for coordinating a community beautification project by creating information packets, organizing publicity, and heading distribution of plants to the public.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

• I can create, maintain and update standard and custom GIS maps
• I can conduct research and validation of data contained in the spatial and relational databases used to provide map services for GIS maps and applications
• I can produce printed maps showing map features, grid boundaries, relevant project locations, etc.
• I can relate duties assigned by the Response and Recovery data management section or their designee
• I can maintain a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and working relationship with office employees, and division client's GIS contacts
• I have the ability to interpret, identify, assess, or diagnose a variety technical issues furnished in written, oral, diagram, and plan approaches that respond to problems or challenges
• I have the ability to prioritize work and research information to complete work independently and multi-task duties.
• I can use a personal computer with Microsoft Windows 7 and Office 2007/2010
• I can use ArcGIS 10.1 desktop software for preparing and maintaining such maps, along with the ability to analyze and summarize data
• I have ArcGIS experience including but not limited to constructing polygons using coordination geometry, map document project creation, import of shape and point data from external data sources, projection conversion, symbology, and use and manipulation of geo-databases.
• I can enter data into a computer terminal, PC, or other keyboard device requiring continuous or repetitive arm-hand-eye movement
• I can remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time
• I can perceive color as defined by the Inter Society Color Council-National Bureau of Standards system
• I can perform fine hand movements in the accurate use of pointing devices and
• I can lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and more.