RESUME
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Objective
Statement
To excel in an environment that allows me to display my skills in GIS and Urban Planning and earn a job that provides satisfaction as well as self development.
Work
experience
GIS Technician
Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute, Edmonton AB
August 2017 – August 2020
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Interpreted and mapped human footprint across the province of Alberta with ArcGIS using satellite imagery and GIS layers
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Coordinated and undertook quality assurance on work prior to passing it on
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Created innovative approaches to workflow to improve work quality and production
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Analyzed large datasets and metadata, created maps and graphs, and presented findings to colleagues and stakeholders
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Summarized and exported GIS information as required for analyses
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Wrote and edited metadata reports for large datasets
Cartographic Technologist Assistant
Ministry of Transportation, St. Catharines ON
May 2015 - Dec 2015
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Created map products using ArcGIS encompassing Ontario railways, contractors, and highways using provincial datasets for clients within the Ministry of Transportation
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Analyzed, edited, and standardized provincial datasets using ArcGIS software
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Created map products to comply with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
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Performed queries, joins, geocoding, imports, and exports within ArcMap to complete daily tasks
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Effectively documented and presented to the entire department a summary of all work completed
Infrastructure Management Analyst
Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Kitchener ON
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
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Analyzed field maps and reports to accurately update the Regional storm water GIS dataset in an oracle spatial environment
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Independently assessed the Regional pavement construction history GIS dataset and updated information using the transportation capital program, construction drawings, engineering tender numbers and construction history files
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Developed solid understanding of storm and pavement infrastructure using GeoMedia and Microsoft Access software
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Created and utilized queries, warehouses, maps, tables, and forms within daily work flows
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Tracked changes made in GIS datasets and created “How-to” manuals that served as S.O.P’s for the Region of Waterloo
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Performed site visits to collect, measure, and record infrastructure asset information
Skills
Teamwork
Communication
Initiative
Detail Oriented
Research
Leadership
Problem Solving
Analysis
Software
ArcGIS
AutoCAD Map 3D
MapInfo
GeoMedia
QGIS
Manifold
FME
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Access
Adobe Illustrator
SketchUp
Languages
Python
VB.net
SQL
HTML/CSS
JavaScript
Education
Niagara College
GIS - Geospatial Management Post-Graduate Certificate
2016 - 2017
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Environmental Studies, Honours Planning
2011 - 2016
Notable
Projects
Project Manager
Complete Streets Thesis Project, Niagara College
Sept 2016 - June 2017
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Utilized ArcGIS and Python to create a model to assess the completeness (accessibility, walkability, aesthetics, etc.) of Welland Avenue in St. Catharines.
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Collected data such as road network, bus routes, land parcels, etc. through online open source and field collection
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Organized and conducted meetings for a team of three people to discuss project progress
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Delegated tasks to team members and ensured the tasks were completed on time and in an efficient manner
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Communicated regularly and effectively with the client and project advisor to confirm the project was within scope, on budget, and on track