GIS Technician Resume

SUMMARY:

As a GIS Technician, Proficient in editing topology, Spatial Analysis and Map making
Experienced with geocoding centerlines, tracing and digitizing parcels and Geo - reference CAD files
Played key role in creating and expanding GIS database for the City of Smyrna from raw data

EXPERTISE AREA:

Self-motivated and innovative problem solver in a team or independent environment with a strong background in both GIS and Environmental Principles
Exceptional analytical skills and detail oriented
Superior oral and written communication skills
Implement best practices and result focused
Presentation at Annual Water Resources Conference UWG(University of West Georgia) Carrollton,” Algal Blooms in Lake Allatoona” for Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority and Army Corps Engineers (Feb 2008)
Analysis on “Eutrophication of Allatoona Septic or Sewer “ at Symposium of Student Scholars held by URISA in KSU (April 2008)
Represented City of Smyrna at KSU and URISA GIS Events (2007-08)
Volunteered for iCoast team USGS in classifying and analyzing aerial imagery of Hurricane Sandy (Oct 2014)
Volunteered for Digitizing buildings during Hurricane Matthew with GIS Corps/ American Red Cross (Nov 2016)
Involved in environmental activities such as cleanup activities, workshops, water analysis, presented posters, seminars and papers based on original research and analysis

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Extensive knowledge of software applications including ARCGIS software, DBMS concepts
Proficient in Editing, creating data and Digitizing (ArcGIS)
Highly trained in Microsoft Word 2000, Excel 2010, Access and other Office applications
Executed installations, upgrades and configuration of windows systems and ARCGIS
Worked immensely with Windows, Outlook 2000 and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of QGIS and OSM (Open Street Map)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

GIS Technician

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Maintain and update City GIS Files and create Data that includes Parcels, Fire Hydrants, Roads, Police Beats, City Limits, Water and Sewer, Fire Districts, Fiber Network Vaults etc.
Geo-reference CAD files and scan Maps with aerial photos of the City
Geocode Roads, trace parcels, buildings and digitize outlines from aerial photos
Worked with Census Bureau Data Files and produce end user GIS Maps for the City Officials
Assist in compiling and preparing reports, spreadsheets and databases related to GIS
Execute GIS software installations in the City Computers
Field operations include taking images of City to produce digital GIS Maps
Log GPS points, collect data using Trimble technology, put it together in ArcGIS and create user friendly Maps
Hands on working experience with digitizing utilizing Aerial Imagery Data
Created 3D buildings using Google Sketch up for city of Smyrna.
Updated City’s Centerlines and Demographic data for Census Bureau in ARCGIS
Experience with Geodatabase topology and editing in ARCGIS

Field Investigator

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Surveyed different cross- sections of people and input their views regarding better living conditions
Analyze based on the input received and present officials how to develop the City sustainably
Perform calculations and prepare customized documentation on project activities.
Statistical analysis of data and investigate diverse data to establish best practices for sustainable living.