Project Manager / Gis Analyst Resume
Boston, MA
Summary of Qualifications
Effective project management and policy development professional with 5 plus years of working with organizations that engage corporate, non - profit and government institutions. Quality-focused and results-oriented background with a highly technical skill set that delivers significant results within strict deadline requirements.
Professional Experience
Confidential Boston, MA Project Manager / GIS Analyst - Senate Redistricting
- Managed and staffed a group of 7 team members, 4 contractors and dozens of internal and external staff for the entire redistricting operation for the Massachusetts Senate, resulting in a publicly praised and legally unchallenged adjustment of the state’s electoral districts
- Recognized savings of $1.4 million through shared services, vendor adjustments and project restructuring
- Drafted and negotiated policies, RFP’s, contracts and legal agreements
- Created, maintained and analyzed demographic and political databases from various sources to visually convey information using GIS technology
- Trained more than four dozen public officials and staff in data analysis and creating and formatting quantitative information for use in redistricting
- Drafted technical training documents and numerous “best practice” reports and recommendations
- Contributed to the design and content of the state’s first-ever webpage
Confidential Boston, MA Research Analyst, Municipalities and Regional Government Committee
- Served as a policy resource for government officials, businesses and the public on smart growth, zoning and land use issues affecting Massachusetts
- Guided the passage of statewide reforms which offered a comprehensive array of cost-saving and efficiency-creating tools for cities and towns across the Commonwealth
- Drafted proposals, analyzed pending projects and made policy recommendations
- Represented Committee members in meetings with federal and state office holders, and various stakeholders and constituencies
- Coordinated and scheduled weekly public hearings and events
Confidential Boston, MA Legislative & Communications Aide
- Facilitated communication and problem resolution between various state agencies and constituents
- Responded to all media inquiries and drafted all press releases
- Researched and drafted grant applications and other funding initiatives
- Planned and coordinated events and appearances
Confidential Cambridge, MA Sales Consultant
- Engaged potential customers, recognized client needs and generated sales
Technical Skills
Macintosh and PC formats, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Crystal Reports, ESRI ArcGIS, Maptitude GIS, Adobe Photoshop, political and demographic databases, social media platforms