I currently provide consulting services through Black Cat GIS and Biological for businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits in GIS analyses, field work and scientific research, and education/outreach. Recruiters: do not waste you time contacting me. I am extremely happy with my contracting/ consulting work and will not respond to messages or invites to join other companies full time.-Over 20 years experience in Geographic Information Systems software: Delivery of spatial analyses that combined traditional field collected data with a variety of GIS tools via orthoimagery, LiDAR, and Digital Elevation Models. Skilled in production documentation and reporting.-Teaching & Education: Five+ years experience teaching laboratory courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Experience teaching at the informal level in the zoo environment to ages ranging from kindergarten to adult. Active educator in local conservation community; presenting training and programs to adult volunteers and Master Naturalists. Adjunct instructor for environmental science course at Lee College, Baytown, TX.-Research & Design: Talented designer, builder, and troubleshooter of GIS program files and outputs. Produced map products for publication and online interactive use. Front-runner in using spatial analyses to answer research questions pertaining to conservation. -Technical Systems & Applications: Post graduate specialization in GIS conservation techniques. Possess hands-on experience and education in ESRI software, R statistical software, creation of field data collection apps for GPS use, database management, and use of field equipment (motorized boats, ATVs, trailers, etc.). Well-versed in technical scientific writing, grant application and reporting, and manuscript publication.-On the Ground Experience: Raised in deep East Texas with hands on experience in the agriculture field (cattle, commercial poultry, forestry) and an Animal Science B.S. degree from LSU. Cared for exotic species at AZA accredited zoos across the country. Skills in field capture and handling of southeastern U.S. and Mid-Atlantic wildlife.-Personal Success Factors: Problem solving, research curiosity, and creativity talents with strong analytical bias. Passionate educator that seeks to teach through a combination of demonstration, student-centered learning and the Socratic method. Personable and proactive team player with the ability to lead the project lifecycle process and confidently interface with people at all levels of an organization and partner communities.