Amanda Miner, Msgis, Gisp Email & Phone Number

Westlake Village, Ca

- Oversee all GIS Services projects- Unique combination of knowledge relevant to water resource management and water utilities: GIS/Remote Sensing, water, hydrology, natural resources, spatial land use planning, environmental impacts and permitting- Responsible for collaboration with civil engineers, land surveyors, and county GIS/Planning Depts for our development/environmental projects, and verifying geospatial accuracy for performing environmental impact analyses.- Specialize in building capacity in geospatial skills within developing nations, particularly for the water provision/water resources, environmental, health, and disaster response sectors. - Devise unique and highly customized workflow-based GIS solutions, with a primary focus on end user needs- Integrate a combination of innovative technologies to provide web and mobile mapping applications wherever they are needed, often with limited connectivity. - Currently managing multiple projects in Ghana, as well as projects in Kenya, Uganda, DRC, Zambia, Rwanda, and the Central African Republic.

Westlake Village, Ca

- Received grant funding from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation in order to create geospatial decision support solutions that address clean water challenges in Asutifi North District, Ghana. - Developed Integrated geospatial information platform that manages waterpoint and infrastructure data from field collection through to reporting outputs- Web application provides a variety of geospatial tools for the user to explore and query the data- Pilot program that will be replicated in 5 additional locations, the goal being to improve WASH metrics/ reach SDG goals. - Designed, implemented, and currently manage the geodatabase architecture and schema for the company’s new GIS server. - Revised company data management practices, provide ongoing training, and resolve data interoperability issues.- Developed GIS business plan for expanding GIS services into new industry sectors, particularly water utility, water resources, and facilities management.- Reconstructed product-driven GIS workflow and data management for tree surveys, from data collection setup to canopy digitization and final report automation. Redesigned tree survey data schema, wrote extensive python script, and built model to auto-generate canopy and woodland geometry. - Revised workflow and schema for jurisdicational delineations, and developed model to automate geometry and data processes.- Remote sensing and orthoimagery acquisition- Provide cartographic outputs for reports, legal exhibits, decision support, and client/public educationSKILL SET: This position requires the regular use of ArcMap, QGIS, GlobalMapper, Python scripting & modeling, geodatabase architecture/schema, cartography, and more recently web application development.

Santa Barbara, California Area

- Geodatabase Schema Creation- Dataset Creation and Management (e.g. Global Demographics, Refugee Asylum, Economics, Education)- Arcscan automation to create global raster-to-vector dataset- Image classification- FGDC Metadata Creation for large datasets

Thousand Oaks, California

As Principal Investigator, performed an innovative research and analysis project for the fire ecology department. Used ArcGIS and statistical software (‘R’) to perform complex environmental modeling and analysis, determining the optimum defensible space needed to limit structure loss during wildfire events. Based on structure survival in historic fires, assessed whether greater than 100ft of defensible space (i.e. further impact to native vegetation) would reduce losses. Results strongly indicate that it does not. However, requirements for firefighter safety needs must be considered alongside results.Successfully obtained two individual grants in order to support this study.Currently developing materials for use by a wide variety of audiences: scientists, firefighters, education, and homeowners.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks, Ca

Generated thematic map series for inclusion in academic publication: an environmental and social assessment of air quality and nitrogen soil deposition across the greater Los Angeles regionManagement, digitization, and editing of the restoration ecology department's invasive species and treatment database. Assisted on the post-Springs fire restoration project; the planting and establishment of 23,000 native grasses/shrubs/trees in a riparian area.Developed comprehensive basic training in GIS for new interns over summer 2014..

Newbury Park

Performed biological assessment review for new coastal development, identifying areas of non-compliance and providing expert input for attaining successful complianceWorked on expedited online permitting program for the City of Oxnard. This involved compliance with California Title 24 Energy law, as well as working with southern California Edison, Environmental Science Associates (ESA) and the City of Oxnard’s Building and Permits Office. Performed schedule updates, research, meeting summaries and task managementDeveloped Utility Management software metrics for the City of Thousand Oaks

Edited manuscripts prior to submission to academic journals in the Natural Resource, Wildlife and Vegetation, GIS and Remote Sensing fields

Northridge, Ca

Maintained, organized, and catalogued academic resources, and performed digitization of materials.Assisted faculty and students in locating materials for educational instruction and academic presentation.

Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties

Independently monitored the breeding success of the endangered California Least Tern for two consecutive breeding seasons. Observed and recorded numbers, breeding activity, behavior, foraging and predator problems, assimilated data, and produced official reports for statewide resource publication.Performed numerous site assessments for environmental permitting compliance, as outlined in mitigation agreements (Streambed Alteration Agreements, Habitat Restoration Agreements, etc.). Followed up on all matters of non-compliance, achieving a high rate of responsiveness and cooperation. Worked collaboratively with Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish & Wildlife, and California Coastal Commission.Gained significant experience in local, state, and federal interagency collaboration on key logistical and law enforcement issues.

Master’S Degree, Geographic Information Systems, 4.0

Spatial Analysis, Remote Sensing: Earth Observation, Data Modeling, Project Management, Environmental Policy & Policy Analysis.

Master’S Degree, Natural Resources, 4.0

Global Issues in NR, Local Agenda 21 & Natural Resources, Human Dimensions of NRM, Community Based NRM. Human-Wildlife Conflict.

Bachelor’S Degree, Museum & Exhibition Design, 3.0

Spatial Design, Exhibition Design, Graphics and Print Media, Information Graphics, Architectural Rendering (Manual & CAD).