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Sacramento, California

Sacramento, California

• San Diego Ocean Planning Project GIS Technical Lead
• Coordinate GIS efforts for the planning partnership between the State Lands Commission and the San Diego Unified Port District. The partnership seeks to develop a management framework and interactive spatial tool to.
• Direct and support data gathering efforts for the partnership, researching and analyzing available resources while working with stakeholders to acquire the best available data.GIS Analysis and Data Development
• Perform geospatial analysis and develop authoritative GIS content related to Commission assets across the state.
• Generate appropriate metadata for dataset publication and distribution. Consult with subject matter experts across the Commission in order to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Publish and distribute data through the Commission's GIS data portal and other project specific websites.

Sacramento, California

• Data Development and Analysis
• Develop and maintain a library of GIS datasets by collecting and analyzing various source materials.
• Search historical archives and georeference historical maps and technical drawings for GIS software.
• Create and update GIS metadata in compliance with current standards.
• Perform GIS database construction and maintenance using enterprise GIS software.Web GIS
• Create division specific Web mapping applications. These applications are available on the Commission's internal network and allow easy access to up-to-date versions of datasets used by each division.

Redding, CA

• Geospatial Analysis
• Conducted analysis with vector and raster data using ArcGIS software to support resource management planning on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Analysis supported projects involving reforestation, community fire.
• Utilized extraction, proximity, and overlay geoprocessing tools and a variety of tools from the Spatial Analyst toolbox. Also used Model Builder and Python to carry out more complex or iterative tasks.Map Production
• Produced maps to support research, monitoring activities, public safety, and to assess resource management alternatives.
• Created maps in support of fire prevention efforts and to help fire management officers with decisions regarding fire suppression and mitigation. Data Management
• Updated enterprise and file geodatabases, organized data for interdisciplinary teams, and answered questions regarding data availability and appropriate usage.

Irvine, CA

• Wrote a report based on interviews and research to highlight the options available for a new invasive plant management system. As a result, developed a custom ArcGIS 10 tool that uses Python scripts to associate data.
• Collected GPS data during invasive plant survey events using Trimble GPS units.

Costa Mesa, CA

• Developed a water usage geospatial tool and maintenance plan in connection with the demonstration garden.
• Helped the garden manager implement water efficient practices and communicate garden objectives to volunteers.

Durham, North Carolina

• Performed alkalinity titrations on collected water samples. Several of the samples were associated with ongoing hydraulic fracturing studies being conducted through the university.

Los Angeles, CA

• Led school hikes, helped run campfire programs, and frequently ran the nature center.
• Completed a series of volunteer trainings to effectively lead school tours.

Master Of Environmental Management & Certificate Of Geospatial Analysis

Concentration: Water and Air Resources.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Business Economics

Minor: Accounting Completed college honors program and graduated magna cum laude.