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Consulting and Demography for public K-12 School Districts; Analyze K-12 school district student data demographics and spatial data for district use in facilities planning efforts utilizing ESRI products, including ArcGIS 9, ArcInfo and ArcView 3. Create formal demographic and planning reports and presentations for K-12 school district personnel, including superintendents and School Board members, using MS Excel, Word, Power Point, Jasc Paint, and Lotus. Fully implement training and preparing clients for ESRI software use, including a proprietary ESRI ArcGIS 9 extension called SchoolSite exclusive to Davis Demographics. Manage several projects for clients simultaneously while utilizing excellent time management and client relation skills, as well as supervising and delegating work to GIS Interns, Technicians and Analysts. Forecast and prepare time and money-saving ideas for project utilization. Create detailed proposals and contracts for client work. Have received excellent performance reviews and increased compensation based on merit for all reviews given. Manage the ordering and processing of ESRI software for clients' purchase through DDP (DDP is an authorized reseller of ESRI software, as well as a Business Partner of ESRI). I have received multiple letters of recommendation from my clients here at DDP directly due to my project management efforts.

GIS and GPS Earthwork Calculation and Data Management for Landscape Development; Created, analyzed and evaluated land development information in order to calculate earthwork movement for grading construction sites using Agtek and ESRI software. Using ESRI software, developed and analyzed engineer drawings (AutoCAD) to create various GIS exhibits for reference and to be analyzed by land development clients. Assisted with daily operations of company, including writing contract proposals, communicating with clients about project needs and marketing the company via creation of brochures and flyers. Implementing ArcIMS web-based mapping applications for clients and consulting them on the use of the application.

Generated and implemented mapping products for internal and external clients to support and assist in commercial real estate sales. Created various types of maps, including thematic maps, locator/street maps and aerial photo maps using MapInfo software in a PC environment supporting sales strategies. Provided and organized demographic profiles, maps and reports using contracted intranet information. Helped to adopt an efficient and well managed mapping service to the internal and external client incorporating greater accuracy and efficiency. Presented and summarized demographic and map product application to brokers for greater clarification to external clients. As part of a two-person team, improved internal client relations by emphasizing openness in communication and implementing an overall "can do" attitude. Formally and informally commended on exceptional client relations and increasing awareness of mapping services to the internal

A subsidiary of Rand McNally, the world's largest maker of maps and atlases; Edited, maintained and prepared Thomas Brothers mapping database library for publication of street guides. Digitized and drafted maps, and geocoded information into a custom GIS map database for use in creation of guides for publication, using ArcInfo derived software in a UNIX based environment. Collaborated within a team environment specializing in specific regional map updating and editing, while practicing excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Managed, delegated and integrated the updating of the main GIS database called TIGER (Topographically Integrated Geographic Encoded Referencing) and created demographic maps for use in the Census 2000. Edited and updated the TIGER file database using a custom UNIX environment mapping software. Researched data for and developed thematic and demographic maps for fieldwork and constant update of information for use in the Census 2000 using ArcView in PC based environment. Collaborated with GIS Specialists in colleague and client conferences and presentations for accurate information gathering and enhanced service quality.

B.A., Gis/Geography

Activities and Societies: Geography Club

B.A, Geography; Environmental Analysis And Geographic Information Systems

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