Colin Leslie Email & Phone Number

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Research Design and AnalysisMy expertise in research design and analysis allows me to develop and implement innovative approaches to public lands research including survey administration and deployment of automated sensor networks (trail counters, vehicle counters, trail cameras). I am proficient in scripting environments (specifically R, SQL, Arcade, PowerM) and have experience with data visualization, statistical modeling, and the development of custom scripts for complex data processing.Data Management and Process OptimizationI have a proven track record of developing and implementing data management and process optimization solutions. I have led the development and implementation of a consolidated research and monitoring database, consolidated multiple data collection instruments into a unified mobile platform, reduced the time required for inventories by over 90%, implemented a unified Survey123 form for documenting field equipment installations, led the migration of project maps and location management to ArcGIS Online, and transitioned paper-based visitor surveys to a digital platform.Project Management and ConsultationI am a skilled project manager with experience leading large-scale research initiatives from conception to completion, managing budgets, teams, and project outcomes. I have supervised and coordinated field teams for timely project completion, assisted project managers by developing and implementing PowerQuery automation in Excel workbooks, mentored teams in research and scientific computing best practices, and provided data advisory services to a variety of agencies.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Evaluate the use, as well as the users, of Landsat satellite imagery across sectors including water management, forestry, and land use land cover mapping and modeling. Assist in development and administration of qualitative and quantitative survey research to examine the social and economic values and benefits of remote sensing satellite technology.Assist with administration of the National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics system including monitoring database for anomalous data, assisting parks with visitor use collection protocols and equipment, identification of visitation trends, and compiling raw and summary data for external data requests. Developed custom MS Access database for tracking data management issues and requests.Lead the development of twenty-four waterfowl hunter and birder workshops in twelve cities across the United. Workshops employed nominal group techniques to gather and prioritize key attributes of waterfowl hunting and birding recreational activities. Attributes were analyzed using inductive content analysis in a custom MS Access database to identify highest priority attributes for inclusion in a stated choice waterfowl stakeholder survey.Compiled socio-demographic data and maps for the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan..

Assist professors with grading and evaluation of student performance. Provide additional resources and consultation for students seeking extra help with course topics.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Instructed 60 university undergraduates in weekly lab regarding theoretical concepts and application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Topics included data management, vector analysis, raster analysis, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and model development. Restructured lab material and updated content which resulted in increased comprehension of the material. Prepared and synthesized teaching materials from a wide range of sources including university, private, and public holdings. Administered materials (tests and worksheets) to evaluate student performance and comprehension of materials.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Employed a wide range of descriptive and inferential statistical analysis to evaluate, summarize and report human dimensions related research to Denali National Park managers. Visitor responses to stated preference surveys were analyzed in order to evaluate visitor attitudes, tolerance thresholds and satisfaction with natural and anthropogenic noise sources within the park including air tour overflights and shuttle buses.

Yosemite National Park

Research:Developed transportation and visitor use models utilizing a combination of data collection and investigative methods including vehicle and pedestrian automated counters, GPS pedestrian tracking, People-At-One-Time counts, Vehicle-At-One-Time counts and shuttle use data. Analyzed and synthesized data using multiple regression and descriptive statistics to develop integrated visitor use models for predicting visitor use and distribution as a function of temporal and visitor use level metrics.Coordinated development of protocols and analysis methods for use of automated pedestrian and vehicle sensing technologiesfor both short term and long term plans.GIS/Spatial:Designed and maintained numerous spatial and non-spatial databases in order to improve data validation, integrity, analysis automation, and backup. Designed Microsoft Access database for management of trail counter data including tracking deployment dates and locations, download logs, implementation of correction coefficients, and automation of basic analysis including tabulation and graphing of daily, weekly and monthly trail use levels. Identification and cleanup of redundant data including creation of topologies, projection of data to meet park standards, ensuring existence and accuracy of metadata, and development of naming conventions and data structures for shared resources. Co-developed GIS training for park resource managers. Course material included designing file geodatabases, structuring databases using domains and subtypes, checking GIS and GPS data for topological errors, automating correction of errors, and use of map templates and styles to unify graphic identity. Provided technical support to various branches within Resources Management and Science on relational database design, spatial database design, ArcGIS installation and use, Trimble GPS hardware use, field survey techniques, and general computer use.

Devils Postpile National Monument

Maintained trails, monument infrastructure, and utility systems.Developed MS Access database for tracking condition, location and maintenance of trail signs throughout monument. Conducted riverbank assessment of San Joaquin River north of park unit. Documented vegetation structure, erosion conditions, bank morphology, and riverbed substrate composition using a combination of GPS and manual survey methods.Provided GIS assistance for Environmental Impact documents of various park projects. Initiated and developed the monument’s GIS program for local development of GIS-based material and data analysis.

Institute For Cartographic Design

Designed cartographic based materials for clients inside and outside of the university. Primary projects included redesign of the primary park map for Humboldt Redwoods State Park and development of street maps including the geolocation of business for production of a local event guide publication.

Department Of Geography

Instructed undergraduate students in a bi-weekly lab on application and interpretation of introductory GIS concepts including spatial analysis, remote sensing, traditional land survey, handheld GPS, and beginning graphic design.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Human Dimensions Of Natural Resources, Graduate

Park studies research with a focus on Wilderness Character evaluation in Rocky Mountain National Park. Spatial analysis of natural.

Geography, Geographic Information Science And Cartography

Activities and Societies: Geographic Society, Natural Resource ClubMinor in Anthropology. Conducted Senior Field Research in Tibet.