Heather Mcgregor Email and Phone Number

Heather is a GIS analyst with an undergraduate degree from the University of Guelph in Geography, minoring in GIS and Environmental Analysis. Heather has five years of practical professional experience in the geomatics field. She has been using ESRI ArcGIS products (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, now ArcPro) since 2008 for spatial data mapping, database management, spatial querying, and general management of GIS. Her work at KBM includes the creation and management of a wide variety of professional quality paper and web maps and related databases, as well as utilizing Python to automate repetitive tasks and customize analysis. She is experienced in processing large quantities of point cloud data and aerial imagery, and performing necessary quality checks. Heather provides GIS support for the consulting department and KBM store, creating various maps and models to meet specific client requirements.

Responsibilities range from map creation to GIS database management and geospatial analysis in a multidisciplinary environment. Utilization of industry-leading GIS software including ESRI ArcGIS, MapInfo, Google Earth Pro, Geo-Pinpoint, AutoCAD Map 3D, and 3D Sketch-upPerformed digitizing, spatial data creation/maintenance and management in ArcGIS, MapInfo and GoogleEarth to build spatial database for Bell Mobility's MAI staffExtensively trained on the concept of ESRI SHP, MapInfo TAB and KML/KMZ file formats for efficient organization and manipulation of spatial dataPerformed validation on multiple sets of geocoded addresses using spatial join in MapInfo and distance verification method written in VBA script for MS Excel that improved overall quality of the data

Improved customer service skills as a keyholder in a busy coffee shop.

Specializing in foreign affairs and US policy, responsibilities included researching countries of interest, writing policy/issue briefs, online articles, and action alerts for MCC Washington Office. Also undertook administrative duties.