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Denver, Colorado, United States

CDOT’s Performance and Asset Management Branch (PAMB) in the Division of Transportation Development (DTD) manages and coordinates CDOT’s Performance and Asset Management programs. The Branch informs the department strategic planning and decision-making tools that effectively measure, analyze, forecast, and communicate to staff and transportation stakeholders the performance of CDOT’s programs and investment decisions. PAMB produces several reports required by statute including the Annual Performance Plan, as well as voluntary reports and performance measurement tools. PAMB also manages an external performance dashboard that communicates how much drivers pay for Colorado’s transportation system, how their dollars are invested, and the condition of CDOT’s assets.As the Performance Measures Program Manager, I manage the development of all department-wide performance reporting, whether required by statute or voluntarily. I also develop the yearly work program for the performance program to ensure accurate delivery of performance information, and meeting all statutory deadlines. Additionally, I manage the department-wide effort to develop tools and reporting that clearly communicate to external stakeholders and also informs CDOT's internal strategic planning and decision making processes by providing tools that measure, analyze, forecast and communicate to staff and other stakeholders the performance of CDOT’s programs and the impacts of the Department’s investment decisions.

Denver, Colorado, United States

This position is located in CDOT's Division of Transportation Development (DTD), Performance and Asset Management Branch. This position will learn to perform assignments with direction and assistance from others.Under the guidance of senior staff, this position supports the Department's performance reporting efforts to external stakeholders including:- Development and delivery of the FAST Performance Report.- Development and delivery of the CDOT SMART Performance Report.- Development and delivery of the department process metrics "4DX".- Content for CDOT Performs and Your CDOT Dollar websites.- Performance-based investment decision making support.This position collaborates with work units throughout the Department to analyze data in support of the above reporting requirements and to identify future external reporting that may be required by legislation or the business requirements of the Department. The position supports efforts to develop tools and reporting that clearly communicate to external stakeholders and also informs CDOT's internal strategic planning and decision making processes by providing tools that measure, analyze, forecast and communicate to staff and other stakeholders the performance of CDOT's programs and the impacts of the Department's investment decisions. This position supports Branch efforts to develop and implement surveys of external customers to understand their needs and perceptions of CDOT's programs and how the department's performance reporting efforts can most effectively meet those needs. Additionally, the position conducts performance management research and makes investment strategy recommendations to the Branch, Executive Management Team, and Transportation Commission in support of the Department's goals and objectives.

Denver

This position involves a wide range of complex projects involving various GIS projects as well as assisting with engineering tasks as needed. Examples of duties include: Importing various GIS data such as hard copy maps, digital GIS and CAD data, GPS data, RDBMS and spreadsheets. Providing QA/QC on GIS data, software documentation, standards and specifications. Improving databases by addressing data errors and using the appropriate methods to resolve the issues as well as updating data fields as necessary to improve the data. Preforming Spatial Analysis to identify patterns and trends with the use of geoprocessing tools and software extensions. Prepare professional quality maps for use of others in presentations. Export GIS data in various forms. Use of quality data management and data integrity. Assist with various engineering tasks such as creating manual's or drafting standards in MicroStation. Creation of white-sheets for use of training on new employees. Design and implementation of road signs used throughout the state of Colorado.

Denver, Colorado

Responsible for editing, reviewing, and analyzing the accuracy and completeness of crash data imported from Department of Revenue (DOR) and populated into the CDOT crash database. The position reviews and analyzes the information contained in crash reports (e.g., accident type, crash location, weather, road condition, etc.) to determine appropriate codes and enter them into the CDOT crash database. The position uses the Colorado Roadway Information Systems (CORIS) reference book and "MapView/OTIS" Maps Program, Geographic Information Systems, Coding Guidance documents, and other sources as necessary to perform the coding tasks.

Denver, Colorado

Internship as a GIS Analyst at Telligen, which works towards improving quality and lowering costs of healthcare. I worked alongside GIS Analysts and Data Analytics to incorporate data into various maps in ArcGIS. During this internship I created professional quality maps, which displayed locations of healthcare providers along with data derived from Telligen Data Analytics to model spatial relationships, map geographic distributions and analyze patterns. During this internship I was able to sharpen my skills with: geocoding, geoprocessing tools, editing, map QA/QC, Python scripting and SAS. ’

Denver, Co

Internship organizing various oil and gas data, per state, available throughout the library in a logical manner, and present it within an Excel spreadsheet. Recognition and practical use of geophysical well logs, geophysics, mudlogs, DST reports, core analysis, and geologic reports prepared prior to, during, and upon completion of the drilling of an oil and gas prospect

Denver, Colorado

Provide support and service to members of The US PIRG and Environment America including, state affiliates. Respond to requests and complaints, make sales, process orders and provide information on the organization and its services.

Associate'S Degree, Gis, 3.4

GIS Certificate

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Physical Geography, 3.1

Activities and Societies: Geography Club