Jena Portanova Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Texas

In addition to service provider support I participated in company GIS centric research projects and presentations. I was project manager for the Tessellations’ video tutorial project wherein short instructional ArcGIS Pro videos were created for free public use to garner company involvement with the community. The project went live in the summer of 2020 and involved research, planning, and implementation that included developing and managing audio and video standards, project manual using ISO… Show more In addition to service provider support I participated in company GIS centric research projects and presentations. I was project manager for the Tessellations’ video tutorial project wherein short instructional ArcGIS Pro videos were created for free public use to garner company involvement with the community. The project went live in the summer of 2020 and involved research, planning, and implementation that included developing and managing audio and video standards, project manual using ISO standards, and an ability to present technical information to the public in a professional and interesting manner (Video Channel Link below). https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJrUYGGpnyzjeUYmomReKKg/videosAt the client site, I served as a GIS Analyst for Tessellations Incorporated where I worked a 9/80 schedule for a high-profile Oil and Gas client, as well as worked additional non client hours on a weekly basis. While supporting the client onsite I maintained confidential interdepartmental communications to their local and remote staff and maintained relationships and submission standards with third party contractors related to GIS data submissions and processing. I provided creative and innovative solutions to spatial problems using ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap 10, basic Python scripting and other tools available onsite. Spatial tasks included reviewing and validating Lease records regarding plat ownership and acreage, generating digital maps and online web apps and services. I improved and created workflows and efficiencies related to the departments digital map making and analysis workflows. Show less

South Houston, Texas

As an onsite contracted GIS technician, I performed GIS tasks related to the natural gas industry. I quickly mastered the skills and proprietary knowledge necessary to complete my project tasks. I performed research and quality control measures with the project team to meet client GIS data goals. In addition to duties assigned, I completed a special project involving missing records for a large housing development.- Query, extract and validate data from legacy gas distribution facility… Show more As an onsite contracted GIS technician, I performed GIS tasks related to the natural gas industry. I quickly mastered the skills and proprietary knowledge necessary to complete my project tasks. I performed research and quality control measures with the project team to meet client GIS data goals. In addition to duties assigned, I completed a special project involving missing records for a large housing development.- Query, extract and validate data from legacy gas distribution facility installation records - Interpret, edit and update gas facility database features using ArcMap Desktop and ArcFM- Cross reference information using government websites, CAD drawings and As-builts - Independently record, maintain and report findings concerning data integrity and database features - Adhere to quality control measures and perform self-QA using best practices for data integrity Show less

I instructed the hybrid online and in-person course where student experiences and sought out beneficial educative partners for extracurricular and course related trips for students. I prepared interactive and relevant presentations for instruction. As a hybrid course I also made sure course work was organized and easily digestible in the online learning system and was available to provide technical and instructional guidance when needed. Experience in creating materials for coursework… Show more I instructed the hybrid online and in-person course where student experiences and sought out beneficial educative partners for extracurricular and course related trips for students. I prepared interactive and relevant presentations for instruction. As a hybrid course I also made sure course work was organized and easily digestible in the online learning system and was available to provide technical and instructional guidance when needed. Experience in creating materials for coursework, monitoring attendance and grading in the University learning management system. also developed and created an online only version of my course for the University to implement at a future date. - Developed, designed and implemented undergraduate science curriculum for in-class lecture\lab- Developed and designed an exclusively online Ecology course at a satellite campus- Established educational partnerships and experiential opportunities for students - Coordinated with public and private environmental entities - Fostered student interaction with the environment via service learning- Presented and connected students with current environmental news and discoveries - Monitored student performance and evaluate student needs - Delivered in person lectures in tandem with online learning system Show less

3801 W. Temple Ave, Pomona Ca, 91768

I taught laboratory courses as a full-time teaching associate to undergraduate students. Experience in research, planning and implementing specimens and models for stations and lab excursions. laboratories and exams for undergraduate students. Experience in uploading and managing learning materials, monitoring attendance and grading using Blackboard learning management system.- Develop and deliver weekly lectures, practicums, and quizzes for undergraduate lab- Manage, procure… Show more I taught laboratory courses as a full-time teaching associate to undergraduate students. Experience in research, planning and implementing specimens and models for stations and lab excursions. laboratories and exams for undergraduate students. Experience in uploading and managing learning materials, monitoring attendance and grading using Blackboard learning management system.- Develop and deliver weekly lectures, practicums, and quizzes for undergraduate lab- Manage, procure, maintain and setup laboratory equipment, materials and specimens - Implement safety procedures and protocols for student labs- Monitor and guide student experiments and activities (12-24 person class size)- Conduct outdoor field excursions in California’s Voorhis Ecological Reserve- Update and provide supplemental material on the digital learning platform (Blackboard)- Monitor and grade student performance and assignments - Execute on the fly changes to assist student learning and success- Courses taught: Foundations in Biology, Form and Function in Plants, and Animal Biology Show less

~ Identify over 300 plant species (California native, Intercontinental rainforest species)~ Photograph plants and input verbiage for informational plant signage exhibits ~ Assist researching native plant’s ethnobotanical uses and native Tongva names~ Prepare and finalize signage for print, using Adobe photoshop, lightroom and illustrator~ Lead planned and impromtpu interpretive tours to visitors

Chuckwalla Valley,Ca

Served as field biology assistant to Dr. Edward G. Bobich during the construction of Edison’s solar farm in California’s Sonoran desertAided in discerning the possible effects Edison’s use of the water table may have on the native and protected tree species Olneya tesota (a phreatophyte) and native tree species Parkinsonia florida (possible phreatophyte)Measured pre-dawn and midday leaf/stem water potentials via pressure chamber (Scholander bomb) in the field to see if the removal of… Show more Served as field biology assistant to Dr. Edward G. Bobich during the construction of Edison’s solar farm in California’s Sonoran desertAided in discerning the possible effects Edison’s use of the water table may have on the native and protected tree species Olneya tesota (a phreatophyte) and native tree species Parkinsonia florida (possible phreatophyte)Measured pre-dawn and midday leaf/stem water potentials via pressure chamber (Scholander bomb) in the field to see if the removal of water from the local table was causing additional water stress to the native treesTook Stomatal conductance, via steady state Leaf Porometer, during active hours Data was collected and passed on to the consulting firm for further evaluation Show less

475 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, Ca 92626

As an executive assistant for the fraud solutions team I'm experienced in working in a fast-paced business professional setting, and communicating effectively with executives and other departments while upholding strict confidentiality. Experience in arranging travel, expensing and purchasing departmental supplies. - Provide support for executives, directors, and multi-departmental staff in Fraud Solutions- Serve as department's customer service representative and screen calls for… Show more As an executive assistant for the fraud solutions team I'm experienced in working in a fast-paced business professional setting, and communicating effectively with executives and other departments while upholding strict confidentiality. Experience in arranging travel, expensing and purchasing departmental supplies. - Provide support for executives, directors, and multi-departmental staff in Fraud Solutions- Serve as department's customer service representative and screen calls for the department VP- Conduct extensive preparatory research for VP and President of department- Schedule extensive calendaring, travel, and client meetings both in and out of country- Manage expense reconciliations and reporting- Purchase supplies for all departments within Fraud Solutions - Implement employee on-boarding and application training - Create and edit documents and presentations for department and clients Show less

As a purchasing and print buy assistant for a fast-paced publishing company in California, I negotiated pricing for print and office supplies. I managed vendor communications and researched vendor candidates for print buy. Experience in maintaining detailed and timely print buy schedules and generating requests for bids. I created a new workflow that streamlined purchasing and accounting records for reconciling and paying invoices related to print buy and purchasing. I created a departmental… Show more As a purchasing and print buy assistant for a fast-paced publishing company in California, I negotiated pricing for print and office supplies. I managed vendor communications and researched vendor candidates for print buy. Experience in maintaining detailed and timely print buy schedules and generating requests for bids. I created a new workflow that streamlined purchasing and accounting records for reconciling and paying invoices related to print buy and purchasing. I created a departmental manual that was later used in training. - Generate and procure print buys for the circulation department - Interpret designs, specifications and departmental needs for print media orders- Analyze and implement best practices to increase efficiency and cost savings of over 40%- Establish and maintain positive vendor relationships- Negotiate and lower costs with new & existing vendors resulting 6 figure savings- Purchase and code all supplies and equipment company wide on and offsite- Manage and train fellow associates to perform administrative and purchasing tasks - Create Print Buyers manual for the Circulation Department Show less

Master'S Degree, Biology, Focus Plant Ecology

Activities and Societies: Botanicus botany club

Bs, Botany

Activities and Societies: McNair Scholar, PR media Officer of Cohort 12 McNair, President of the Botany Club

Certificate, International Business

Activities and Societies: CGBP International Business Centurion