Matthew Spinelli, Gisp Email & Phone Number

Sedona, Arizona, United States

Grand Junction, Co

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States

Working the same job under a new contract, I worked as a Site Lead conducting technical and site management duties on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management (LM) under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP).

Grand Junction, Colorado Area

Site Lead conducting technical and site management duties on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management (LM) under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP). These include:• Leading multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating contractor functional support for active and transitioning sites• Providing technical support for and oversight of Long-Term Surveillance and Maintenance (LTS&M) activities• Writing and reviewing FUSRAP documents, transition and work plans, technical reports, executive briefings, etc.• Supporting site inspection, monitoring, characterization, risk assessment, and eligibility determination work• Project chartering, scoping, budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and execution• Informing site budgets and updating lifecycle baseline estimates• Complying with rules, requirements, and regulations that impact LM stewardship• Responding to stakeholder inquiries and participating in Federal working groups• Validating and analyzing site-specific environmental and spatial data• Overseeing GIS projects and application development specific to FUSRAP• Planning and facilitating the transfer of several active FUSRAP sites into LM stewardship

Grand Junction, Co

Working alongside Navarro Research and Engineering to assist the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Legacy Management fulfill responsibilities at sites associated with World War II and the Cold War. My responsibilities include:• Performing spatial analysis, data processing, QA/QC, map production, web and enterprise GIS configuration and development, risk analysis, surface and subsurface contouring, etc.• Providing database and GIS tools to perform analysis and prepare report deliverables and presentations• Working with data management specialists to analyze and dynamically display environmental and other types of data• Analyzing requests for new applications and modifications to existing GIS projects, work processes and system functionality• Managing GIS tasks and spatial data for the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) and Plowshare programs

Grand Junction, Co

As a senior Geographer and OpenStreetMap power user, I supported Kaart’s mission of improving travel by:• Traveling internationally for the acquisition, groundtruthing, and documentation of spatial data for navigation• Developing data collection, validation, and metadata workflows and procedures• Managing relationships with colleagues and clients, including in India and the Caribbean• Interviewing, training, and supervising junior staff

Grand Junction, Co

HRL is an environmental consulting firm focused on energy development and regulatory compliance throughout the Piceance and San Juan basins as well as the Marcellus and Utica shale plays. I managed the company's GIS Program and collaborated with colleagues and clients to develop tools and workflows that increased operational efficiency and reduced costs.Responsibilities:• Budget Development• Cost & Task Tracking• Data Management• Geodatabase Development• Map Creation• Planning & Permitting• Site Inspections/Assessments• Stormwater Management• Technical ReportingKey Initiatives:• Ensured the GIS Program billed at least 80% of employee time• Implemented quality control measures and metadata protocols• Developed a comprehensive data and file management strategy for HRL• Managed a collection of Trimble advanced and Garmin handheld GPS unitsKey Accomplishments:• Expanded the GIS Program from 1 to 4 employees, spread across two offices• Created field-wide asset maps for clients to track operations and compliance• Oversaw development of a $100,000+ IT budget focused on hardware upgrades• Brought fiber optics to HRL, improving networking and communication• Facilitated interoffice communication through videoconferencing

Grand Junction, Co

As a part-time, contracted GIS Consultant, I supported the Special Recreation Permit (SRP) and fee-based recreation programs by redesigning all permit maps, developing a comprehensive data management strategy, and providing technical support and geospatial expertise to the program administrator and other Recreation staff. I was also responsible for:• Compiling, editing, streamlining, and managing permit data• Updating related metadata and SRP operating plans• Supporting the integration of SRP maps and the SRP database• Using Microsoft Access to produce reports and analyze visitor/outfitter use related to post-use reporting areas• Providing a range of GIS and cartography services using ArcGIS software • Assisting with recreation planning and development efforts

Grand Junction, Co

As a full-time, seasonal Recreation Technician for the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area (NCA), I supported the Recreation Planner and Resource Management Plan (RMP) development effort by monitoring recreation, natural, cultural, and wilderness resources.I patrolled the Dominguez Canyon Wilderness and special recreation areas to:• Promote safe and sustainable use• Ensure compliance with regulations• Resolve and prevent user conflicts• Communicate recreation opportunities and conditions of use• Assist with recreation site planning and make management recommendationsI assisted the Outdoor Recreation Planner by:• Maintaining Special Recreation Permit (SRP) data using a custom-built Microsoft Access 2010 database• Producing reports and running effective queries to draw out SRP data relevant to year-end reporting and managerial inquiries• Updating visitor use counts and SRP information in the BLM’s Recreation Management Information System (RMiS) for McInnis Canyons NCAI assisted Travel Management planning efforts by:• Conducting route inventories using the Global Positioning System (GPS)• Installing and maintaining an inventory of NCA and Wilderness boundary signage • Identifying and recording social trails, dispersed camps, and undeveloped recreation sites• Mapping field data (i.e., routes, sites) using ArcGIS 9.3 software• Hyperlinking spatial data to photos showing current site conditionsTo improve operational efficiency, I:• Developed a digital patrol log to be used by all NCA staff • Improved data/photo management by coordinating with the State Data Manager and emphasizing metadata creation• Developed a network of TRAFx trail counters to track visitor use• Trained colleagues, interns, and volunteers in the use of GPS units, site monitoring procedures, and trail construction/restoration techniques• Designed (and assisted in the review of) kiosk displays, handouts, brochures, notices, etc.

State College, Pa

As a part-time, seasonal employee at this Nature Center, I was charged with preparing and teaching interpretive environmental programs (including guided hikes) to public and school groups of up to 20 elementary- and middle-school students. These programs emphasized basic wetland ecology, exploration, and environmental ethics such as Leave No Trace. I also:• Supported ‘Wetlands Camp’ by leading nature-based crafts, games and activities• Assisted the Recreation Supervisor with Nature Center operations and administration• Collaborated with my peers to develop new, age-appropriate educational programs, curriculum, handouts, displays, and games/activities• Created group projects and activities that relied upon previously introduced ideas and concepts• Catered to different backgrounds and multiple learning styles as needed• Prepared and organized program materials to ensure a smooth transition from one activity to another, particularly in inclement weather*More than three years combined experience in environmental education and interpretation across all age ranges and backgrounds.

Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge

As a seasonal research assistant for the University of New Mexico’s Biology Department (Pockman Lab), I performed a variety of biology/ecology fieldwork contributing to the broader ecological research goals of the NSF-funded LTER network. In this role, I contributed to climate change research in semi-arid woodlands and developed expertise in environmental science and interpretation. I also:• Collaborated with researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge• Supervised interns and taught them field research methods• Assisted with infrastructure design and construction, including a rainfall-simulating irrigation system• Imposed and maintained experimental treatments replicating drought and monsoon conditions• Produced and installed sensors (e.g., sap flow, soil moisture) to measure target variables• Collected data and samples (e.g., core, leaf, root) revealing pinyon and juniper responses to simulated climate• Conducted leaf-level gas exchange measurements using LICOR instrumentation• Mapped the location of target trees within the broader field site• Entered data in laboratory computers for analysis

Bloomington, In

As a graduate student at Indiana University, I worked part-time for the Department of Geography teaching Geographic Information Systems (G338/538), Weather and Climate (G109), and Physical Systems of the Environment (G107) to undergraduate and graduate students. I was also responsible for:• Course administration and curriculum design• Developing lecture presentations, notes, quizzes, and exams• Instructing lab/field exercises using a variety of scientific equipment (including GPS)• Assessing student performance and grading assignments• Advising students and emphasizing research design, data management, data integrity, etc.• Using mixed media (including custom diagrams and graphics) to teach and interpret scientific principles to a diverse audience with different learning styles and abilities• Collaborating with other instructors, faculty members, and on-campus resource groupsIn order to successfully manage these expectations, I learned how to research, develop, and present a wide-ranging curriculum that varied in format, difficulty, and subject matter for diverse audiences. I further developed my technical skills by using computers and peripherals to develop and manage educational materials and complete related tasks. I also became skilled at researching, writing, and editing educational curriculum and other related resources.

Erie, Pa

As a full-time, seasonal employee of Microbac [analytical lab], I was responsible for coordinating the sampling of retail foods, commercial/industrial air, water, etc. across the tri-state area (i.e., OH, NY, PA) per government regulations. I was also responsible for:• Meeting or exceeding state/federal government protocol regarding sample collection• Maintaining chain of custody and sampling records• Ensuring the quality and integrity of samples and related data• Strengthening professional relationships with a variety of customers and clients• Managing company resources, including a vehicle, charge card, and various equipment

Postbaccalaureate Certificate, Geographic Information Systems (Gis)

Postgraduate Studies, Geography, 3.5

Chairman's Graduate Student Recognition Award (2008)

B.S., Geography; Anthropology, 3.6

Dean's List (all semesters Spring 2004 - Spring 2007) Gamma Theta Upsilon, International Geographical Honors Society Lambda Alpha.