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Tyler, Texas, United States

Tyler, Texas, United States

• Performed research and data collection from multiple sources• Digitized and analyzed spatial and non-spatial data in ArcMap and QGIS• Map and data interpretation• Presented spatial analysis in client meetings and made recommendations to support client objectives and goals based off map interpretations• Designed and maintained geodatabases• Trained new GIS Analysts for my clients on how to interpret various county documents and record relevant data in various GIS software • Strengthened interdepartmental relations and improved department efficiency for my clients by providing GIS support and assistance and by promptly fulfilling data query, analysis and map requests • Maintained quality assurance and performed quality control to resolve GIS data discrepancies

Houston, Texas, United States

• Proactively researched potential GIS products and services, data sources, and procedures, and analyzed current workflows and data sources to determine departmental efficiency; implemented workflow changes to eliminate redundancy, improve accuracy and shrink project timelines• Created test dashboards for individual projects to demonstrate GIS capabilities to executive leadership• Coordinated special projects and requests for the GIS Department and implemented applicable methodologies to complete tasks efficiently and ensure an even distribution of workload• Conducted regular intra- and inter-departmental meetings to discuss daily tasks and procedures, and GIS support of Land, Engineering and Acquisitions• Documented all processes and procedures for the GIS Department• Managed the procurement of outside data sources and maintained communication with other departments to determine individual needs• Created, organized and executed personalized end user training on GIS applications, products and services, and provided technical assistance to GIS end users• Assisted with recruitment, hiring, and training of new GIS employees• Designed quality control queries for PostgreSQL and SQL Databases, identified errors in mass data uploads and relayed results to the IT Director• Worked with an external development team on the UX Design for a new company-wide web application and used JIRA to create tickets for new features, edits, and bugs• Used ArcMap 10.5-10.7, ArcPro 2.4, ArcGIS Online, and QGIS 2.17-3.10 to fulfill requests for data queries, spatial analyses, maps, and web applications• Produced and maintained geodatabases and shapefiles containing proprietary and external assets• Expeditiously created maps and reports containing data interpretation of potential acquisitions for executive leadership and stakeholders

San Marcos, Tx

• Synthesized organic compounds for anticancer research using thin layer chromatography, and column chromatography• Kept meticulous data regarding procedures performed and quantities of compounds used• Used nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to determine accuracy of resulting organic compounds• Prepared and presented reports for biweekly meetings

New Braunfels, Tx

• Trained new Pet Care Assistants and Veterinary Assistants• Managed Pet Care Assistants• Educated a diverse clientele base on proper preventative care• Consistently met both individual and hospital Wellness Plan, Heartworm Prevention and Flea Prevention sales goals• Worked with team members to become one of the top hospitals in the region in both client satisfaction and sales, being frequently recognized in the corporate flyer• Provided specialized care for hospitalized patients • Performed venipuncture on dogs and cats• Managed the preparation and administration of medications and anesthesia, including calculating proper dosage• Assisted the Veterinarian with exams, immunizations, radiography, laboratory testing and surgery• Performed medical data entry• Monitored the hospital inventory including controlled substances• Customer service and sales• Handled information requests

Texas State University - San Marcos, Tx

• Assisted with donation placement and the processing of human and faunal skeletal remains• Assisted with daily data collection on donations, utilizing digital photography to document changes in decomposition• Identified, organized and inventoried the non-human skeletal collection• Conceptualized and initiated a catalog system for the non-human skeletal collection • Planned and built a display of non-human skeletal elements for comparative analysis

Bulverde, Tx

• Trained new Kennel Technicians, Receptionists, and Veterinary Technicians• Managed Kennel Technicians• Managed boarding facility operations • Performed medical data entry• Increased the use of preventative care through proper client education• Maintained client scheduler and handled clerical functions including information requests and correspondence• Customer service and sales• Processed payments and performed closing procedures including balancing the cash box, closing out the credit card machine, inputting daily revenue into Peachtree software, and preparing and delivering the night deposit• Provided administrative support• Took on special projects such as designing a company business card• Provided specialized care for hospitalized patients • Performed venipuncture on dogs and cats• Managed the preparation and administration of medications and anesthesia, including calculating proper dosage• Assisted the Veterinarian with exams, immunizations, radiography, laboratory testing and surgery• Monitored the hospital inventory including controlled substances

Bachelor’S Degree, Physical And Biological Anthropology, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: • Golden Key International Honour Society • Alpha Chi National College Honor Society • Lambda Alpha National.

General Studies, 3.447