Sierra Pelizza Email & Phone Number

Orlando, Fl, Us

Altamonte Springs, Florida, United States

- Support departments throughout City government by addressing their geospatial needs using a range of GIS software, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Field Maps, and ArcMap.- Develop innovative methods and products using GIS software, such as performing fundamental vector and raster analysis with Esri ArcGIS.- Utilize Python scripting and Arcade to automate workflows and enhance data analysis processes.- Present results of spatial analyses as maps, tables, and graphics to provide actionable insights for decision-making.- Collaborated with project teams throughout all phases of the project life cycle, updating and modifying existing workflows to ensure seamless handoff between team members.- Worked with spatial databases, both creating new databases and working within pre-existing ones, to gather and organize data for different city departments.- Developed custom web maps upon request, enabling data tracking and editing capabilities for other city departments.- Conducted comprehensive GIS training for new employees, providing an overview of GIS importance and available resources in the city. Delivered project-specific resource training to employees involved in data collection and analysis projects.- Presented at local conferences to highlight recent City projects and attended conferences to stay updated on advancements and projects in the GIS field.- Demonstrated strong attention to detail, searching for missing documentation and repairing broken data sources to maintain data integrity.

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

• Acted as a supportive relief coordinator, orchestrating seamless daily operations and implementing strategies to enhance team motivation and productivity.• Facilitated engaging guided tours for park guests, emphasizing animal welfare and ongoing conservation projects related to specific animals. Providing educational experiences on endangered species and the conservation efforts dedicated to their preservation.• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining the educational standards set by the Association of Zoo and Aquariums (AZA), enlightening visitors about the importance of upholding accreditation requirements.• Assisted in operational efforts, including guest service, tour bookings, and providing accurate information, ensuring exceptional experiences for guests.• Participated in the Coordinator Development Series, further developing leadership skills and gaining valuable insights from experienced professionals.• Worked with the Disney Conservation Team with different types of species diversity and conservation projects.• Lead monthly surveys in the Wildlife Management Conservation Area, meticulously documenting butterfly biodiversity and assessing ecosystem health.• Collaborated with other wildlife survey leads and engaged fellow cast members from various departments, imparting knowledge on conservation survey techniques and inspiring their involvement.• Contributed to sea turtle nesting surveys, locating nesting turtles and coordinating educational experiences for guests, while documenting nesting habits and species diversity.

Orlando, Florida Area

• Cooperate with interpretive team to perform ‘Caring for Giants’ guest animal experience focusing on elephant care, research, and conservation efforts • Instruct Youth Education Series programs for middle and high school students on conservation topics in an informal settingo Guide students around park, connecting culture and theming to real world conservation issues and inspire critical thinking for solutions to modern day conservation problems• Drive groups of guests of varying ages in 15 and 16 passenger vans while doing interpretive talks • Engage guests at informational desk, providing guest recovery, checking in for tours, and escorting guests backstage while engaging in conversation • Lead guests of all ages in groups up to 14 on backstage tours while interpreting at various locations on conservation topics ranging from animal welfare, veterinary resources, husbandry research, and other conservation topics

Orlando, Florida Area

o Operate Wilderness Explorer locations throughout the park, engaging hundreds of guests dailyo Develop lesson plans for conservation topics to invite, inspire, and inform in an accurate, entertaining wayo Recruited guests and initiated conversations to give conservation topic lessonso Collaborate with a team of thirty-three to provide exceptional guest experiences o Adapting to provide and perform guest service and guest recovery throughout the dayo Participate in leadership seminars, conservation biology seminarso Customized conservation learning experiences for guests of all ages and backgrounds, in order to inspire action in everyday lives

Hardeeville, South Carolina

o Developed, created, and delivered educational programs for children’s summer camps and other youth groupso Interacted with and informed visitors in indoor and outdoor settings, work visitor services desk to provide sales opportunities and informationo Provided guidance for and lead Youth Conservation Crew in local service projects, trail maintenance, yard worko Collected data for visitor statistics, assisted fellow employees in completing annual reportso Compiled GPS information to update refuge recordso Handling wood ducks and mourning doves to band legs for researcho Evaluation loggerhead sea turtle nests, assisted with release of hatchlings all for purposes of tracking and population monitoring

Bonneville Lock And Dam, Cascade Locks, Oregon

o Provided exceptional guest service by collaborating with other volunteers to assist visitors on a variety of topicso Escorted and lead visitors on informational tours of dam operationo Assisting with visitor statistic checkso Promoting safety by routine checks around propertyo Operating visitor recreation areas and facilities; operate sales desk in visitor centero Surveyed with natural resource management team to observe turtleso Facilitated water testing of Columbia rivero Performed routine trail maintenance

Vero Beach, Florida

o Leading camp groups of children of various ages to teach water safety skills for a multitude of water sportso Mentored campers on natural resource management and nature protectiono Instructed campers on basic first aid skills, camping preparednesso Developed and delivered introductory lessons on plant and animal species as well as environmental conservation topicso Spent extended hours in variable weather conditionso Prepared crafting workshops for campers

Master Of Science - Ms, Geographic Information Science And Cartography, A

Studied Geographic Information Systems with a focus on Conservation and Environmental topics and uses. Received both a Master of Science.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environmental Studies