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Burlington, Vt, Us

Burlington, Vermont Area

Part time project manager, part time designer and developer.

Burlington, Vermont Area

Established the boutique cartographic design and geospatial consulting service, a passion project focused on web and digital cartography, as well as data and product design. Provide a broad range of pro bono and paid services.Key Accomplishments:+ Designed a US Natural and Industrial Resources map that was published in Esri’s 2015 Map Book and earned Wired Magazine’s Best Maps of 2015 and broad media coverage (i.e. NatGeo, Architectural Digest, etc.)+ Trained producers at… Show more Established the boutique cartographic design and geospatial consulting service, a passion project focused on web and digital cartography, as well as data and product design. Provide a broad range of pro bono and paid services.Key Accomplishments:+ Designed a US Natural and Industrial Resources map that was published in Esri’s 2015 Map Book and earned Wired Magazine’s Best Maps of 2015 and broad media coverage (i.e. NatGeo, Architectural Digest, etc.)+ Trained producers at Vox.com, an interactive media site focused on explanatory journalism, on how to use GIS software, how to manage GIS data, and how to integrate data into videos. Developed maps for 3 videos.+ Produced a large-format cartographic art installation for a recently acquired tech startup’s new offices, a fully functional map that highlighted hot spots in the region for visiting international clients.+ Transformed Apple Maps into a visually-compelling, fully brand-aligned map for a London-based startup’s new travel tracking app. Show less

Montpelier, Vermont

Manage a team of 8 and all data relating to 200K+ highway assets (i.e. pavement, bridges, signage, etc.). Coordinate statewide field data collection, run complex analysis on the condition of assets, and develop cost effective repair strategies. Deliver data to the public in support of the State’s transparency efforts.Key Accomplishments:+ Leading project management lifecycle for implementation of an enterprise-level bridge management system, which will simplify data management… Show more Manage a team of 8 and all data relating to 200K+ highway assets (i.e. pavement, bridges, signage, etc.). Coordinate statewide field data collection, run complex analysis on the condition of assets, and develop cost effective repair strategies. Deliver data to the public in support of the State’s transparency efforts.Key Accomplishments:+ Leading project management lifecycle for implementation of an enterprise-level bridge management system, which will simplify data management, strengthen compliance, and increase the safety of the State’s bridges.+ Stepped in as product owner for a major IT initiative to meet a Federally-mandated Asset Management Plan. Interviewed dozens of stakeholders to refine project scope and wrote user stories to meet functional needs. + Evaluated and rationalized a portfolio of stalled-out projects, with a focus on re-igniting and completing initiatives that reduce administrative burden, strengthen intra-agency relationships, and minimize unnecessary dependency on the unit. + Led an initiative to train and mentor GIS “power users” across 8 maintenance departments to provide support to their teams, which empowered users and dramatically reduced support requests on the Data Administration team.+ Developed an alternate strategy for developing a road sign maintenance database that accomplished 80% of initial scope with 80% less work. Show less

Montpelier, Vermont

Developed a GIS Transportation Asset Management program for state-owned railroad infrastructure. Integrated off-the-shelf Esri solutions with custom data management scripts to support Engineering, Project, and Property management teams. Administered ArcGIS Online content, groups, and users. Served as content manager for the section website.Key Accomplishments:+ Developed and managed contract for unmanned aerial system (UAS) grants projects and retainer contracts. + Selected… Show more Developed a GIS Transportation Asset Management program for state-owned railroad infrastructure. Integrated off-the-shelf Esri solutions with custom data management scripts to support Engineering, Project, and Property management teams. Administered ArcGIS Online content, groups, and users. Served as content manager for the section website.Key Accomplishments:+ Developed and managed contract for unmanned aerial system (UAS) grants projects and retainer contracts. + Selected to serve as a member of the executive board charged with leading an agency records and information management migration project.+ Influenced adoption of GIS throughout the state by presenting at 13 state-level executives, legislative, and agency committees, as well as serving as a unit-level advisor.+ Developed a GIS system to support a bridge management program mandate, including creating – and training engineers to use – a new, standardized process for collecting and validating bridge condition data.+ Architected a mobile app that reduced annual field crossing inspection time by 75% and increased data integrity, a process that was made available for download on Esri’s State Government Solutions website.+ Led a diverse team to create a new public portal to increase transparency and answer the frequently asked questions. Developed easy-to-use, single-purpose web maps and a portal to provide raw data behind map.+ Developed a web-based map with automated reporting and work tracking to replace an aging aviation lease management system. Created editable web maps to simplify data collection and reduce workload by 60%.+ Spearheaded a project to streamline multiple, disparate railroad crossing databases containing ~1,400 records into a single, unified federal rail crossing database of ~400 crossings.+ Created clear, comprehensive, and visually compelling legislative reports to support annual presentations to the House and Senate transportation committees on the state of rail lines. Show less

Greater New Orleans Area

Developed all maps (i.e. oil footprints, ocean currents, etc.) issued by BP regarding the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Collected and combined datasets into clear, user-friendly maps for both BP stakeholders and the press. Key Accomplishments:+ Developed an interactive web map using NOAA’s ERMA platform to track daily personnel deployment across the region.+ Created custom maps for BP executives, including visualizing complex water column sample data, response personnel… Show more Developed all maps (i.e. oil footprints, ocean currents, etc.) issued by BP regarding the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Collected and combined datasets into clear, user-friendly maps for both BP stakeholders and the press. Key Accomplishments:+ Developed an interactive web map using NOAA’s ERMA platform to track daily personnel deployment across the region.+ Created custom maps for BP executives, including visualizing complex water column sample data, response personnel deployments across the incident, or high-resolution aerial photos for local ethnographic studies. Show less

Killeen/Temple, Texas Area

Managed a team of 2 and partnered with experts across the base to design and implement a modern telecom GIS database for the IT Infrastructure Planning Division. Received Secret Clearance to complete the project.Key Accomplishments:+ Designed GPS field survey process to collect 10K+ infrastructure data points across the base – in >1 year with sub-meter accuracy – to validate telcom infrastructure and provide a foundation for a GIS telcom map.+ Improved database… Show more Managed a team of 2 and partnered with experts across the base to design and implement a modern telecom GIS database for the IT Infrastructure Planning Division. Received Secret Clearance to complete the project.Key Accomplishments:+ Designed GPS field survey process to collect 10K+ infrastructure data points across the base – in >1 year with sub-meter accuracy – to validate telcom infrastructure and provide a foundation for a GIS telcom map.+ Improved database completion and accuracy by converting data in 4K+ paper and digital CAD “as-built” plans to GIS. Show less

Georgetown, Tx

Coordinated the work of 10 drafters on 4 CAD to GIS conversion projects for national telecoms. Increased team productivity by developing Visual Basic scripts to automate repetitive tasks. Delivered projects on time by strategically deploying work to each team member based on individual strengths.

B.A., Geographic Information Science

Activities and Societies: Texas Geography Society, Liberal Arts Undergraduate Research Council Vice President of Texas Geography Society.

Associates, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: ΦΘΚ Honor Society