Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Master of Science in GIS/Cartography - August 2020
Cumulative GPA: 3.87/4.0
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts in Geography (GIS/Human Geography Emphasis) - December 2016
Minor in Sociology
Cumulative GPA: 3.60/4.0
Work Experience
Wisconsin State Cartographer's Office
Research Specialist - GIS
September 2020 - Present
- Continue researching on antimicrobial resistance and spatial trends with UW-Madison School of Pharmacy.
- Develop Python scripts that organize healthcare data in order to spatially investigate human/veterinary data with antimicrobial resistance.
- Document and record all research methods in preparation for incoming student interns who will be assisting the project.
GIS Intern
January 2020 - August 2020
- Worked directly with UW-Madison School of Pharmacy on a research project on antimicrobial resistance and location.
- Utilized spatial statistics with ArcGIS and R programming to find patterns with data provided by the School of Pharmacy.
- Geocoded HIPAA and other healthcare-related data to analyze spatial trends.
- Update external applications with new user interface upgrades with GitHub and JavaScript.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Cartography Lab
Project Assistant
January 2020 - August 2020
- Appointed as lead developer in redesigning the new Tambopata Interactive Map Exercise by having the interface both desktop and mobile friendly to the users.
- Took initiative as project leader by coordinating 3 other students with the project timeline, design criteria, and meetings with the project stakeholders in order to facilitate the teaching goals of the website.
- Collaborated with stakeholders on best practices for UI/UX in order to provide the best learning exercise experience for users in the class, and for the other 20 universities using the website.
Westwood Professional Services
GIS Specialist
November 2018 - August 2019
- Built multiple maps designed for the ESRI Collector App in preparation for the geotechnical staff to use while collecting field work data.
- Created and organized geospatial data for our wind, solar, and other projects in order to provide detailed deliverable map products to our clients.
- Created several GIS datasets to support the civil/electrical engineering and land survey staff.
East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
GIS Assistant
June 2017 - November 2018
- Generated GIS and map products that pertain to comprehensive planning, transportation, economic development, environmental management, and other local assistance projects.
- Maintained GIS datasets and metadata for internal transportation and land use analysis.
- Assisted the transportation planning staff with sign, culvert, and pedestrian inventory field work projects for various communities within the region.
City of Marshfield-Wisconsin
GIS Intern
January 2017 - June 2017
- Created map products for the City Planner and GIS coordinator in support for the city’s various planning and GIS projects.
- Organized and researched data to create/update the city’s official street map in GIS for reference in future city projects.
- Conducted field work projects using ESRI Collector App for public works data inventory projects.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department of Geography
GIS Technician Intern
June 2016 - December 2016
- Developed an agricultural erosion vulnerability index for the Upper Couderay River Watershed in Sawyer and Washburn Counties, Wisconsin.
- Prepared map products for the Courte Oreilles Lakes Association in order to benefit the understanding of the watershed’s water quality issues.
- For more information, visit the project site.
GIS Technician/Cartographer Intern
October 2016 - February 2017
- Designed bathymetric maps for Legend Lake and its associated basins in Menominee County, Wisconsin.
- Collaborated with the Legend Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District to have the map layout be printable and foldable for the public's access.
- Presented our work with the team at the 2017 Wisconsin Land Information Association Conference.
GIS Fundamentals Student Grader
September 2016 - December 2016
- Assisted the professor in grading and evaluating over 30 students and their GIS projects by providing feedback that can improve their work and to learn from their mistakes.
- Met with the professor after every assignment deadline to assure what grading guidelines fit best for the given project.
- Granted access onto the professor’s canvas course site to enter each of the student’s grades.
Skills
GIS & Spatial Analysis:
ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS Imagine, R, Python, Jupyter Notebook, SQL, and PostGIS
Web Development:
HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, Leaflet, D3, Scrollama, Mapbox GL, and jQuery
Cartography and Graphic Design:
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Blender, and Mapbox Studio
Honors & Awards
- May 2020. “The Mississippi River – North America’s Physical & Cultural Phenomenon" receives 1st Place in the University of Wisconsin – Madison Geography Department Petchenik Graduate Award in Cartographic Design.
- May 2020. Invited Presentations as part of group of four students on “Tambopata: Protecting Forests and Empowering Communities; an Interactive Web Mapping Exercise” in 2020 Teaching and Learning Symposium, UW-Madison. [Cancelled due to COVID outbreak].
- May 2020. Nominated for Cross-campus International Studies Student Award for “Tambopata: Protecting Forests and Empowering Communities; an Interactive Web Mapping Exercise”.
- March 2020. “The Mississippi River – North America’s Physical & Cultural Phenomenon” receives Honorable Mention in the 2019 CaGIS Map Contest.
- February 2020. “The Mississippi River – North America’s Physical & Cultural Phenomenon” receives 1st Place in Map Poster Category – 2020 Wisconsin Land Information Association Map Contest.
- February 2016. Awarded the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Max Sparger Swimming and Diving Scholar - Athlete Award.
- May 2013-2016. 4 time WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll.
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