Preston Evans

*** * ******* *****, *** *, Savannah, Georgia 31405

270-***-****

acauzx@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a position that will further my education and experience in Geographic Information Systems.

Education

University of Kentucky - Bachelors of Arts in Geography May 2013

Overall GPA 3.0. Geography GPA 3.7.

Awards and Honors

Geography Department’s Gyula Pauer Cartography Project Award May 2013

Given annually to the student for the most outstanding cartography portfolio.

Dean’s List Fall 2012 and Spring 2013

Related Course Work

Geo 200 Concepts & Methodology Geo 409 Advanced GIS: Scripting & Geo 509 Applications of Geographic

Geo 300 Geographic Research Online Mapping Systems

Geo 305 Elements of Cartography Geo 415 Map Interpretation Geo 565 Remote Sensing

Geo 309 Digital Spatial Data Geo 499 Senior Research Seminar

Study Abroad Summer 2012

Servicios Universitarios Y Redes De Conocimientos En Oaxaca A.C., Oaxaca, Mexico.

Gained self-confidence, adaptability, flexibility, and independence by facing unfamiliar situations. Exposed

to cultures and ideas different from my own. Learned time management skills while conducting

independent research.

Job Experience

University of Kentucky – Geography Department GIS Laboratory Assistant Spring 2013

§ Monitored the GIS lab during open lab hours. Provided GIS assistance as needed to students in the lab.

§ Obtained additional hours working with and mastering ArcGIS software. Provided technical assistance

and helped students with projects using this software.

Lexington-Fayette County Urban Government – Property Value Administration Intern Fall 2012

§ Created a detailed GIS layer of parking in downtown Lexington, Kentucky.

§ Independently collected parking lot data; tested a mobile data collection app; verified, organized, and

managed the data set; and produced a GIS layer for the PVA office database.

§ Learned to effectively manage time and data while collecting and compiling complex information.

§ Communicated and collaborated with upper management throughout the project.

OpenLexington - Restaurant Heath Code Scores Co-op Project Spring 2012

§ Worked on a semester long project with OpenLexington organization to show what could be

accomplished with accessible public data.

§ Developed a mobile data collection form, collected and organized restaurant health code data and

created maps and visualizations that show analysis in the data.

§ Presented findings at City Camp Lexington “Unconference”. Demonstrated power of public accessible

data by showing uneven spatial distribution of restaurant health code scores in Lexington Kentucky

§ Gained experience with the ArcGIS software, collaborated with OpenLexington to create a needs

assessment report, acquired and prepared spatial data for GIS analysis, communicated with clients to

assess progress, managed spatial data, and produced necessary maps and analysis.

Kroger- Produce Department Clerk March 2011 to October 2012

§ Stocked, rotated and inspected fruit and vegetables while providing excellent customer service to

shoppers in the Produce Department.

§ Earned all housing expenses while attending college full-time.

Skills

Adept-collaborator and communicator with fellow team members and management. Highly self-motivated.

Proficient skill and experience with ArcGIS software. Spanish IRL Level 2 Proficiency

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