Customer Service Project
Resume:
S. MAHDY SADRADDINI
***********@*****.*** Cel: 647-***-****
Toronto, ON M2K 1P8
EDUCATION
University of Toronto 09/2008 – 06/2013
Candidate for BSc. Hons.
Major : Physical and Environmental Geography
Minor : Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Minor : Environmental Economics
RELAVANT COURSES
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Cartography GIS Research
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Energy economics Remote sensing
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Forest management Managerial economics
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Geomorphology Microeconomic theory
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Hydrology Natural resource management
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Map Designing and Spatial Analysis
• Extensive use of ArcGIS package
• Ability to convert data formats from different software
• Comprehensive understanding of vector and raster data models
• Knowledgeable about various map design elements and criticisms
• Ability to manage and manipulate databases in both Excel and Geodatabase
• Made use of ERDAS IMAGINE as a remote sensing software
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
RELAVANT EXPERIENCE
Centre for Industrial Relations & Human Resources, University of Toronto 09/2012 – 03/2013
RA: GIS Analyst – Honduran Road Network Improvement Analysis
• Plotting descriptive UTM data of national household survey on a scaled map of Honduras as a
source for networks travel time analysis
• Generating new information and performing a quality check to validate the reliability of the
national household survey through a spatial analysis
• Preparing an improved Honduran national road network data for a network travel time analysis
Cities Centre, University of Toronto 06/2012 – 07/2012
RA: GIS Assistant – Analysis and Cartography of Urban Built-Up Areas
• Coded a comprehensive landuse data for the Golden Horseshoe Area for urban research studies
• Performed imagery analysis and ground truth tests of existing streetscape maps to analyze and
record the built environment in ArcGIS
• Reported all the recognized issues of the given dataset in an oral and written format
Centre for Environment, University of Toronto 05/2011 – 08/2011
RA: GIS Assistant – Green Roofing in Toronto
• Contacted multiple sources for obtaining GIS dataset of Toronto built up areas for roof
morphology analysis with respect to building heights
• Updated landuse attributes of the dataset to determine the possibility of establishing green roofs
• Generated a technical report along with the project details and analysis of results
Forest Management Project, University of Toronto 03/2012
GIS Analyst – Visual Cost Analysis
• Created two hypothetical road networks of comparable characteristics within a given forest
• Set the constraints to preserve riparian and wildlife reserves on the forest
• Performed a visual comparison of the two networks in terms of cost efficiency of logging
• Used a model builder technology to facilitate representation and interpretation of work flow
Physical Geography Research Project, University of Toronto 09/2011 – 12/2011
GIS Analyst – Sutton Drainage Network, Quebec
• Studied various hydrological and water quality measures of the streams and tributaries in the
drainage network
• Plotted and integrated Trimble (GPS) point data of tributaries from the field onto ArcMap
• Georeferenced the field guide map on ArcMap and spatially integrating the data points on it
• Analyzed a coarse contour map to delineate the watershed and to construct the individual
tributaries based on the flow pattern on the landscape
• Performed regression analysis on various aspects of the physical landscape with respect to stream
discharge to determine the surrogates for discharge
GIS Research Project, University of Toronto 01/2010 – 04/2010
GIS Technician – Orchid Conservation in Southern Ontario
• To study orchid habitats in Southern Ontario, looked for online dataset such as landscape,
topography, digital elevation model, urbanized areas, and water bodies for modeling
• Created a Normalized Difference Vegetation Index layer for the study area as a study layer
• Identified the areas in Southern Ontario where conservation was possible given the specificities
of each species, and performed ground truth test using aerial photographs
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY
Jaffary Community Centre 06/01/2013
Volunteer Professional (Career Fair)
• Represented GIS technology as a professional skill and career, plus educating the community
about its wide applications in various business, engineering and scientific fields
Jaffary Community Centre 01/2012 – 02/2012
Office Administration
• Assisted the senior accountant and the data entry clerk in managing and organizing data related to
past business transactions of the centre where attention to details were required
Student Life Leadership workshop 09/2010 – 02/2011
Map Designer
• Attended several workshops to learn various leadership and conflict resolution skills
• Collaborated with a student club to create a campus map as part of new students’ orientation kit
• Reflected on leadership issues as part of the New College Leadership Certificate
Canadian Blood Services (CBS) summer 2006 – 07
Volunteer for Life
• Provided customer service at various blood donor clinics in the GTA
• Promoted CBS by presenting actual facts and persuading people to donate blood
• Obtained the 2007 award of distinction as a result of 210 hours of community services in summer
of 2007
OTHER INTERESTS AND LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Swimming and running
• Artistic woodwork
• Fluent in English, Farsi, and Azerbaijani
• Basic knowledge of French and Arabic
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