LESTER B. BROWN, JR.
Chicago, Illinois ( *******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Project-oriented dedicated worker specializing in data administration and
geographic technology (GIS). Evaluations indicated strengths in
visualization, critical analysis, streamlining projects, and strategic
planning with attention to detail and regulations.
. Collaborated with team to exceed established timeframe(s) by up to 20%
. Ensured timeliness and profitability through analysis and
documentation
SKILLS
. Microsoft Office 7: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access
. ERSI ArcGIS10.0: ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcPad
. AutoCAD 2011, basic skills
. Strong customer communications and written communication skills
. Compliance with government and corporate procedures and guidelines
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Veterans Retraining Program (VRAP) Chicago, Illinois
City Colleges of Chicago, Harold Washington College, 2012-2013
Surveying and Mapping Technicians: ArcGIS 10.0; Autocad 11; MS Database
Geographic Information System (GIS) Certificate, Anticipated in Spring 2014
Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary and Geography and Environmental Studies
2007
EXPERIENCE
United States Census Bureau Chicago, Illinois
Geography Specialist, GG-0301-07 2008-2010
Earned appointment to U.S. Census Decennial to support geographic programs.
. Resolved boundary alignment and topology errors using GIS data
modeling tools
. Reapportioned legislative and voting districts per government
directives
. Exceeded deadlines by up to 50%, ensuring accuracy of projection,
coordinate geometry in pre-processing batch file update(BFUS)
shapefile submissions
. Ensured integrity in address range data to process local update census
address master file (MAF), in compliance with Title 13 and 26 Privacy
Act(s)
. Awarded numerous monetary incentive awards for recognition of
accomplishments
. Enhanced census personnel recruitment efforts by administering
evaluations and conducting presentations offsite
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chicago Park District Chicago, Illinois
Administrative Clerk/Receptionist 2007
Seasonal position to function as initial point of contact for visiting
contractors, vendors, and
off-site employees.
. Promoted professional image of organization at the front desk
. Monitored and updated equipment inventory database for city-wide park
system
. Directed incoming persons and telephone traffic appropriately,
resulting in timely appointments
Todays Staffing Downers Grove, Illinois
Executive Assistant 2006
Served as assistant to community service director at Lutheran Social
Services.
. Verified and processed employee timesheets ensuring payroll accuracy
. Executed mass-mailings using data merge functions reducing processing
time
Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, Illinois
Internship 2006
Interacted with campaign coordinators as an office clerk at Community
Shares of Illinois.
. Reconciled donor contributions by processing data with precision and
accuracy
. Presented donors gifts with courtesy and appreciation
Kelly Services Northbrook, Illinois
Executive Assistant 2002-2006
Assigned to large and small clients to provide temporary administrative
services.
. Developed and implemented database system for the employee recognition
award program at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center chaplain's
office
. Synchronized vice president's calendar in order to maintain prompt
scheduling
. Tracked interactive online surveys and posted results on intranet web
page
. Designed dynamic paste-up board to represent corporate diversity
awareness for
Kraft Foods multicultural marketing
. Monitored and maintained donor contribution database to prioritize
community outreach programs for philanthropic division, The Boeing
Company
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Air Force
Telecommunications Specialist
Processed internal/external data on demand, per military protocol.
Duty assignments: McGuire AFB, New Jersey; Ankara Air Station, Republic of
Turkey Technical School: Sheppard AFB, Texas; Basic Training: Lackland AFB,
Texas
. Delivered urgent and classified documentation per regulations
. Operated mainframe and peripheral data equipment efficiently, meeting
deadlines
. Awarded offsite duty assignments as recognition for precision and
accuracy
. Honorably discharged from active duty