Software Information Technology

Sue (Suzanne) M. Roussie

** ****** *****, *******, *** York 14228

Residence: 716-***-**** • Email: ********@*****.*** • Mobile: 716-***-****

http://www.roussie.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/sueroussie

GIS Analyst • Information Technology

Technology savvy self-starter, adept at moving into new environments ad extrapolate from existing experience to

quickly adapt to new technologies fluently. Possess first-rate communications and collaboration skills to lead and

work in concert with diverse groups effectively.

Security Clearance – Inactive

1st Place: National Geospatial Technology Competition, SkillsUSA, Kansas City Missouri, June 21, 2006

Certificate of Appreciation: Outstanding Support & Dedication to the 2010 Cooperative Plum Pox Virus Survey

& Eradication Effort

Excellence in Technology: Monetary Award for the 2010 Cooperative Plum Pox Virus Survey & Eradication

Effort

Qualification Highlights

Crisis Mapping: GEO-CAN & World Bank in response to the Haiti earthquake

• Knowledge of databases such as Access and SQL

• Familiar with GIS applications in environmental planning and policy

• Experience in using ESRI’s ArcPAD with GPS data collection

• Processing of vector and raster data for various projects

• Spatial analysis and data conversion

Professional Experience

US Department of Agriculture, Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service,

Plant Protection & Quarantine, Plum Pox Virus

Plant Protection Aide/GIS Technician: January 2010 - Present

Gathering, analysis, and interpretation of scientific data through the use of computer software and automated

systems. Collection of data and/or participation in studies, or investigations in fields of science and conducting

GIS analyses to provide information needed to resolve agricultural issues. Presentation of geographical or

cartographic information from specified maps, charts, surveys, and other source materials in the most useful

format concerning data collected and tax parcel information. Maintaining of daily and weekly log sheets for report

compilation.

State University of New York Research Foundation

GIS Research Assistant: 2005 - 2009

Compiled GIS data and imported into ArcGIS for analysis and map creation on a variety of funded research

projects. Spatial analysis including raster calculation and analysis. Creation of maps for internal use and for

partners for inclusion in presentations and papers. Six years of scientific analysis in many jobs one of which

resulted in my master’s thesis. Compiled and summarized data from scientific literature. Documentation of field

research.

Wendel Duchscherer Architects & Engineers, Amherst, New York

GIS Intern: Fall 2006

GIS analysis and mapping. Digitizing waterlines and other property information from housing development as

built plans. Creation of a geodatabase containing locational attributes of state transportation authorities.

Earth Dimensions, Inc., Elma, New York

Wetland Intern: Summer 2005

Wetland functional assessment and evaluation of the hydrological and ecological aspects of an area for wetland

delineation.

Niagara County Community College, Sanborn, New York

Technical Assistant: 2000-2002

Held multifaceted responsibilities to configure, install, and administer a Mac network/desktop infrastructure in two

classroom settings. Fulfilled daily administrative responsibilities including the addition of and changes to user

desktops and accounts. Carried out hardware and software upgrades as needed. Assisted students with their

assignments during their class and outside of their class with assignments.

Wang Government Services/US Immigration and Naturalization Service, South Burlington, Vermont

Systems Network Administrator: 1998-2000

Held multifaceted responsibilities to configure, install, and administer network infrastructure that supported over

300 users and three remote locations. In addition our location was also responsible for assisting other offices

within the western region of the United States with technical support. Fulfilled daily administrative responsibilities

including the addition of and changes to user desktop email and network accounts. Facilitated the backup and

restoration of servers. Carried out hardware and software upgrades as needed. Perform Novell Netware

administration, create & delete users, manage rights, perform server management and monitoring, and apply

antivirus updates. Desktop support and configuration of PC’s and Laptop’s using Norton Ghost. Enforce IT

policies in place. Responsible for setup and configuration of satellite teleconferencing system for meetings.

Assisted in the Y2K team to prepare all hardware and software for Y2K compliance.

Eric Mower & Associates, Buffalo, New York

Information Technology Administrator: 1996-1998

Held multifaceted responsibilities, as the sole IT administrator, to configure, install, and administer a Mac/PC

network/desktop infrastructure that supported over 50 employees. Fulfilled daily administrative responsibilities

including the addition of and changes to user desktops and accounts. Carried out hardware and software

upgrades as needed.

Victor Libertore Time Systems, Buffalo, New York, Software Support, 1994-1996

Pepsi-Cola, Buffalo, New York, Dispatcher/Accounting, 1989-1994

Education

State University at Buffalo

University of New York

PhD, December 2010

IGERT Advanced Certificate Geographic Information Science

Geography/Geographic Information Systems

Masters of Arts 2007

Geography/Geographic Information Systems

Bachelor of Science, 1989

Management Information Systems

Niagara County Community College

Associate of Science, 1987

Liberal Arts/Math & Science

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