Data Technician
Resume:
William T. Donaldson
abksle@r.postjobfree.com
Asheville, NC 28801
Education
B.S. Western Carolina University, May 2010 Cullowhee, NC
Natural Resource Conservation & Management
Concentration: Landscape Analysis Minor: Geography
A.A. Tallahassee Community College, May 1999 Tallahassee, FL
Liberal Arts Studies
Relevant Skills
GIS (ArcGIS), Data management, GeoDatabase Development, Metadata entry
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Access Database Development and GIS integration
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Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint)
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Computer Aided Drafting, AutoDesk AutoCAD and Microstation
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GPS Data Collection (Trimble and Garmin)
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Image Analysis: Optical & RADAR (Idrisi & POLSAR Pro)
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Statistical Analysis: Descriptive and Inferential
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Research: International workshop, in situ data collection, analysis, report writing, presenting
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Professional Experience
2010 Database Technician, The Southern Highlands Reserve, Lake Toxaway, NC
• Independently created an Access Database for plant Phenology data records.
• Relational tables, forms, sub forms and queries were developed for efficient and
intuitive data entry and query by SHR staff, without need for technical expertise.
2010 GIS Technician (volunteer), The North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville, NC
• Created an ArcGIS GeoDatabase from existing AutoCAD data and hand drawn
maps in PDF format.
• Existing data was converted to vector data, GeoReferenced and digitized in
ArcView. Converted vector data and raster data was used to generate a
GeoDatabase in ArcCatalog.
2009 2010 Third Key Manager, Pet Supermarket, Asheville, NC
• Delegated employee work assignments, processed returns/exchanges, daily
opening and closing of store and cash register, education of policy and methods to
employees.
• Reconciled receipts from cashier personnel, documented cumulative sales,
calculated deposit and statistics, deposited cash and checks into local commercial
bank.
2009 2010 GIS/GPS Technician, The Southern Highlands Reserve, Lake Toxaway, NC
William T. Donaldson
abksle@r.postjobfree.com
40 Gertrude Place, Apt. #2
Asheville, NC 28801
Created a relational GeoDatabase in ArcCatalog consisting of Hemlock point data
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and MS Access tabular data which consisted of Hemlock historical treatment
records.
• Trimble GPS data collection of Eastern Hemlock trees and uploaded data to
ArcMap using Trimble Pathfinder Office. Modified GeoDatabase as project
evolved.
2008 2009 Student Research Assistant (paid), Dept. of Geosciences and Natural Resources,
WCU (Advisor: Dr. Ron Davis)
• Independently tracked and mapped the Eastern Box Turtle at Balsam Mountain
Preserve (Balsam, NC) using Radio Telemetry and GPS equipment.
• Generated a Geographic Information System (ArcView) to evaluate habitat,
produce maps, and analyze home range in relation to roads, vegetation and house
lots.
• Correlation analysis was used to determine whether or not a relationship existed
between wildlife movements and traffic intensity.
2008 GIS Internship, The Southern Highlands Reserve, Lake Toxaway, NC
• Converted AutoCAD site plan files and MS Access database files into an ArcGIS
relational GeoDatabase.
• Database was designed and modified to suit client needs and maps were generated.
• Assisted client with technical support to assess quality of data as well as manage
layers and characteristics to ensure an efficient GIS conversion.
2006 2008 Administrator, Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Charlotte, NC
• Worked as a team member to facilitate and coordinate multiple projects.
• Submitted weekly reports to clients and maintained project website portal, which
pertained to the design and construction progress of multiple projects.
• Edited architectural documents using AutoCAD and Microstation.
2005 2006 Assistant, Leon County Schools, Technology & Information, Tallahassee, FL
• Collaborated with superior to complete Federal requirements for annual grant
application process of each school and posted progress on Sharepoint website.
2001 2004 Compliance Officer, Dept. of Agriculture, Division of Licensing, Tallahassee, FL
• Facilitated licensure of security guard and professional gun permits, and assessed
applicant criminal history to decipher eligibility based on Florida Statutes.
• Researched municipality databases for criminal history and training documents.
• Provided professional customer support and formal communication to applicants,
educators, court officials, arresting agencies, and attorneys.
Presentations & Reports:
William T. Donaldson
abksle@r.postjobfree.com
40 Gertrude Place, Apt. #2
Asheville, NC 28801
W. Donaldson, R. Davis (2010), “The Impact of Roads and Traffic Patterns on Movements
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of the Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) in Western North Carolina”,
Association of Southeastern Biologists, Asheville, NC, 8 April 2010.
W. Donaldson, R. Davis (2009), “The Effects of Roads and Traffic Intensity on Movement
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Patterns of the Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) in Western North
Carolina”, State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium,
Wilmington, NC, 21 November 2009.
S.E. Mellon, M. Kerfonta, A. Lawson, C. Burda, W. Donaldson, C. Hamrick, S. Miller, D. Van
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Denabeele, and J.L. Bugden Storie (2009), “Comprendiendo las características de la
cubierta para el mapeo bosques caducifolios en el condado de Jackson, Carolina del
Norte”, Workshop: Imágenes SAR Polarimétricas y sus Aplicaciones, Entrenamiento en el
manejo del software POLSAR Pro, CONAE, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, 3 y 4 de
Marzo de 2009.
W. Donaldson, E. Willard, B. Hart, A. Lawson (2008), “Mapping Eastern Box Turtle
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Habitat Using LandSat 7 Data”, GIS Day, AB Tech, Asheville, NC, 14 November 2008.
Professional Membership and Volunteer Experience:
Association of American Geographers
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Student Ambassador Volunteer, WCU Open house. Represented Natural Resource
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Conservation & Management program, 14 November 2009 & 12 September 2008.
Cullowhee School Volunteer, Box Turtle & Physical Geography Education, 1 May 2009.
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