ANDREW
J. EVANS
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Derby NY, 14047 ********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced in the design and maintenance of computer (GIS) databases,
automation of database functions and analyzing and processing data.
Skilled in most GIS computer hardware and software to coordinate, gather,
and analyze data for a multitude of applications. Can work independently
or as part of a team. Strengths include: strong analytical and problem
solving skills, planning, organization, communication, customer service and
relationship building.
SUMMARY OF EDUCATION
State University of New York at Albany: Graduate School 2008 -
2009
Anticipated Graduation Date: December 2010
Degree Earned: Master of Arts, Geography
Certification Earned: Certificate in Spatial Analysis
State University of New York at Cortland
2005 - 2007
Major: Geographic Information Systems
Minor: Economics and Computer Applications
Degree Earned: Bachelor of Science, May 2007
University South Carolina at Beaufort 2003 -
2004
Liberal Arts Studies
GPA 3.4
USMC Air Traffic Control School, US Naval Base, Pensacola FL
2000
Certified Radar Specialist
Certified Air Traffic Controller
SPECIAL AWARDS, HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
. Recognized as a "Who's Who Among Students of American Universities and
Colleges"
. Deans List five of seven semesters
. United States "Security Clearance" level = Secret
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Research Foundation; The State University of New York at Albany May
2009- Aug 2009
Graduate Research Assistant
Responsibilities include data mining for relevant metadata, and
shapefiles required to establish Web Mapping applications to assist
planners in establishing a National Scenic Highway along the Hudson
River.
Retrieval and download of shapefiles from internet GIS data
libraries
Reprojecting data to a universal projection and datum
Creating Geodatabases for organization of Geodata
Requesting Geodata from government agencies
Creating web mapping applications for public use in planning a
Federal Scenic Byway
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 2007 -
2008
Hydrographic Assistant Survey Technician
Served on the ship Fairweather, located in Ketchikan, Alaska
Responsibilities include utilizing GIS applications to create prepare
nautical surveys, create or update nautical charts, report immediate
dangers to navigation and propose changes to nautical manuals and
nautical charts.
. Maintain and configure GIS applications to include: Caris Notebook,
Caris Hips Sips, Pydro, Delphmap, Fledermaus, ISIS, MVP and
Mapinfo.
. Manage, develop, and maintain all GPS and GIS related databases
. Analyze and conduct research on social and spatial mapping.
. Designed and implemented utilities automating database functions.
. Conduct sampling, analyze and process hydrographic data to create
and update nautical charts.
. Take sound velocity casts and process them for further accuracy of
seafloor mapping.
. Set-up Trimble GPS for bottom sampling and shoreline acquisition.
. Set-up GIS model for data acquisition, which includes; shoreline,
near shore, and offshore.
. Assist in day-to-day operations of small boat handling, line
handling, bridge watch, and boat deployment and retrieval.
United States Marine Corps, 2000 -
2005
USMC Air Traffic Controller, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC
Responsible for organizing and expediting air traffic into and out of
the airport.
. Using radar and visual observation monitor each plane to ensure
safe distance between all aircraft.
. Guide pilots between the hangar or ramp and the end of the
airport's airspace.
. Keep pilots informed about changes in weather conditions such as
wind shear, a sudden change in the velocity or direction of the
wind that can cause a pilot to lose control of an aircraft.
. Understand, direct or change flight plans for incoming and outgoing
aircraft.
. Check all equipment prior to assuming position to ensure proper
working conditions within standards of accuracy.
Operation Enduring Freedom, Kyrgyzstan 2002
Supported Enduring Operation Freedom as an American liaison to Russian
Air Traffic Controllers.
. Provided training and support to the Russian Air Traffic
Controllers
. Set-up navigational aides for NATO aircraft
. Provided PAR (Precision Control Aircraft Landings) for NATO
aircraft