Data Vice President

T homas Cortez

**** *** *** 951-***-****

Victorville, CA 92395 *************@*****.***

Analytical individual with a strong academic and professional background in GIS seeks Entry-Level GIS

Analyst position where my skills would be of value.

Summary of Qualifications

• Strategic Analysis – Completed both short-term and long-term tasks while remaining efficient, reliable,

and focused.

• Computer Analysis – Produced maps, layers, graphs, and diagrams using my knowledge of GIS

applications and spatial intelligence.

• Precision – I Respect the importance of accuracy in the world of GIS which is needed to promote a

superior product.

• Dependability – Accepted additional responsibility for increased leadership with proven ability to

interact professionally, efficiently, and pleasantly with colleagues.

• Deductive Reasoning – Using my ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce an

outcome which best suits the customer

• Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for future applications

• School Work – Prepared graphic representations of GIS data using GIS hardware or software

applications for advanced GIS course

Education

California State University, San Bernardino

Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Certificate in GIS

Professional Experience

Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation – GIS Internship 10/2009-

• Transferred and rescaled original scanned document into GIS application 12/2009

Riverside, CA

• Utilized GeoMedia and FME to link discrepancies between layers to produce

correct and superior data

• Conferred with colleagues from each department to analyze the dynamic use of GIS

• Analyzed aerial photographs, orthographic photographs, and 3-D photogrammetric

data with a stereoscopic display

iMapData – GIS Internship 06/2009-08/2009

• Designed and coordinated the implementation of spatial and non-spatial data into McLean, VA

GIS

• Maintained and modified current GIS databases

• Reviewed existing and incoming data for accuracy and quality before displaying the

final product

• Utilized FME to transfer data from an inaccessible format to an accessible format

Chase Manhattan Bank (formerly Washington Mutual Bank, N.A.) – Part-time 11/2005-06/2006

• Balanced currency, checks, and coin in cash drawers at the end of shifts, and Laguna Niguel,

CA

calculate daily transactions

• Enter client’s transactions with accuracy and respect to ensure that their assets are

secure for every transaction

• Utilized relevant information and personal judgment to determine whether events or

processes abide by laws, regulations, or standards

Corbin, LLP – Internship 04/2005-07/2005

• Compared figures, documents, and postings for correct entry, accuracy, and proper Irvine, CA

T homas Cortez

7847 SVL Box 951-***-****

Victorville, CA 92395 *************@*****.***

codes

• Prepared documents according to company procedures

• Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and systems such as managing

records, processing files, and word processing software

• Complied with all company policies, state, and federal laws

Key courses

Advanced GIS, GIS Applications, Geographic Statistics and Research Methods, Geography of Social Issues,

Digital Image Processing, Remote Sensing, and Map Interpretation

Computer Skills

Proficient in ArcMap, MapGuide, GeoMedia, FME, database analysis, Idrisi, and SPSS

Honors and Awards

• Respectfully stepped down as president of SAGES – 06/2009

• Voted president of SAGES – 04/2009 – 06/2009

• Vice President of the Student Association of Geography and Environmental Studies (SAGES), 01/2009

– 03/2009

• Recipient of exceptional essay award – DeVry University

• Voted the prestigious captain position while competing in semi-pro ice hockey

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