Quality Control Data

Craig Allan Malkmes

*** ******* **., ******* ****, MD 21146

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Education:

Bachelor of Arts, Geology

Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA (September 2005 – June 2009)

Primary Skills:

Proficient with ESRI ArcGIS 9.x Desktop suite (ArcInfo and ArcEditor licenses), Model Builder, Spatial Analyst, and 3D

Analyst; Geodatabases; ET Geotools; AutoCAD; GoCAD; Global Mapper; ER Mapper; Visual Basic; HTML; Python;

Web services; MS SQL (intermediate); MS Word; MS Excel; MS Works; MS Access; MS PowerPoint; GPS (Trimble,

Garmin); GoogleMaps; GoogleEarth; Canvas; Photoshop; Dreamweaver; MatLab; KINGDOM; SMT

-Great command of raster and vector data collection, conversion, and quantitative analysis; skilled at complex analysis and

development of conclusions

-Strong understanding of map projections, datums, coordinate systems, and digital cartography

-Feature Digitization in various GIS (primarily ArcGIS)

-Georeferencing images in various GIS

-Geolocation of datasets (often for image transfer into other GIS)

-Strong command of geocoding processes

-Extensive experience using geodatabases

-Relational database querying

-Modeling (predominately habitat, migration, suitability, and hazard models using Model Builder)

-Experience with collecting raster & vector GIS data from federal and private agencies (NHD, SSURGO, USGS)

-Development and management of databases; strong command of file structure

-Development of raw GIS data; conversion to GIS formats; extraction of project-relevant data

-Advanced geo-data visualization skills; accustomed to analyzing spatial trends

-Skilled at data research, interpretation, and compilation (especially GIS data)

-Accustomed to performing quality control on all input/output data

-Recognition of natural features on remotely-sensed images

-Satellite image enhancement using Landsat TM data

-Simple discriminant, unsupervised, and supervised classifications of satellite images

-Stereonet visualization (geology, geomorphology)

-1 year of field mapping/surveying experience

-GPS hardware/software experience

Work Experience:

GIS Intern, Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF), Staunton, Virginia (June 2008 – August 2009)

-Production of thematic maps from geologic, environmental, and geomorphic data sets using

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ArcGIS

-Production of base maps using aerial and topographic scans

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-Creation of spatial and attribute databases (most notable – riparian buffer database), ArcGIS

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-Compile datasets for quarterly merges and database updates

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-Data quality control for incoming/outgoing datasets and database updates

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-Perform queries of the GIS for conservation easement assessments, ArcMap/Info

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-Management of VOF databases pertaining to utilities, property surveys/tax parcels, roads,

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national forests, etc.

-Digitization of property-specific feature shapefiles

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-Creation of land/parcel boundary data using ET Geotools (COGO)

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-Monitoring of conservation easements with GPS equipment (Garmin instruments, ESRI’s ArcPad)

-Monitoring special conditions within deeds and official court documents

-Importing federal datasets and feature shapefiles

-Manual data entry; merging of spreadsheets for attribute data entry

-Interpreted historical land surveys and entered surveys into ArcMap

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-Experienced with professional meetings, where I contributed ideas for improving specific company policies/operations

-Experienced with client interaction

-Dependable, hard-working, cheerful employee who accomplishes tasks quickly and efficiently

Craig Allan Malkmes

Projects:

-Landslide and sinkhole hazard maps, city of Buena Vista, Virginia; Feb. 2008 (ArcGIS, ER Mapper)

-Flood hazard project, Garrett County, Maryland; March, 2008 (ArcGIS, Microsoft Access)

-Amphibian migration model, Buffalo Creek, Virginia; Feb. 2008 (ArcGIS, Microsoft Excel)

-River buffer spatial/attribute database, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia (for the Virginia Outdoors Foundation); performed

analysis of river protection in Southern Virginia 2008-2009 (ArcGIS, MS Excel/Access)

-Optimized land conservation efforts in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia using GIS and Remote Sensing with sensitivity

analysis (my Geology thesis), 2008-2009 (ArcGIS, MS Excel, ER Mapper)

-Provided on-site, paid research assistance to a peer studying river incision; collected and characterized buried river

terrace deposits. Assistance involved auguring a suite of terraces in the Congaree National Park and immediate local area

with the collaboration of National Park Rangers and a former South Carolina USGS soil expert. (Feb. 2009)

-Created mock online social network using Python scripting, April 2009

-Produced digital geologic maps using ArcGIS, Jan. 2008

Other Skills:

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-Extremely talented writer; able to convey scientific (GIS) data in a clear and concise manner, through technical writing as

well as oral presentation

-Skilled at 3-D structural modeling using GoCAD and Matlab based on limited data (i.e. modeling horizons for well picks

in oil fields)

-Good understanding of oil & gas exploration/geophysics concepts, methods

-Strong command of geomorphology concepts

-Strong command of structural geology concepts

-Working knowledge of website design/layout

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-Advanced computer hardware/Windows software knowledge, troubleshooting skills

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-Have offered expertise to underclassmen and co-workers in GIS projects

Research Presentation Experience:

-Annual American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) conference in Baltimore Maryland, March,

2009

-Science, Society, and the Arts, Washington and Lee University, February 2009

References:

Dr. David Harbor Phone: 540-***-****

Thesis Advisor ********@***.***

Dept. of Geology

Laura Thurman

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Washington and Lee University

Easement Specialist

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Phone: 540-***-****

Virginia Outdoors Foundation

*******@***.***

Office phone: 540-***-****

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Cell phone: 540-***-****

Dr. Christopher D. Connors •

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Academic Advisor •

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Dept. of Geology •

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Harry Hibbitts

Washington and Lee University

Stewardship Specialist

Virginia Outdoors Foundation Cell phone: 540-***-****

Office phone: 540-***-**** *********@*********.***

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