Management Information Technology

Dean Caskey

** ********* **. ***. *** Slingerlands, NY 12159 518-***-**** *********@*****.***

PROFILE

I earned a Masters degree in Geography with a GIS Certificate, as well as an Atmospheric Science and Geography

Bachelors degree with experience utilizing forecast models in analyzing data. In addition, strong technical skills

include, but are not limited to, ArcGIS, FME, IDRISI and Excel. Seeking an opportunity that allows for the ability to

utilize education and experience to learn and grow professionally.

EDUCATION

University at Albany, State University of New York

Bachelor of Science: Atmospheric Science & Geography Dec. 2008

Masters of Arts: Geography, GIS Certificate Dec. 2012

SKILLS

Experience with ESRI ArcGIS, GEMPAK, Adobe Illustrator, IDRISI, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Access, JAVA programming, FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) for data management, HTML

programming, and MapInfo

Operating basic GPS systems including navigating and mapping

Graduate-Level Geography courses completed: Water Resources Management, Geography of Religion,

Remote Sensing I, Remote Sensing II, Advanced Cartography, JAVA programming, and Fundamentals of

Information Technology

Undergraduate-Level Geography courses completed: Intr. Urban Planning, Geography of the U.S., Intro.

Remote Sensing, Environmental Analysis, Climatology, Fundamentals of Applied GPS, GIS, Physical

Environment, and Cartography

Currently enrolled in: Climate Change, Statistical Methods in Geography

EXPERIENCE

May 2012 – Dec. 2012

Intern, New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Water Supply Protection

Perform database management skills utilizing Microsoft Access and FME.

Update departmental web pages using HTML

Updating departmental aerial photography and maps using ArcGIS and MapInfo

Update and provide spatial information for Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)

requests from throughout the state

Intern, New York State Office of the Attorney General, Environmental Protection Bureau Jan. 2012 - May 2012

Perform GIS duties including: Creating maps for legal applications using ArcMap10.

Review documents and summarize their contents.

Writing detailed reports on procedures and projects for the department.

University at Albany Forecasting Contest, University at Albany, Albany, NY Sept. 2004 - Dec. 2008

Competed with over 40 individuals, including faculty and media in preparing short and long range temperature

and precipitation forecasts for Albany, NY.

Analyzed surface, upper air, and forecast model data to submit a timely forecast.

National Forecasting Contest (Weather Challenge), (Via the University at Oklahoma) Sept. 2005 - May 2008

Utilized knowledge of topography to forecast short range temperature and precipitation for a variety of

locations in the United States.

Finished in the top 1% of over 1100 individuals including students and faculty nationwide.

Intern, WKTV News Channel 2, Utica, NY June 2003 - Dec. 2003

Prepared forecast maps and graphics for evening news broadcast

Evaluated numerical and graphical forecast models

Strengthened communication skills while working in a team environment to meet nightly deadlines

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Golf Club Technician, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Albany, NY June 2004 - Present

Custom-fit, repair, and sell golf equipment to suit the needs of the customer.

References available upon request

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