GIS Specialist

D. Alexander Duke

*** ****** **. ** ~ Roscoe, NY 12776-5726

*.****.****@*****.*** ~ 607-***-****

EDUCATION

State University of New York at Binghamton

Master of Arts in Geography, May 2012

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, May 2010

Dean's List: Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010

COMPUTER

Programs: ArcGIS Desktop 10 - 3 years, Idrisi - 1 year, SPSS - 1 year,

Adobe Illustrator - 2 years

Adobe Photoshop - 2 years, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint,

Excel, Access) - 5 years,

SoundForge - 4 years, Quark Express - 1 year

Languages: Python - 1 year, Visual Basic - Training, SQL Server -

Training

GIS SKILLS

Raster Analysis, Vector Analysis, Georeferencing, Python Scripting,

Geoprocessing, ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox,

Geodatabase Management, Data Management, Creating & Editing Geospatial Data

ESRI TRAINING

Creating, Editing & Managing Geodatabases for ArcGIS Desktop

Basics of Python (ArcGIS 10)

Python for Everyone in ArcGIS 10.1

ArcGIS for AutoCAD

GIS EXPERIENCE

Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development, Monticello, NY

Mid-Hudson Region Economic Development Analysis

October 2012 - January 2013

. Project commissioned by Sullivan County Planning office and Sullivan

Alliance for Sustainable Development

. Used ArcGIS to analyze the economic characteristics and transportation

infrastructure of the Mid-Hudson

region in New York State

. Collected data from ArcGIS Online, and New York State Department of

Transportation

. Produced high-quality digital and hard copy maps from geospatial

analysis

Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development, Monticello, NY

Sullivan County Solar Survey

October 2012 - January

2013

. Used ArcGIS and Google Earth to analyze locations in Sullivan County,

NY for solar electrical development

. Created geospatial data on rooftop and ground-based solar electric

feasibility

. Calculated power capacity of solar panels based on area measurements

in stored geospatial data

. Used Microsoft Excel to calculate and catalog total energy capacity of

the project

. Produced high-quality digital and hard copy maps from geospatial

analysis

Master's Research Project, State University of New York at Binghamton

Algae Biofuel Locations

August

2011- May 2012

. Used geospatial data and GIS to analyze various geographical locations

for prospective algae biofuel development

. Investigated temperate and arid locations, and their resources, to

conclude if they can support an algae biofuel crop

. ArcGIS used for spatial and data analysis, SPSS used for statistical

analysis

. Collaborated with faculty in Geography, Biology, and Geology

departments to obtain information

. Produced and presented raster and vector based GIS maps to illustrate

research findings

Class Research Project & Presentation, State University of New York at

Binghamton

Chicago Black Migration in 20th Century

January 2012 - May 2012

. Used population data and GIS to analyze the white and black

populations of Chicago, IL and Atlanta, GA

. Compared spatial analysis with sociological facts to hypothesize

migratory push/pull factors of populations

. ArcGIS used for spatial and data analysis

. Data acquired from U.S. Census Bureau, NHGIS.org for Census years 1940

to 2000

. Produced and presented vector based GIS maps showing population

changes in study areas

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development, Monticello, NY

Sustainability Apprentice

September 2012 -January

2013

. Research and consulting for sustainable energy development in local

communities

. Use Google Earth and ArcGIS to develop GIS maps pertaining to

sustainable energy and transportation development

. Calculate capacity and savings of proposed energy projects, catalog

information into Excel spreadsheets

. Assist directors in surveying proposed development sites

. Construct maps for other Sullivan County government offices

Catskill Mountainkeeper, Youngsville, NY

Volunteer Consultant

June 2012

-September 2012

. Consultant for information on GIS, conservation, and alternative

energy to organization and partners

. Research and collect data for GIS based maps

. Advise managers on community environmental conservation policies and

activities

. Represent organization at local conservation community and fundraising

events

WJFF Radio Catskill, Jeffersonville, NY

Producing Volunteer

November 2002 -

August 2010

. Co-produced weekly youth radio program, Broadcasted on-air

. Wrote, produced, and recorded original features and promos, won 2005

Silver Microphone award

. Electronically cataloged and inventoried station music library

. Volunteered at station sponsored fundraising

. Collaborated with producers of other programs

Hamish & Henry Booksellers, Livingston Manor, NY

Sales

May

2006 - September 2006

. Placed weekly orders for new books and administered custom book orders

for customers

. Worked with managers in new and current marketing campaigns

. Ran local errands and managed bookstore inventory

OTHER EXPERIENCE

NACL Theater, Highland Lake, NY

Technical Assistant

June

2011 - August 2011

Sabrina Artel: Trailer Talk, Liberty, NY

Film/Video Intern

July

2010 - January 2011

Dana Duke Photography Inc., Roscoe, NY

Personal Assistant

July 2007 - Present

SKILLS/INTERESTS

Communication: Voice Over, Writing

Interests: PADI Open Water Diver, Musician, Travel (Australia, Canada,

Caribbean, New Zealand)

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