Management Manager
Resume:
John J Reiser
Glassboro, NJ 08028
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Self-motivated and ambitious GIS Specialist with experience in project management, GIS database
administration and software customization and programming. Has experience with advanced spatial
analysis, GIS data creation and management, cartography, and web programming relating to
geospatial analysis. Developed several interactive websites dealing with geospatial data and
community outreach.
Work Experience
Geospatial Research Laboratory Coordinator Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
(September 2009 Present)
Daily operations manager of the Rowan Geospatial Research Lab. Developed
implementation strategies for the National Guard GIS Internship program and currently
overseeing students as they progress through the work plan. Developing and maintaining the
campus GIS base data for use in on-campus applications, such as Facilities Management and
Public Safety. Teach two GIS-related courses within the Geography Department each
semester.
Planning/GIS Specialist Office of Smart Growth, State of New Jersey, Trenton, NJ
(January 2007 August 2009)
Created, reviewed and managed geographic data related to Cross Acceptance, Plan
Endorsement and State Plan updates. Coordinated updates of the State Plan GIS data and
metadata. Reviewed applications for and managed community visioning Smart Future
Grants. Authored Community Visioning Standards for the Plan Endorsement process.
Conducted research on transportation projects within the State. Developed and maintained
databases pertaining to Cross Acceptance, Plan Endorsement and Main Street programs.
Adjunct Professor Geography Department, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
(January 2008 May 2009)
Developed lectures and assignments dealing with advanced geographic concepts, database
management and geospatial data manipulation. Authored a working class session dealing
with GPS and GIS integration. Courses taught include introductory as well as advanced GIS.
Topics covered include mapping science, cartography, GIS concepts, database management,
spatial analysis, network analysis, and regression models.
Associate Planner A. Nelessen Associates, Belle Mead, NJ
(January 2006 January 2007)
Coordinated public visioning and outreach sessions. Developed form-based codes for
several projects. Produced illustrations, photosimulations and 3D models, aiding in the
implementation of vision and redevelopment plans. Responsible for acquiring GIS data and
producing cartography for the firm.
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Masters in City and Regional Planning, October 2006.
Concentration in Transportation Planning and Physical Planning.
Rowan University
Bachelors of Arts in Geography, May 2004.
Focused on Cultural Geography, GIS, and Cartography.
Presentations and Research
Materials related to my presentations and research can be found online at
http://njgeo.org/presentations.
Community Involvement
Member of the Board of Trustees, MAC URISA
(January 2011-December 2014)
Secretary and Education Representative, New Jersey Geospatial Forum
(January 2011-December 2012)
Treasurer, American Planning Association, New Jersey Chapter
(October 2007 October 2009)
Technology Skills
Software
ArcGIS 10 (Including ModelBuilder, Network, Spatial, and 3D Analyst tools)
ArcGIS Server and ArcSDE
Open Source GIS Server software, such as Mapserver and GeoServer
SketchUp/Google Earth
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign) & Microsoft Office
Autodesk AutoCAD
Programming/Data Languages
Examples of my programming are available on GitHub: https://github.com/johnjreiser
Python
Javascript (AJAX, HTML & XML DOM, JSON)
Perl
SQL (primarily PostgreSQL/PostGIS and MySQL)
XML
Presentation Tools
Microsoft Powerpoint/Prezi
Customized Google Maps/OpenLayers/LeafletJS (PPGIS)
Video editing
References available upon request.
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