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Engineering Management

Location:
Wisc Rapids, WI
Posted:
March 03, 2013

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Ryan Schaefer

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** ******* ****** **.

City: Wis. Rapids

State: WI

Zip: 54494

Country: USA

Phone: 715-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $40,000

Willing to Relocate

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RYAN SCHAEFER

1030 Weeping Willow Drive

Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

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

715-***-****

Work Experience

Management of Conservation Engineering, Digital Mapping and Spatial Analysis

St. Croix County Land & Water Conservation Department-4/2003 - 4/2012

* Managed Geographic Information System and Engineering Programs including data collection, manipulation, analysis and display of spatial data for both internal and public use.

* Implemented strategy to cut costs and time associated with transect survey by over 300% using new technology and logistical practices.

* Increased State awards to department by 68% by exhibiting efficient spending on engineering designs.

* Streamlined workflows by creating templates, production schedules and data acquisition.

* Created informational brochures and thematic maps for use by Park patrons, cooperative agencies and co-workers

* Protected citizens and property by developing and implementing inspection schedules and procedures for the Federal floodwater control structures of St. Croix County.

* Increased productivity and employee morale by serving as interim computer specialist.

Analyst and Developer of Geographic Data and Thematic Mapping

City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department- 6/2002 - 3/2003

* Increased enjoyment and spatial awareness of City Parks by designing various custom thematic maps for many city departments, as well as for the public.

* Developed inventory checklists, performed extensive cataloging of Recreation Center assets, and created and tabulated associated databases.

* Conducted location analysis and performed on-site exploration of sites for St. Paul`s first off-leash dog park.

* Using GPS equipment accurately mapped all City Park trails and amenities and thematically displayed both digitally and with informational brochures.

Plant-wide Generalist Maintenance Mechanic

McCain / Ore-Ida Foods - 1993-1997

* Diagnosed and repaired malfunctions with packaging equipment and other machinery throughout the factory.

* Successfully lobbied for and implemented procedures to shorten downtime associated with inoperable factory lighting.

* Categorized, organized and arraigned shipments of unused equipment overstocks.

* Created custom designs and tools to tackle unique maintenance challenges.

Proficiencies and accomplishments

* High proficiency with Windows-based computer software and hardware, including the Office Suite. Also very knowledgeable in ESRI mapping software, as well as AutoCAD Civil 3D.

* Accustomed to meeting clients face to face or via various correspondence and have the ability to comfortably communicate technical concepts to non-technical co-workers and clients.

* Competent with most forms of electronic gadgetry and adept in prevalent technological advancements.

* Enthusiastically hired by various Associations and City agencies for professional geospatial services.

* Desirable problem-solving skills, organizational awareness, and attention to detail.

* Hands-on attitude combined with mechanical, construction and diagnostic aptitude.

* Innate ability to creatively achieve exceptional results from ambiguity and uncertainty.

* Desire to self-teach and learn new technologies, skills, and methods.

* Gained first-hand knowledge and experience of America by extensively traveling thirty U.S. states and sixteen National Parks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geography (May 2002)

Minors: Cartography/GIS, Earth Science

University of Wisconsin - River Falls

GPA - 3.68

Associates of Sciences and Fine Arts Degree - (May 2000)

University of Wisconsin - Barron County

GPA - 3.63

Java Programming; Networking - (October, 2012)

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

Community Involvement

President - Heritage Ponds Homeowner Association (202 units) - 2008-2012

Over $420,000 annual budget

Decreased delinquencies by 83% in two years.

Negotiated contracts with management firms, insurance companies and vendors.

Consistent blood and platelet donor.

Nine year member of the Wisconsin Land Information Association.

Ten year member of the Minnesota Geographic/Land Information Systems Association.



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