GALEN OMERSO
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Phone: 240-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***
Education
University of Maryland College Park College Park, Maryland
Degree Program: B.S. Geographic Information Science
Degree Earned August 2012
● B.S. from University of Maryland in Geographical Sciences, Specialization in GIS and Computer
Cartography.
Montgomery College Rockville, Maryland
Degree Program: Associates of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Degree Earned May 2009
● A.A.S. from Montgomery College in Applied Geography. Certificates in Cartography and Geographic
Information Systems and Geographic Education. Member of Phi Theta Kappa international honor society.
Member of Gamma Theta Upsilon international geographic honor society.
Skills
● Proficient in:
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
ESRI ArcGIS Desktop 10.1, ArcSDE
■ Info, Editor, and View licenses
ArcPad 10
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
ENVI Image Analysis Software
Electronic Field Study 2.7 (Pictometry Software)
AutoCAD/ArcGIS for AutoCAD
Professional Experience
City of Rockville Department of Public Works, Engineering Division Rockville, Maryland
June 2009 Present
Position Title: GIS Intern
● Analysis
Calculated 2013 Stormwater Management (SWM) Utility Fee using impervious area and property
records.
Generated flat file to be sent to Montgomery County for use with their Tax Billing Database.
Status: to be assessed May 2013.
● Cartography
Constructing maps from up to a couple dozen feature classes
■ Complex labeling utilizing maplex label engine
■ Map series creation using data driven pages and mapbook
■ Detailed city wide utility mapping (water, stormwater, sewer, etc.)
● Advanced vector data editing
Digitization from…
■ Aerial imagery
■ Georeferenced design sheets and plats
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■ GPS data
Geocoding
■ Refuse routing using Routesmart for ArcGIS 9.3
Worked with/in a multi user editing environment (ArcSDE)
● Database table creation and editing
Data population (using related tables when necessary)
Feature class to database table relationship classes
SQL statements
■ Attribute table queries
■ Populating fields using field calculator
● Geodatabase construction
Feature class and feature dataset creation
Field creation with domains and/or subtypes when necessary
Topology creation
● GPS data
Field data collection (Trimble GeoXT GPS unit)
● Training/Assisting division GIS users with:
general ArcGIS use
data editing techniques
Bowl America Gaithersburg, Maryland
January 2001 – May 2009
Position Title: Porter
● General cleanup of the bowling center. Dishwashing. Customer service. Special projects at request of
management. Birthday party set up and clean up. Vendor management. Lane assistance. Handling incoming
supplies. Food preparation. Food and beverage liaison between suppliers and management. Food stock.
Liquor purchase. Mailings and various office related duties.
Academic Affiliations and Volunteer Activities
Montgomery College Rockville, MD
January 2009 – May 2009
Vice President of Gamma Theta Upsilon
● Theta Eta Chapter and the Geography Club. Helped to coordinate meetings and club events. Participant in
G.I.S. Day at Montgomery College.
Montgomery College Rockville, MD
September 2008 May 2009
Member of Phi Theta Kappa
● Academic Honor Society for two year colleges.
Maryland State Geography Bee Catonsville, MD
April 2009
● Volunteer scorekeeper for the State Geography Bee at the Community College of Baltimore County. Assisted
parents in registration and provided information about the event.
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