Jessie K. Paulson ************@*****.*** ç***.***.2231
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI 2017
Bachelor of Science
Cartography & GIS
Bachelor of Science
Political Science
Bachelor of Science
Environmental Studies
Vesalius University
Brussels, Belgium 2017
CIEE Study Abroad Semester
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Geographic Systems:
ArcGIS ERDAS
ENVI SoLIM
QGIS Mapbox
Design:
Adobe Creative Suite
Auto Desk: CAD
Web:
Python CSS
HTML Java
rMaps JOSM
Wikimapia Google Earth
BlogSpot Github
CONTACT
INFORMATION
7721 Tremayne Place #308
McLean, VA 22102
************@*****.***
jessiepaulson.github.io
linkedin.com/in/jpaulson13
WORK EXPERIENCE
Radiant Solutions, Gaithersburg, MD
Geospatial Analyst, 2017-present
• Identify, manage, collect, and process landcover classifications from Digital Globe and Sentinel satellite imagery to produce global-scale products
• Use new, in-house software to pilot a feature extraction project in Haiti and additionally map the ocean shoreline in southern Africa
• Conduct in-depth research using classified and unclassified data sources to locate and analyze natural and man-made features
SILVIS Lab, Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, Madison, WI Undergraduate Research Assistant, 2016-17
• Researched historic and present-day imagery of areas in California impacted by major fires from 1970-2000 in which at least 50 structures were destroyed
• Digitized original fire damage perimeters and showed pace and scope of redevelopment activity within these perimeters over time Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP), Washington, DC Research and GIS Intern, Summer 2016
• Created three interactive maps including the WDCEP’s July “Map of the Month” detailing the District’s commercially zoned historic buildings
• Researched and presented to staff an overview of innovative GIS/mapping programs including new ESRI technologies; updated on-line map gallery Virginia Outdoors Foundation, Charlottesville, VA
Environmental Easement Intern, Summer 2014
• Revised Baseline Documentation Reports on properties put under permanent conservation easements, reviewed property deeds and deed restrictions, and researched Virginia’s pipeline industry INVOLVEMENT & ACTIVITIES
Geography Club at University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI President, 2016-17; Secretary, 2015-16
• Represented undergraduate students on the Geography Department's Undergraduate Affairs Curriculum Committee, which discusses undergraduate education in Geography and Cartography/GIS
• Facilitated discussions and information sessions for undergraduates on geography coursework, majors/disciplines, careers, new technologies, activism and current events
Wisconsin Union Directorate: Society and Politics, Madison, WI Associate Director, 2015-16; Event Coordinator, 2013-15
• Created, organized and directed events fostering non-partisan education, discussion and debate on current events, political issues and challenges facing society