Joseph Sousa

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Milton, Georgia 30004 404-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Recently graduated Geography major with focus in GIS aiming to obtain a position by applying GIS software skills, remote sensing experience, and cartographic skills to manage geographic datasets and create effective map products

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Geography December 2018

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate

Minor in Environmental Science

Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA

SKILLS

Proficiency using ESRI ArcGIS software including ArcMap, ArcCatalog and ArcScene, as well as QGIS, Ortelius, and ERDAS IMAGINE, as well as extensive experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel Spreadsheets, Powerpoint, and some Access

PROJECTS

Land Use Change and Urbanization Analysis Using GIS in Milton, GA November 2017

Collected and geocoded field data points for use in temporal analysis

Performed supervised and unsupervised classification comparing 1996 and 2016 Landsat imagery of field site

Myrtle Ridge Disc Golf Course Map, Milledgeville GA Spring 2018

Adapted previous course map to incorporate new hole locations and information

Redesigned map using Ortelius cartographic software skills

Created individual hole map with detailed locations of all relevant obstacles while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing and consistent style

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Intern, Baldwin County GIS Department, Milledgeville, GA August 2018-December 2018

Evaluated parcel and road data content to categorize road Right-of-Ways

Analyzed network connectivity of School Bus Routes

Compiled historical data for use in county GIS databases

Used Excel and ArcGIS skills to assemble and evaluate traffic count data

Researched ESRI Network Analyst for potential application to county network efficiency

GIS Project Manager for Introduction to GIS August-December 2017

Gathered and organized past projects and data for classroom use

Oversaw 3 separate GIS projects including mapping walking and biking routes in Baldwin County, GA, creating a land use proposal for a large, underutilized land plot, and developing a site map for an emerging business in Milledgeville, GA.

Coached and guided group members toward achievable goals that addressed client needs

Facilitated meetings between client and students to address capabilities of GIS applications to client-specific desires

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Baseball Field Manager, Old Milton Baseball Association March 2011 – April 2014

Created weekend tournament employee schedules based on availability and preference

Ran concessions, gate access, and physically maintained field for tournament use

Communicated information between relevant groups regarding field conditions and status

INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP

Geography Club, Treasurer August 2018-December 2018

Bobcat Frisbee Club, President August 2017-December 2018

WGUR Campus Radio Station, DJ August 2016-December 2018

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