Interested GIS Professional

Ian MacPherson Wilbraham, MA **************@*****.*** • 413-***-****

Education

SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY, May 2014 University of Groningen, Netherlands

B.A. Geography, Environmental Studies Minor, GPA 3.81 Jan-May 2013

summa cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa International School of Spatial Science

Software Programs and Coursework

ArcMap, ArcCatalog, R Data Analysis, QGIS, JMP Statistical Tools, Google Earth, Excel

Advanced GIS ; Physical Geography ; Cartography ; Quantitative Research Methods for Geography ; Urban Planning

Conservation and Resource Management; Remote Sensing; Climatology; Ecology

Experience

Directed Study: Renewable Energy Suitability October 2013-May

2014

• Independent research using GIS tools to analyze poverty data, solar radiation potential, grid proximity and population density to

assess the solar feasibility for counties in Kenya. Created suitability map to identify best candidates for microgrid electrification.

Presented study protocol and results at the 2014 national meeting of the Association of American Geographers.

National Science Foundation REU Program-Miami University of Ohio Summer

2013

• Original field research on distribution of invasive plant species in southwest Ohio; Utilized GIS and remote sensing techniques,

designed experiments and sampling plans. Surveyed over 50 plots for 4 different species. Data analysis via traditional statistical

and geographic methods to find invasion pathways. REU Project Abstract

Geography Teaching Assistant Sept 2013-May

2014

• Provide GIS instruction and support in weekly lab sessions to both geography majors and non-majors.

Research Projects: 2012-

2013

• Azerbaijan Directed Study- Researched Azerbaijan’s economic and geopolitical influence utilizing primary source economic and

political documents and GIS to gain more experience in detailed regional studies and economic geography

• Geneseo Oak Tree Population and Dispersal--Original field research on dispersal and health of the local oak

tree population; Conducted sampling, measuring and recording of data; utilized GIS software and aerial images.

• Emerald Ash Borer Research and Teaching Assistant--Led high school science students in collecting and analyzing

data on emerald ash borer tree sites in Geneseo NY; Instructed students in basic GIS principles.

• Ocracoke North Carolina Ordinance Code--Researched multiple town and county zoning ordinance polices; synthesized

findings to create a comprehensive plan for the town zoning office in Ocracoke, NC.

Leadership and Community Service

Livingston Cares- Biloxi Mississippi Spring Break Service Trips 2011,

2012

Volunteer work assisting Biloxi community members in Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. General construction work

including instructing other student volunteers on construction techniques.

SUNY Geneseo Environmental Organization Treasurer; Outing Club Secretary; Student Activities Representative 2011-

2013

Eagle Scout-2007; Boy Scouts of America; Eagle project focused on GPS mapping of Wilbraham, MA trail system.

Employment

SUNY Geneseo Campus Auxiliary Services Food Services Worker 2011-

2013

Worked 8-12 hours per week across various dining hall functions

LEGO Systems, Inc. Enfield, CT; Call Center Representative Summers 2008,

2009

Specialist handling consumer requests and complaints while achieving excellent customer satisfaction.

Contact this candidate