Brandon Blackmon

acxmne@r.postjobfree.com ( 281-***-****

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Manvel, TX 77578

OBJECTIVE

To apply my knowledge of geography and my skills in GIS to help a company attain its business and

growth objectives.

EDUCATION

Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, TX May 2014

Masters in Geography- Geographic Information Systems

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX May 2012

Bachelor of Arts in Geography- Geographic Information Systems

Business Foundation Certificate

SOFTWARE SKILLS

ArcGIS 10

Google Maps/Earth

Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst, 3D Analyst

ERDAS Imagine 9.1

MS Access

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

ESRI Web Course Training

GeoDa

Total Work System experience

Python

AutoCAD

RELATED COURSE WORK

Advanced Geographic Info Systems I and II

Spatial Data and Analysis

Introduction to Statistics

Environmental Geographic Info Systems

Remote Sensing

The Geographer's Craft

Frontiers in Geography

Introduction to Urban Studies

Field Techniques

WORK EXPERIENCE

CenterPoint Energy thru Adecco Staffing March 2016- present, GIS Analyst

Review and edit GIS database information regarding gas distribution facilities and features ensuring system

data integrity

Research company archive files/records for date pertaining to facility installation, materials, and standards.

Interpret construction drawings of gas distribution facilities

R.G. Miller Engineers April 2015- Jan 2016, GIS Technician

Perform GIS assignments (maintenance of computer generated maps, developing databases), sketches,

technical comparisons and similar technical work

Review GIS data supplied by vendors, clients, and engineers and architects

Coordinates project assignments with those of engineers, surveyors, planners and technicians in his/her

group

Research GIS data and document findings for IT/GIS Coordinator and perform GIS asset data collection in

the field and perform small AutoCAD assignments when needed

Fort Bend Central Appraisal District Sept 2014- March 2015, GIS Technician

Create maps and graphs, using GIS software and related equipment.

Compile geographic data from a variety of sources including censuses, field observation, satellite imagery,

aerial photographs, and existing maps.

Analyze spatial data for geographic statistics to incorporate into documents and reports.

Gather, analyze, and integrate spatial data from staff and determine how best the information can be

displayed using GIS

Texas State University Oct 2013- May 2014, Graduate Research Assistant/ Intern

Prospect Research

Design maps for Univ. Advancement Prospect Research

Demonstrate through maps through ArcGIS where exactly alumni that give certain contributions reside

Use GIS to help researchers find best locations to have potential meetings locations for donors based on

previous gifts

Nice Kicks, Austin, TX April 2013- present, Sales Associate/ Warehouse Attendant/

Location Services

Ensure inventory in the warehouse is up to date.

Assist in the sales of shoes and apparel.

Sherwin Williams, Austin, TX June 2011-Aug 2012, Warehouse Supervisor

Fabricate products and deliver them as necessary.

Environment Texas, Austin, TX Feb. 2011-May 2011, Intern

Wrote letters to editors of Texas newspapers to help voice opinions; Called prospective backers of our

movement.

The Univ. of Texas at Austin Aug. 2008-May 2009, Volunteer & Service Learning Center (VSLC),

Student Assistant

Assisted UT students with registering their non-profit agencies and volunteer opportunities online.

COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Geography Society, Austin, TX, Sept 2010- May 2012

African American Culture Committee, Austin, TX Jan 2008-May 2012

SOGIS, Historian, San Marcos, TX Jan 2013- May 2013

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