Fatima Awad
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Cell Phone: 202-***-****
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SSN: XXX-XX-0697
U.S. Citizen: Yes
Veteran’s Preference: N/A
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
ESRI Products
Census
Project Management Activities
Soft skills
Demographic Data Processing
System Testing & Diagnostics
GIS Mapping & Analysis
Systems & Material Evaluation
Initiate, Formulate & Plan
GIS Research & Response
Team Building & Leadership
Schedule & Coordinate
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Hallmark senior-level Team leader and Geographer with more than twenty years of experience in the federal and local state government arena. Proficient in mapping concepts and spatial analysis, mainly utilizing ESRI desktop and online solutions. Proven ability to manage and deliver projects, work independently or within groups and within tight deadlines. Currently focusing on assessing existing projects to modernize and/or fill project gaps. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communications skills with the judgment and knowledge necessary to identify, research, analyze and resolve multiple issues, to recommend short term and long term solutions. . Demonstrated knowledge of database management and quantitative analysis using statistical software packages (SAS for statistical analyses, SQL for database management), Census data processing and analysis and a strong background of concepts relating to Civil Rights issues such as Redistricting and consumer compliance.
WORK EXPERIENCE
GIS Analyst 10/2018- Present
Hill Technologies Inc. Hours/week: 40+
Department of Public Works (Contractor) Supervisor: David Koehler
Washington, D.C
Description and Responsibilities:
Manage and perform route optimization modeling solutions in a GIS-based environment. Interface with stakeholders and subject matter experts, to create various route scenarios that highlight ways to improve route efficiencies, budgets and resource allocation. Communication checkpoints were created based on route audit results as a risk management tool and to assist the management decision making process.
Manage multiple pilot projects within the DC Department of Public Works. The geospatial pilots are utilizing imagery capture with AI component for some of high visibility seasonal programs. Other pilots programs are general IT focused utilizing web tools.
Spearhead Department of Public Works- Ground Maintenance Mowing IT program. This role comprised both project management and project support responsibilities such as Worked with stakeholders to identify project scope, requirements, dependencies, and deliverables. Collaborate with team members in development and adoption of agile methodologies. Develop project documentation-operational workflow, application workflow, timelines, schedules, deliverables and training in a CRM environment.
Implement documentation strategies that ensure GIS systems and assignments are in compliance with industry standards. Produced location based maps; route maps and ad hoc maps existing and new projects.
Senior Consumer Financial Services Analyst 12/2016- 10/2017
Federal Reserve Board Hours/week: 40+
Department of Consumer & Community Affairs (DCCA) Supervisor: Maureen Yap
Fair Lending Group
1709 New York Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20036
Description and Responsibilities:
As a Senior Consumer Financial Services Analyst, I work under the supervision of two principle economists to perform complex issues related to financial services consumer compliance supervision or regulatory activities, bank and bank holding company applications involving Community Reinvestment Act and consumer compliance matters. These analysis are performed with knowledge of database management and quantitative analysis using statistical software packages such as SAS and STATA and mapping skills in ArcGIS 10.4.
Geographer 03/2006 – 12/2016
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Rights Division, (CRD), Hours/week: 40+
Administrative Management Section, GIS Group Supervisor: Milton Cartwright
1800 G Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20151
Description and Responsibilities:
Manage, execute, and initiate the formulation, planning, and control over GIS activities. Conduct Geographic activities such as map creation, using a variety of census demographic datasets, census geography, research and special studies, testing and evaluation of GIS analytical tools for investigations, and litigation and submission review relating to all sections in the Civil Rights Division. Provide automatic data processing assistance to staff members and create and utilize scripts to automate the GIS analysis process.
Effectively use different datasets on various software mapping systems, applying cartographic methods to conduct spatial analyses Data Processing expert with proven ability to transpose, load and process data using Access and SAS. Use Golden to create table scripts and SQL loader scripts to load data into Oracle. Work with developers to test and validate software, creating highly complex testing documentation. Evaluate software and requirements to develop and deliver training materials and documentation.
Collaborated with developers to test and upgrade current redistricting application specifically for The Housing and Civil enforcement Section and the Voting Section. Created all the test workflow and documentation; led a team of 3 additional support staff to assist with dynamic test conditions. Coupled with test-workflow activities, create training and technical guides and launch instruction program for 100+ employees, encompassing scheduling and setup introduction for division as well as set up ArcGIS Core application training, custom extensions training, and organizing and assisting in the development of an updated workflow instruction guide.
Collaboration with Section Analysts, Investigators, and Attorneys throughout Division relating to fair lending, RLUPA and Public accommodations mapping requests.
Manage tracking of the entire supply inventory for all office supplies, plotter and printer inks, plotter paper, and laminator paper. Authorize procurement and purchase recommendations, and forecast machine (printers/plotters) and supply usage. Conduct administrative duties that vary from collaborating with the security office relating to contractor badges or access issues. Coordinate with information technology group and assist in ensuring GIS application installs for new employees, employees with new hardware (laptop/desktop), or employees that have been reimaged. Provide Technical and data related troubleshooting and diagnostics for other GIS applications relating to Housing, Disability Rights and Education Sections.
Geographic Information System (GIS) Support Analyst 01/2000 to 03/2006
Computer Science Corporation Hours/week: 40+
15000 Conference Center Drive Supervisor: John Donnelly
Chantilly, VA 20151
Description and Responsibilities:
Provided technical and nontechnical support and participated in ad-hoc projects for various sections within the Civil Rights Division. Located, assimilated, and produced geographic data derived from a wide range of sources. Provided advice and assistance on compiling basic geographic data utilizing a variety of sources, including maps, charts, aerial photographs, electronic images, and text materials. Performed database management, system programming, data entry, and system analysis. Created maps and statistical reports for cases that are in litigation or current investigations for the Housing Section and Voting Section.
Served as the Computer Science Corporation onsite project lead and worked closely with application developers to manage the progress by setting timelines, testing the application, and making adjustments as needed for timely deployment. Utilized computer software to maintain and update spatial information, review databases to determine duplication in data storage and collection, and check for discrepancies ensuring updates as necessary. Reviewed standard data recording and storage, applying various data formats. Produced computerized geo-referenced maps and/or data sets from integrated data sources. Reviewed journals and related publications to keep abreast of advances in spatial data management.
Reviewed the application databases to determine duplication in data storage and collection. Evaluated GIS data sets on a project application basis to confirm accuracy and/or reliability of data collected. Develop all testing procedures and related documentation and participated in the performance testing of software and systems using Benchmarking techniques and Pilot Studies. Assisted in establishing requirements for a new custom application (HMDA) and an existing custom application (ATLAS) for the Housing Section. Designed interactive lectures, realistic practice exercises, as well as focused and clear technical demonstrations for new and existing attorneys, paralegals, new investigators, analysts, and other support staff in both the Housing and Voting Sections.
EDUCATION:
Certificate, Project Management, Cornell University, Estimated Completion date March 2020
Bachelor of Arts, Emphasis in Geography, Ashford University, Clinton, IA, 2013
Original Major; Bachelor of Arts in Geography (110 credits -major eliminated in 1999)
Woodrow Wilson High School, Washington, D.C., Diploma 1988
JOB-RELATED TRAINING / SKILLS:
Arc GIS 10X, Imagery- Mapillary and Cycle Media, ESRI- Arc GIS 10x, AGOL, MS Office Suite, MS 365 ( share point, teams, one note, one drive), Golden, SAS, STATA, Adobe 9.0, and Adobe Illustrator 9.0, Tableau, MicoStratigies, RouteSmart, Salesforce, MapInfo, Maptitude, Automatic Vehicle Location(AVL)-BSM/Geotab
HONORS & AWARDS:
US Department of Justice, Special Achievement Award, Civil Rights Division, 2015
US Department of Justice, Special Achievement Award, Civil Rights Division, 2014
US Department of Justice, Distinguished Service Award, Civil Rights Division, 2012
US Department of Justice, Special Achievement Award, Civil Rights Division, 2011
U.S. Department of Justice, Certificate of Commendation, Civil Rights Division, 2010
U.S. Department of Justice, Special Achievement Award, Civil Rights Division, 2009
U.S. Department of Justice, Certificate of Commendation, Environmental and Natural Resources Department, 2008
U.S. Department of Justice, Special Achievement Award, Civil Rights Division, 2008
References Available Upon Request