AARON SHEETS
San Antonio, TX 210-***-**** *****.*.******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Geospatial professional with six years of applied experience in the U.S. Army and civilian sectors. Expert in creating high-accuracy maps, 3D visualizations, and spatial databases to support operations, planning, and risk analysis. Skilled at translating complex geospatial data into actionable insights that drive informed decision- making. Recognized for technical expertise, adaptability, and leadership across mission-critical and civilian environments.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• GIS & Remote Sensing: ESRI ArcGIS, ERDAS, ENVI, SOCET GXP, Skyline (TerraExplorer & TerraBuilder)
• Visualization & Analysis: 3D Fly-Throughs, Geodatabases, Hazard & Risk Assessment, Spatial Analysis
• Tools & Platforms: Google Earth, SAGE, Defense Mapping Tools, DCGS
• Mapping Expertise: Navigation, Logistics, Route Planning, Line of Sight, Slope & Trafficability Studies
• Professional Strengths: Data Integration, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Problem Solving PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Army – Geospatial Engineer
Fort Sam Houston, TX & Fort Bragg, NC July 2012 – April 2018
• Delivered advanced geospatial support to Naval Special Warfare Teams during a nine-month deployment in Afghanistan.
• Produced 3D fly-throughs, geodatabases, and tactical maps to support disaster relief and real-world military operations.
• Managed the Common Operational Picture during the 2016 Republican National Convention, enabling real- time situational awareness across multiple agencies.
• Partnered with international forces (UK, Germany, Australia, Canada) to deliver multi-layered mapping products for joint disaster simulation exercises.
• Created mission-critical products including helicopter landing zones, line-of-sight analyses, vertical obstruction mapping, and terrain trafficability studies. La Cantera Hill Country Resort – Loss Prevention Safety Supervisor San Antonio, TX May 2018 – April 2023
• Developed high-accuracy property maps that improved planning efficiency and reduced reporting time for leadership teams.
• Integrated geospatial data into safety operations, strengthening emergency response and hazard readiness.
• Led incident mapping and geospatial risk assessments that informed proactive safety and security initiatives.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
• Diploma, Army Geospatial Engineer – National Geospatial-Intelligence College
• Specialized Training: GWS, IFS, Defense Mapping Tools
• Advanced coursework in ESRI ArcGIS and DCGS platforms