Urban Planner / GIS Techican / GIS Analyst

Ifeanyi Tony Okala Email: ************@*****.***

Lawndale, California Mobile: +1-310-***-****

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Professional Summary

Detail-oriented Urban Planner, GIS Analyst, and Operations/Data Coordinator with 10+ years of experience supporting data-driven decision-making, program operations, and planning initiatives. Proven ability to manage complex datasets, deliver high-quality spatial analysis, and translate technical findings into actionable insights for leadership, planners, and community stakeholders.

Education

Trine University United States

Master of Science in Information Science 2023 – 2024 University of South Wales United Kingdom

Master of Science in Business, Organizational & Industrial Psychology 2017 – 2019 Enugu State University of Science and Technology Nigeria Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning 2007 – 2012 Core Competencies

• GIS & Mapping: ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, Spatial Analysis, Geoprocessing, Digitizing, Georeferencing, CAD Conversion

• Data & Analytics: Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, Python, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Dashboard Development (Tableau, Power BI)

• Planning: Land Use Analysis, Zoning Review, Site Plan Review, CEQA / Environmental Analysis, Policy Research

• Tools: Microsoft Suite, SharePoint, Google Workspace, Trello, Odoo, Canva, Google Earth Professional Experience

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Opendoor Community Support Services (OCSS) Los Angeles, CA Program Operations / Data Coordinator Mar 2023 – Present

– Data Management: Managed and validated datasets covering 1,000+ service records, improving data accuracy and reporting reliability by over 30%.

– Spatial Analysis: Performed GIS analysis identifying service gaps across Los Angeles County, directly supporting equitable resource allocation decisions.

– Reporting: Developed dashboards and visual reports used by leadership to guide program planning and funding priorities.

– Operational Planning: Built forecasting and tracking tools that reduced manual reporting time by approximately 25%.

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Chico State Enterprise Chico, CA

GIS Analyst Oct 2023 – Mar 2024

– Regional GIS: Maintained and standardized spatial datasets across 11 counties, supporting planners, consultants, and public agencies.

– Spatial Analysis: Conducted land use, transportation, and environmental analyses informing CEQA documentation and planning studies.

– Data Conversion: Digitized and converted hundreds of CAD drawings and archival records into GIS-ready formats.

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Awka Millennium City Awka

GIS & Urban Planning Analyst 2021 – 2022

– Development Review: Conducted zoning and site plan reviews for large-scale residential and infrastructure projects.

– Environmental Analysis: Prepared planning and environmental documentation supporting regulatory approvals.

– Urban Design: Contributed GIS analysis and mapping to smart city and mixed-use development frameworks.

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Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA) Awka Special Assistant to the Governor – GIS 2014 – 2021

– GIS Leadership: Led GIS and spatial analytics supporting statewide planning, infrastructure design, and land administration initiatives.

– Database Management: Managed enterprise geospatial databases and workflows used across multiple government departments.

– Decision Support: Produced high-impact maps and visualizations used in policy formulation and executive decision-making.

Certifications & Professional Development

• Data Science: HarvardX – R Basics

• Data Science Foundations: Microsoft

• GIS: Advanced Spatial Analysis; GIS & Aerial Photography

• Leadership: Leading Change Through Policy Making – British Council

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