GIS Program Manager & Infrastructure Planning PMP/GISP

ELIZA VERMILLION, GISP, PMP

GIS Program Manager Infrastructure Planning Project Management PMP and GISP

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

GIS Program Manager, GISP, PMP, Environmental and Transportation Planner, and FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot with 15+ years of experience leading GIS programs, spatial analysis, data quality, workflow modernization, technical training, and client-ready deliverables for public- and private-sector infrastructure, transportation, broadband, energy, aviation, and environmental projects. Experienced supporting planning through GIS data compilation, environmental screening, web mapping, field/mobile GIS, QA/QC, documentation, and distributed-team coordination. Known for translating complex spatial data into clear decisions, repeatable workflows, and practical process improvements for multidisciplinary teams.

CORE COMPETENCIES

GIS Program Management GIS Team Leadership Broadband / Fiber-Adjacent GIS Support Infrastructure Planning Spatial Data Management Data Quality Standards QA/QC Workflow Optimization ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Online Field Maps Survey123 Web Maps and Dashboards Spatial Analysis Cartography Aerial Imagery and UAS Workflows Data Visualization Technical Documentation Staff Training Client Coordination Environmental and Transportation Planning

Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, ArcGIS Dashboards, ArcMap, ArcCatalog, BlueMarble GlobalMapper, Python, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, AI agents / automation tools, vibe coding with ChatGPT, Parrot Anafi AI, Skydio, UAS/drone mapping and photogrammetry workflows, spatial data conversion and integration using common GIS formats including shapefiles, CSV, and KML/KMZ.

CERTIFICATIONS

•Project Management Professional (PMP), Certification No. 4306051, since 2026

•Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP), Certification No. 90979, since 2015

•FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot, Certificate No. 4458336, since 2020

•TxDOT Precertifications: 1.1.1, 1.3.1, 1.9.1, 2.5.1, 2.13.1; Sequence No. 22888

AGENCY AND CLIENT EXPERIENCE

USEPA, U.S. Navy, NASA, USACE, FTA, FEMA, ARDOT, MDOT, ODOT, TxDOT, SANDAG, CAMPO, Capital Metro, DART, METRO Houston, LCRA, City of Corpus Christi, San Antonio Water System, CTC Technology & Energy, BlueWave Solar, and local governments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GIS Manager Planner FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Environmental Research Group, LLC Nov 2021 - Present

•Manages 4 direct reports within GIS Team: workload assignments, performance reviews, hiring, and coaching.

•Oversees GIS software license allocation across the company and GIS workflows for 54 employees. Regularly reviews scopes, labor estimates, proposal pricing, schedules, resource allocation, and budget tracking

•Manage GIS program operations for an environmental consulting firm supporting infrastructure, broadband, energy, aviation, transportation, water/wetland, cultural resources, and environmental planning projects nationwide.

•Lead GIS technical delivery across project teams, including data sourcing, compilation, cleaning, QA/QC, spatial analysis, web mapping, map production, technical documentation, and client-ready deliverables.

•Modernize Esri-based workflows using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, Survey123, dashboards, field data templates, and repeatable reporting processes for distributed teams and field crews.

•Develop GIS production standards, QA/QC review steps, and technical documentation; train staff to apply consistent methods across field data collection, analysis, and client deliverables.

•Provide practical GIS training and technical guidance to staff on field/mobile GIS, data management, map production, dashboards, QA/QC, and project-specific workflows.

•Compile geographic data from agency datasets, environmental databases, Census/demographic sources, aerial imagery, existing maps, and project-specific field inputs to support planning and design decisions.

•Launch and expand drone and photogrammetry services by integrating aerial imagery, terrestrial photography, and remotely sensed data into GIS deliverables, documentation packages, and 3D models.

Selected Project Experience

•NASA Scientific Balloon Program Programmatic Environmental Assessment Bluestone Environmental 2024: Served as Project Manager and GIS Lead for archaeological and cultural resources sensitivity modeling for proposed launch-site improvements; classified proposed construction areas by high, medium, and low probability for archaeological resource discovery.

•Kansas Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative CTC Technology & Energy 2024: Served as GIS Lead for threatened and endangered species and cultural resources updates for a statewide Programmatic Environmental Assessment covering more than 670 miles of proposed fiber optic cable deployment; compiled archaeological landscape and habitat datasets into an interactive ArcGIS Online map for distributed-team collaboration and design avoidance.

•GIS Modernization and Field Data Workflow Migration 2021 - 2023: Designed and delivered Esri-based workflows, field data templates, dashboards, and staff training to improve field data collection, data review, and reporting; used project-focused implementation sprints to refine processes and reduce data errors.

•Gault Hangar Historic Resources Services Corpus Christi International Airport 2022 - 2023: Managed photogrammetry and 3D modeling of an NRHP-eligible aviation structure scheduled for demolition; integrated drone imagery and terrestrial photography into documentation supporting historic preservation mitigation.

•Mitchell Lake Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Study San Antonio Water System 2022: Provided technical oversight for data collection, photogrammetry processing, and mapping for evaluation of potential impacts from a 100-acre wetlands expansion project.

•Sunrise Solar Project BlueWave Solar 2021:

Conducted desktop fatal-flaw analysis for 34 solar farms and energy storage facilities within a 60-day timeframe; evaluated hundreds of datasets to support constraint ranking and project prioritization.

Owner Consultant VermillionAir May 2020 - Present

•Provide drone aerial imagery and videography planning consulting, including flight planning support, UAS project coordination, and documentation-focused data collection planning.

•Support clients with practical drone workflow planning for imagery capture, baseline documentation, visual communication, and project comparison needs.

Senior Transportation Planner RPS North America Feb 2020 - May 2021

•Served as task lead and trainer for environmental and transportation planning studies, including methodology development, data analysis, alternatives evaluation, and staff support.

•Drafted methodology and calculated emission reductions and cost savings for City of San Antonio mobility project applications to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program.

•Led fatal-flaw and alternatives analysis matrices for more than 50 managed-lane alternatives for TxDOT Houston District; analyzed crash data, origin-destination patterns, forecasts, travel time, demographics, and environmental justice.

Transportation Planner HNTB Corporation Nov 2013 - Jan 2020

•Served as task lead and trainer for FHWA- and FTA-funded transportation planning studies and NEPA analyses, with emphasis on technical writing, GIS analysis, data visualization, and stakeholder-ready deliverables.

•Drafted the GIS and Planning Analysis Methodology Report for SANDAG's 5 Big Moves Program, coordinating with analysts and planners distributed across the U.S. and supporting methods involving data analysis, stakeholder input, and community representative feedback.

•Led analysis and data visualization for demographic, Census, crash-rate, hot-spot, and environmental datasets for CAMPO mobility project screening in a six-county region.

•Provided GIS analysis and training to TxDOT staff during development of five-year ITS Master Implementation Plans for the Austin and San Antonio Districts.

Adjunct Professor St. Edward's University Spring 2016

•Taught Applied GIS lab course for students pursuing an M.S. in Environmental Management and Sustainability.

EDUCATION

•The University of Texas at Austin, School of Architecture - Master of Science (M.S.), Community and Regional Planning (2010)

•St. Edward's University - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology (2004)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

•Project Management Institute, Austin Chapter - Volunteer Editor Chair, since 2025

•GIS Certification Institute, since 2016

•National Academies of Sciences, Transportation Research Board - Volunteer Peer Reviewer, since 2019

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