Engineer Real Estate
Resume:
Frederick Ayivi
Durham, NC ***07
919-***-****, 919-***-**** (Cell)
*******@*****.***, *******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
My education and experience qualify me to be hired as a GIS Analyst/Surveyor and would like to use my skills to work with geospatial technology to solve spatial problems.
EDUCATION
Earth Science, Master of Science August 2009 – May 2011
North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina
GPA 3.71/4.0
Earth Science, Master of Science May-July 2010
University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
Geomatic Engineering, Bachelor of Science August 2000-May 2004
University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa-Ghana
Areas of Expertise:
Experience in using ArcGIS 9.3 and 10 in analyzing GIS data, map creation, data development, maintenance and management, editing etc
Knowledgeable in using Erdas Imagine 9.3 in image processing.
Experienced in the use of AutoCAD in the preparation of site plans, pipeline design and land planning.
Experienced in GPS data collection and management using Sokkia Stratus and Trimble dual frequency GPS.
Knowledgeable in the use of statistical software SPSS
Well knowledgeable in the use of MS word, Assess and Excel.
Certifications:
AutoCAD 2006 Certificate
Certificate in Creating, Editing, and Managing Geo-databases for ArcGIS
Geo-database Data Model
GIS workflow and analysis Certificate
Currently working towards other certifications in ARCGIS from ESRI
EXPERIENCE
Research and Teaching Assistant August 2009-May 2011
North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC
Instructed and assisted undergraduate Earth Science Students in the Environmental, Earth and Geospatial Science Department at North Carolina Central University and helping them with the necessary tool in solving problems pertaining to GIS and Remote Sensing.
GIS Analyst (NCCU Intern) November 2009–May 2010
Storm Water Division, City of Durham, NC
The City of Durham Storm Water Division, NC is part of the Public Works Department whose work is to maintain storm drains and ensure that clean storm water channels into the main stream. This is done by billing property owners based on the area of impervious surfaces on their property. Satellite imagery which captures the entire City of Durham within their jurisdiction was used from which impervious surfaces was obtained.
As a member and leader of the team, I was mainly involved in creating and digitizing impervious surfaces shape files from satellite imagery, attributing addresses and verifying to make sure that the address matches the individual properties impervious surface layers. I also provided technical guidance to the team members and preparation of reports on project reports, analyzed critical problems and resolved issues as and when required.
Supervising Geomatic Engineer December 2005-September 2007
Tripod Data Consult, Tema, Ghana
Tripod Data Consult provides complete cadastral and engineering survey solution for all real estate and using Total Stations and GPS. As a Geomatic Engineer and a team member, I carried out survey works such as Establishment of control stations using G.P.S and Total station, leveling, detailing of existing structures, layout design-zoning, demarcation of land, Preparation of site plans, Carrying topographic survey on parcel of land and generating contours with spot heights and calculating volumes using AutoCAD and Surfer software. I also provided onsite solution to numerous problems, storage and maintenance of data, training for interns, preparation of reports and presentations.
Assistant Geomatic Engineer July 2004 – December 2005
Tema Development Corporation, Tema, Ghana
Right after my Bachelors, I was employed by this organization, the largest real estate company in the country for about a year. During this period I underwent some training in some Remote Sensing, GIS and CAD software such as ERDAS, AutoCAD and GIS products such ARC/INFO, ARCVIEW. While I was under training I developed spatial databases using AutoCAD, GPS as well as GIS Cadastral and Engineering Survey related projects. I had a thorough experience in this field. After eight months, I was awarded a couple of contracts to produce topographical map and site plans on some of their acquired lands. I produced reports and presentations of my works to managements of the company on biweekly bases.
Awards
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award Graduate Student April 2011 in the College of Science and Technology at North Carolina Central University
Achievements
At Tripod Data Consults, my dedication, hard working and enthusiastic nature helped elevate the company from a low level to a more robust middle income company within my period of stay with the company.
Professional Membership
Geomatic Engineering Students Association of Ghana
Student Member North Carolina Arc Users Group
Student Member, American Society of Photogrammetric and Remote Sensing (ASPRS)
Golden Key International Honour Society
Computer Literacy
Competent in Microsoft Asses, Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD, Surfer, G.P.S, ArcGIS 9.3 and 10.0, Erdas Imagine 9.3 and Internet.
Hobbies
This includes Soccer, Table Tennis, and Listening to music, Research making, Meeting new people and Traveling.
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