Geographer/GIS/Environmental looking for work in Western U.S.

NIC GOODSON

***** ** *** *** ▪ Warthen, Georgia *1094 ▪ 478-***-**** ▪

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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

I enjoy challenges. I want to use my gathered knowledge and experience in situations

that challenge me. I am a focused worker. I am detail oriented and I enjoy seeing projects develop and finished. I am energetic and very tough and I have the ability to shake off defeat and move forward. I would love the chance to put my energy to work in a field that utilizes creativity, critical thinking, and energy.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA 2004-2006

Masters Degree in Geography

Specialization in Urban Geography and GIS

Minor in Environmental Science and Geomorphology

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY 1998-2003

Bachelor of Science in Geography

Specialization in GIS – City Planning

Minor in Environmental Science

Graduated Cum Laude, Presidents List for 4 Semesters, Member of Honors

College

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

University System of Georgia

Shared Services Center- Help Center Sandersville, Georgia

5/09-Present

IT help, Communication with institutional representatives during conversion of various systems to a singular Shared Services Center. Customer service. Community outreach. Technology solutions.

U.S. FORESTRY SERVICE Athens, Georgia

Field Researcher, Assistant Project Coordinator 8/04 –03/09

Performed research, various GIS tasks, designed projects, interacted with Hispanic research subjects, land use analysis, housing market research, urban expansion analysis, ,worked with grant writing and public relations

TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Lubbock, Texas

Field Worker, Researcher, Project Designer 09/02 – 8/03

GIS analysis, land use, reclamation, site planning, public awareness

NORTH TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

Arlington, Texas

Environmental Intern 5/00 – 09/02

Worked with traffic control, urban land use, GIS, designed air quality and emissions survey, gathered

data, worked with the public, worked in cooperation with the EPA in many other

projects

WEATHERFORD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Weatherford, Texas

Substitute Teacher, Teacher’s Aid, Mentor 1/00 - 5/00

ADDITIONAL

Ability to fluently converse, read and write in Spanish language.

REFERENCES ATTACHED

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