GIS Analyst

NICHOLE KRIST

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SUMMARY: I have 11 years of hands-on GIS experience and bachelor degrees in Geology and Environmental GeoScience from Michigan State University. My goal is to obtain a full-time permanent position utilizing my knowledge, skills, and abilities in the GIS/Cartography industry. I am a very reliable worker and extremely efficient and detail oriented.

EDUCATION:

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Geosciences

Bachelor of Science, Geological Sciences

Course Work:

Geographic Information Systems I & II

Internship with MDOT & MDNR

Quantitative Methods for Geographers

Geography of Michigan and Planners

Cartographic Design and Production

Remote Sensing of the Environment

MILITARY EXPERIENCE:

Dental Assistant Apprentice Feb 94 - Aug 95

United States Air Force, Lackland AFB, TX

I assisted the Dentist with all aspects of general dentistry. I held security clearance at the level of Secret.

SKILLS:

Experience using ArcView 10, ArcInfo, AutoCad, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Freehand 10, Microsoft Office, Maptitude, TransCAD, GP Charts, Corpscon, DREG, Claritas, GPS Pathfinder and TerraSync, Trimble GeoXT and ProXR, and Nautical Charts.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

GIS Analyst

IEM – Durham, NC April 11– May 12

IEM is an Emergency Management company. My responsibilites were to provide maps of all the hazards of the areas of interest. Including but not limited to earthquakes, HAZMAT chemicals, flooding, transportation and much more. The mapping was of a highly technical nature working with many different companies and government contracts. In order to work on the government contracts I was assigned a FEMA badge which required a detailed background check. I used Arc Map 10 in order to create the maps and I understand database structure very well.

GIS Analyst

State of North Carolina- (Contracted through The Employment Solution) Nov 10 – April 11

I am the GIS Lead Analyst responsible for assisting project managers with geospatial data processing, documentation, metadata analyzing and project implementation in the Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (CGIA), on a statewide aerial imagery project, funded by the 911 Commission. My responsibilities also includes overseeing and training two employees, and for keeping track of completeness of the project and maintaining the progress of the project.

GIS Instructor Aug 09 – Dec 09

Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, NC

I taught a college level introductory GIS course along with the lab. The class focused on geo-science and map study, mapping terminology, concepts, and the requirements of GIS technology. Geo-processing tools, Projections, and Attributions were some other areas of study. The GIS platform used was ESRI Arc Map 9.3 software.

GIS Analyst May 08 – Aug 09

Progress Energy, Raleigh, NC

I mapped the changes and additions to the utility framework. I also created maps by request of an area for sub-contractor projects. I used Micro Station to provide road drawings and utilities to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).

GIS Analyst Nov 06 – May 07

Fannie Mae, Bethesda, MD (Contractor through Graham Staffing)

I collected, formatted, analyzed and mapped statistical data for various projects. Data was collected from Census, Claritas and local governments and organizations for specified areas. A Demographic analysis was then performed based on race, income, education and various other attributes.

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GIS Technician June 06 – Nov 06

Michael Baker, Jr - Alexandria, VA (Contractor through Aerotec)

I assisted in the production mapping of FEMA flood maps. I used Arc 8.0 to update geofeatures and databases to reflect the changes due to the new flood studies. Much of my work was creating new areas, including the initial framework and elevation lines of the given areas.

Cartographer Feb 05 – Nov 05

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Silver Spring, MD

I reviewed incoming hydrographic surveys and other new nautical data for inclusion on all NOAA charting products. I archived research in support of the Office of the General Counsel, US Department of Commerce, and performed occasional field operations aboard the NOAA hydrographic survey vessels.

GIS Technician - Student, Assistant Management Apr 04 - Jan 05

Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Lansing, MI

I created GIS thematic project maps using ESRI and Caliper GIS software. Using Trimble GPS receivers I collected field data than transferred and corrected the data with GPS Pathfinder, it was than exported to a shapefile format for use in multiple databases. I trained other MDOT employees how to use GIS software and GPS receivers. I took lead on a State Parks road co-departmental project I worked with project staff at the Center for Geographic Information (CGI) and the Department of Natural Resources (MDNR).

GIS Technician - Student, Forestry, Mineral, & Fire Management Jan 02 - Nov 03

Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), Lansing, MI

I produced thematic maps of the forest stands of the Michigan state parks from collected data. I trace digitized geofeatures against ortho photographs to create the finished product. Creation of shapefiles, heads up digitizing, data management, and quality assurance was a few of the key areas of focus.

Student - Michigan State University Jan 98 - Dec 04

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