Rebecca Brown
GIS Administrator at White House Utility District- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Introduction to SQL Server 2016 Administration
AccelebrateOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Supervising & Managing People Certification
Kentucky Chamber of CommerceDec, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
InfoWater Water Distribution Modeling Certificate
InnovyzeOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Locator Instruments Seminar Certificate
MetrotechFeb, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100) Certificate
FEMAJan, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
Geographic Information Systems Certificate
Western Kentucky UniversityMay, 2002- Nov, 2024
Experience
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White House Utility District
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United States
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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GIS Administrator
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Nov 2018 - Present
Typical activities include leading a team of GIS professionals, as well as maintaining multiple databases, managing a complex network of servers and integrations, creating map and application ArcGIS products, driving collaboration across the district, and overseeing software and database upgrades. Other Responsibilities: • Provide education and training to staff on the proper use of applicable GIS applications and resources • Continually evaluate and develop the GIS team for growth and effective deployment of GIS projects • Communicate and collaborate effectively with others to find solutions to problems and to improve and refine work processes • Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels with a focus on quality of service to internal and external customers • Proactively identify, research and resolve issues related to job responsibilities • Prioritize work that involves managing multiple tasks with competing timeframes for completion
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Bowling Green Municipal Utilities
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United States
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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GIS Administrator
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Jul 2016 - Oct 2018
Daily activities included leading a team of three GIS professionals and summer interns, as well as maintaining GIS database, administering QA/QC, creating map and application ArcGIS products, and collaborated across multiple departments.Special Projects Included:• Coordinated strategic planning goals, schedules, and fostered development opportunities through Esri-based online learning tools. • Spearheaded database and GIS platform migration project from an AutoCAD to Esri ArcGIS. • Developed new GIS career paths and job descriptions for the department with management.• Provided long range system and project planning, as well as assisting in operations budget planning.• Created and implemented GIS-based solutions for a variety of workflows for multiple departments. • Trained field operation staff in the use of Esri ArcGIS mobile applications and organization’s ArcGIS Online platform. • Organized and directed the transfer of workflows from the Engineering department to the Customer Service department, which involved training and operating procedure creation.
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GIS Specialist
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Jun 2006 - Jul 2016
Maintained an AutoCAD-based water and wastewater infrastructure GIS. Managed the Oracle database to provide accurate data and attribute information and oversee the online user map. Provided excellent customer service to customers, plumbers, contractors, and developers within the district. Spearheaded the conversion from the AutoCAD platform to an Esri ArcGIS Enterprise environment.
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DDS ENGINEERING, PLLC
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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CAD Technician
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May 2005 - Jun 2006
Worked in a team environment with civil engineers to draft multiple types of plan drawings: Water and Sanitary Sewer Layouts Water and Sanitary Sewer Profiles Grading and Drainage Erosion Control Plans Site Demolition Plans Assisted in civil design, inspected plans for errors. Created various maps on request, maintained and operated large format plotter/scanner, Performed mathematical calculations daily for utility design. Worked in a team environment with civil engineers to draft multiple types of plan drawings: Water and Sanitary Sewer Layouts Water and Sanitary Sewer Profiles Grading and Drainage Erosion Control Plans Site Demolition Plans Assisted in civil design, inspected plans for errors. Created various maps on request, maintained and operated large format plotter/scanner, Performed mathematical calculations daily for utility design.
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WKU Wesley Foundation - United Methodist Church Student Ministry
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1355 College Street, Bowling Green, KY
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Campus Missionary Intern
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Aug 2004 - May 2005
Developed programs to expand presence on campus, assisted in administrative duties, maintained the facility, sole leader of the ministry during the campus minister's maternity leave (duration of four months), counseled students, led weekly worship services, and women's small group. Strategized with campus minister and ministry board to develop programs in effort to bolster student involvement. Implemented a fundraising campaign to raise my salary for the year as the missionary intern. Worked with a team to compose a five year strategic plan for submittal to the Kentucky Methodist Conference.
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USDA Farm Service Agency
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United States
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Geographic Information Systems Technician
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Aug 2003 - Jul 2004
Temporary position with the Farm Service Agency. Assisted with training loan officers and other staff how to use ArcView products, feature editing, and data entry. Travelled to five local Farm Service Agencies to perform the same duties at all locations. Temporary position with the Farm Service Agency. Assisted with training loan officers and other staff how to use ArcView products, feature editing, and data entry. Travelled to five local Farm Service Agencies to perform the same duties at all locations.
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Education
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2000 - 2003
Western Kentucky University
Geography, Meteorology -
1998 - 2000
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chemistry
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