Experience

Inalab Consulting, Inc.

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Geographic Information System Specialist

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Contract GIS Specialist for the USGS America the Beautiful conservation ATLAS project. Will assist with the development of the American Conservation and Stewardship Atlas (Atlas). The Atlas will be a critical tool to measure the progress of conservation and restoration efforts across the country. The Atlas is part of the America the Beautiful initiative, a locally led and voluntary nationwide effort that aims to conserve, connect, and restore 30 percent of America’s lands and waters by 2030. The initiative focuses on addressing the interconnected climate and biodiversity crises, advancing environmental justice and equitable access to nature, and strengthening the economy. The Atlas is intended to be an accessible, updated, and comprehensive tool through which to measure the progress of conservation, stewardship, and restoration efforts across the United States in a manner that reflects the goals and principles of the America the Beautiful initiative. https://www.doi.gov/priorities/america-the-beautiful Show less



University of Denver

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty in GIS

  • May 2012 - Present

  Teaches "Intro to GIS" and "Hydrologic Modeling in GIS" in online formats • Provides "hands-on" exposure to computers and GIS through online lab exercises • Introduced relationships between GIS, GPS, Remote Sensing, and web-based mapping services • Teaches understanding of how to locate, download, and format spatial data for use in GIS software • Familiarized students with data, processes, and issues involved with conducting GIS-based research projects Teaches "Intro to GIS" and "Hydrologic Modeling in GIS" in online formats • Provides "hands-on" exposure to computers and GIS through online lab exercises • Introduced relationships between GIS, GPS, Remote Sensing, and web-based mapping services • Teaches understanding of how to locate, download, and format spatial data for use in GIS software • Familiarized students with data, processes, and issues involved with conducting GIS-based research projects



Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• GIS/GPS Coordinator

  • Nov 2007 - Present

  · Oversees all GIS/GPS software/hardware updates, maintenance and network connections of 12 lab computers to SDE server · Finalization of Current & Historic Research Sites data and creation of final published map product · Manages, updates & organizes all RMBL datasets to client geodatabase as necessary · Performs GPS trainings for scientist & students, as well as, data imports, corrections, projections, & exports. · Provides explanations of datasets, maps, and GIS/GPS technology/terminology to client, researchers, scientist & students as needed Show less



Western Colorado University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty in Geography (GIS)

  • Aug 2010 - Mar 2023

  • Trained students to utilize ESRI ArcMap GIS software • Teach techniques on GIS vector & raster data, projections and database structures • Introduced diverse applications of GIS software using vector & raster modeling & analysis tools • Educated students on how to use GIS software, tools, & analysis to solve a multitude of spatial problems • Familiarized students with concepts, technical issues, & applications appropriate for GIS technology • Integrated applications of GIS software to different degree interest (Biology, Geology, Business, Marketing, etc) Show less



Lidar Guys, LLC

• Gunnison, CO

• GIS Contractor

  • Jan 2011 - May 2012



Gunnison County

• GIS Technician

  • Aug 2002 - May 2012

  · Creates and maintains County parcels and subdivisions using ArcMap COGO tools within geodatabase · Creates new geocoded roads, address ranges and situs addressing for E911 · Creates and updates GIS data for all Conservation Easements within Gunnison County · Creates custom maps and runs analysis for interdepartmental projects and the public · Helps keep uptodate downloadable datasets and map gallery accuracy on Department website · Trains other department employees on GeoXT GPS equipment and collection processes · Created maps for Gunnison County Comprehensive Plans Show less



Western Colorado University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Teachers Assistant

  • May 2000 - May 2002

  · Ensured all assignments were reviewed and graded in a timely manner · Demonstrated leadership skills while assisting students · Valued for organization and efficiency by faculty supervisor · Maintained a fun, positive, and productive learning environment · Ensured all assignments were reviewed and graded in a timely manner · Demonstrated leadership skills while assisting students · Valued for organization and efficiency by faculty supervisor · Maintained a fun, positive, and productive learning environment