Experience

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  City of Richardson Texas

  • Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

  • Geographic Information Systems Analyst

    • Feb 2023 - Present
    • Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

    Familiarize myself with City of Richardson geodatabase data and workflows. Verify and update data and map services for ESRI's Community Maps Program. Verify, document, and republish all map and feature services (approximately 215 services) for both Portal and AGOL to make sure they are pointing to the latest and greatest geodatabase.Continue to develop relationships with customers and learn their workflows to develop ideas for GIS solutions including automation for existing workflows and innovate new and creative spatial solutions as inspired and needed.

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  City of Plano

  • United States
  • Government Administration
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Businesses Intelligence/GIS Analyst III

    • Apr 2022 - Feb 2023

    Automate workflows with model builder, python scripting, and task scheduler for complex tasks. Develop GIS solutions from third party applications (TRAKiT, Utiligy, the occasional Access database) utilized by several departments including data extraction, processing, conversion, and visualization. Wrangle data from unconventional formats into cohesive and usable datasets.Prep and contribute data for ESRI's Community Maps Program 2015 - present.

  • Business Intelligence Analyst/GIS II

    • Jan 2014 - May 2022

    Obtained Esri ArcGIS Desktop Associate 10.5 certification.Developed innovative interactive map for citizens to comment on Zoning Cases. This application won Honorable Mention from the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association 2018. Developed new variables and spatial analysis techniques to measure neighborhood health with our in-house Neighborhood Enhancement Tool with comparisons over time from 2010 to present. Developed streamlined workflows by automating process with model builder. Eager to incorporate python skills to automate processes. Developed in-house maps for Plano Tomorrow Comprehensive plan which saved the City money from hiring out to third party. Since the data is in GIS format it is continually used for spatial analysis from several departments. Took project lead to research, develop, and write the guiding plan document, "Transitioning to an ArcGIS Online Organization Operational Plan" for the GIS Division. Result was a 43 page document and the plan was implemented as written. Performed extensive QAQC on centerline data utilized for 911 to greatly improve routing and locations for dispatchers and the Fire Department. Updated and greatly enhanced the map experience for 911 dispatchers.Extract data from third-party applications such as TRAKit to create spatial data for analysis and mapping purposes. Created interactive maps for a variety of City departments on both ArcGIS Online and Portal to use in place of ArcGIS desktop.Developed template for Engineering City Council agenda item maps for the consistent, easy to read maps. Took project lead for STAR program in 2014 and during re-certification in 2018 which included complex analysis related to environmental justice equitable city services, transportation, parkland, historic preservation, green infrastructure, and food deserts. As Business Intelligence Analyst/GIS II, support all City departments as needed.

  • GIS Technician

    • May 2013 - Dec 2013

    Develop procedures for uploading as-builts into Laserfische library in which documents are easily searchable by creating naming conventions with dates. Update infrastructure data for the City's storm water by georeferening as-built data and digitizing geometry and editing attribute data. Create data dictionary of Storm, Sewer, Water & Generic road lines

  • Technical Administrative Assistant

    • Jul 2012 - May 2013

    Updated procedures for P&Z packet and Heritage Commission packet create matching checklists for efficient and consistent workflows of administrative team. Updated equipment checkout for the Planning Department by working with the IT department to add equipment to Microsoft Outlook; created instructions and trained users on how to use. Initiated use of ArcGIS to create maps for field work for Heritage Tax Exemption program that are sill presently utilized. Supported both Heritage Resource Preservation and Planning & Zoning Development Review for the Plano Planning Department by attending meetings, reviewing packet materials, and writing minutes.

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  Halff Associates

  • Austin, Texas Area

  • Environmental Planner/GIS Analyst

    • Oct 2007 - Jun 2010
    • Austin, Texas Area

    Provide mapping and spatial analysis with emphasis on environmental permitting, H&H analysis, and land development.

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  CP&Y, Inc.

  • Austin, Texas Area

  • GIS Analyst/Environmental Specialist

    • Nov 2005 - Oct 2007
    • Austin, Texas Area

    Provide GIS and environmental analysis in a NEPA regulatory context with emphasis on road projects.

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  Crespo Consulting Services, Inc

  • Austin, Texas Area

  • Environmental Scientist/GIS Specialist

    • Sep 1998 - Oct 2005
    • Austin, Texas Area

    Provide GIS analysis realted to water resources with emphasis on water quality, water availability, and stream bank stabilization.