EDUCATION

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington

Master of Arts program in Geography, September 1993 to present. 3.87 GPA to date.

Concentration: Applications of GIS to Environmental and Resource Management.

GIS coursework: Cartography, GIS Analysis, GIS Workshop, Urban GIS,

Geographic Information Representative, Map Sources and Errors, Geographic

Information and Analysis, GIS Forum, Introduction to Geological Remote Sensing,

Seminar in Remote Sensing.

Assistantships: Teaching Assistant for Cartography, Spring 1994.

Geography Department GIS Computer Lab and LAN Manager, Fall 1994 to present.

Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts

B.S. magna cum laude, May 1984. 3.52 GPA, Deans’ List 6 of 7 semesters.

Includes one semester at Queen Mary College, University of London, England.

Double major in Economics and Computer Science.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

GIS packages: ARC/INFO (including AML programming), ArcView, MAP II, Atlas Pro.

Operating Systems: Windows NT, DOS, Unix, Apple System 7, VAX/VMS.

Hardware: Intel x86 PCS, Apple Macintosh, Sun SparcStations, DEC VAX.

Programming Languages: C, C++, Pascal, Intel x86 Assembler, Xbase.

Software: Lotus 1-2-3, Excel, dBase IV, Paradox.

WORK EXPERIENCE

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington

GIS Computer Lab and LAN Manager, Department of Geography: Fall 1994 to

present. System administration of faculty, staff, research, and teaching lab computers.

Provided support and consulting for hardware, cartographic/GIS software, and

peripherals. Hardware included Unix workstations, PCS, Macintoshes, and networking

Software included ARC/INFO (PC and Unix), ArcView 2, Map ii, Atlas Pro, SPSS,

and Excel. Responsibilities included maintaining workstations, installing software,

training users, aiding researchers, managing user accounts and backups, configuring

peripherals, and managing database of geographic information for research and

instructional use.

Mt. Rainier National Park, Longmire, Washington

GIS Analyst, Summer, 1993

Performed GIS analysis Arc/Info and AML programming for resource monitoring

applications. Calculated major watersheds and lake watersheds for park using Grid.

Determined elevation for lakes from DEM. Analyzed glacial recession over time.

Mapped results of Northern Spotted Owl surveys. Discovered and corrected data

quality problems in various park coverages. Designed maps for park reports and

studies.

CAREER OBJECTIVE		To gain experience in site feasibility, analysis and selection.
EDUCATION		University of Washington Bachelor of Arts, (expected) December 1990 Geography Major: Concentration in Economic Geography (Location Analysis, Demographic, Real Estate Development) Seattle University One year early admittance program Seattle Preparatory High School Three year Humanities emphasis. Regional Analysis: Experience with input/output models, economic base studies, shift share, location quotient and other means of assessing an areas economic strengths and weaknesses. Regional Estate Development: Commercial project feasibility, control, financing, licensing, construction, marketing and operation. Geographic Information Systems: Experience using, interpreting and presenting information from ARC/INFO and Map II software packages. Location Analysis: A thorough study of classic and contemporary location theories providing an understanding of the variables to be analyzed in location decisions.
WORK EXPERIENCE		Blessed Sacrament (Oct. 19880 - Present) 5041 9th. NE Seattle, WA 9815 Cook: budgeting, planning, purchasing and cooking meals for community of Dominican Priest. M.S.W Investments (June 1990 - Sept. 1990) Gutted and rebuilt a residential house for sale in September. Clean Streak Window Cleaning (June 1985 - Sept. 1988) Entrepreneur: Owned and operated a cleaning business. Tradewell, Inc. (June 1982 - Sept. 1987) 5440 Sand Pt. Wy NW Seattle, WA 98105 Customer service, and maintaining a complete grocery section.
AWARDS		Honored for Senior Thesis: “A Model for Site Selection...”. Published: “The Richard and Jane Lange Collection”.
ACTIVITIES		Member Delta Tau Delta Fraternity:Activities Chairman, Slush Chairman
REFERENCES		Athletics, music and reading.
AWARDS		Available upon request.

EDUCATION		Bachelor of Arts, University of Washington, December 1986 Major: Geography; Cartography and Environmental Studies emphasis
Good Specificity		Academic computer experience: Pascal and Basic programming on VAX 780 and IBM-pc AT machines; computer-assisted cartography utilizing SYMAP, Surface II and AMP software on IBM and Cyber 845 mainframes: processing of remote sensing imagery and geographic information systems using Apple Iie and IBM-pc ATs; proficient with DOS; word processing with MacWrite and Wordstar.
WORK EXPERIENCE		Excellent descriptions of past jobs KING COUNTY NATURAL RESOURCES & PARKS DIVISION, Seattle, WA. WETLANDS CARTOGRAPHER. Compiled, designed and produced fieldmaps for wetlands biologists’ use as part of a county wetlands research project. Gathered basemap information from existing county and USGS maps, county assessor’s files, developers’ blueprints, and fieldworkers’ notes. Made necessary computations to create maps at desired scale. Identified wetland boundaries and ecological zones through aerial phot interpretation and on-site inspection. Drafted originals onto mylar; reproduced diazo copies of fieldworkers’ use. PIERCE COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, Tacoma, WA WETLANDS CARTOGRAPHER. Compiled, designed and produced Pierce County’s Wetlands Atlas. Identified wetlands using aerial photo interpretation, soils maps, floodplain maps, and National Wetlands Inventory maps. Prepared aerial photo blueline copies as fieldmaps for biologists’ on-site verification. Transferred wetland boundaries to mylar copies of county assessor’s maps. Wrote cartographic methodology for project final report. Answered public and staff inquiries regarding wetland inventory procedures and boundaries. CORESOFT/CORE SYSTEMS, INC. Seattle, WA CARTOGRAPHIC CONSULTANT. Conducted archival and field cartographic research. Compiled, designed, digitized and plotted client maps using in-house, R-Base-derived database and mapping information system. De-bugged mapping software, inititated product refinement, trained and supported staff and customers as sole cartographer in a young firm developing and marketing school bus routing and student database software. APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB HUT SYSTEM, Gorham, NH CREWMEMBER/HUTMASTER. Operated background hikers’ hostels. Supervised three co-workers offering meals and lodging to 40 guests. Provided public information, maintained hut buildings and facilities, and presented environmental/educational programs and displays for the public. Extensive first aid training; on call at all times for backcountry emergencies.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS		Northwest Computer-Aided Mapping Association

OBJECTIVE:		To gain entry level experience as a planner in an urban, regional or environmental planning division. Breaks major down into key areas - subjects/skills a bit vague
EDUCATION:		University of Washington Major: Geography Areas of Interest: The spatial distribution of economic activities and its relationship with the human and natural environment. Also, depiction of ideas and concepts by use of written, verbal and graphic communication skills. Graduation date: Fall 1989, G.P.A. 3.25 Washington State University Major: Environmental Science and Regional Planning 1987-1988, G.P.A. 3.59 Good relevant background
PLANNING BACKGROUND:		Participation in urban planning studio which conducted a design study for the town of Goldendale, WA. This study involved a presentation to the townspeople at a community workshop and a final report of the design study issues and objectives. Responsible for the written and graphic information concerning economic/demographic study issues. Could use a skills section
WORK EXPERIENCE:		Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, WA (4/87-Present) Secretary - Coordinate interactions of staff and public; process admissions, discharges, transfers, orders and requisitions Environmental Science and Regional Planning Program, Washington State University Pullman, WA (8/87-4/88) Clerical Assistant II - Word processing; maintain incoming student files; reception of visitors To departmental Program; inter-office communication Channel 3 Video Seattle, WA (2/84-4/87) Assistant Manager - Inventory; banking; hire, train and schedule employees; design of advertising layouts
REFERENCES:		References upon request.