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GEOSPATIAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary

Dynamic worker with over 19 years of geospatial analysis experience. Skilled at planning projects from start to finish with detail and accuracy. Proven history of meeting deadlines and staying current with training in ArcGIS use. Over 19 years of designing and developing topographic maps and geospatial intelligence products. Results-focused as a Geospatial Engineering Technician with emphasis on strengthening engineering designs and enhancing production processes. Special experience includes instructing and course writing. Very proficient in ArcMap and ArcCatalog. Proven success in leadership, operational excellence and organizational development with keen understanding of elements of geospatial information and services. Recognized for inspiring junior Army Soldiers and future Army leaders to excel and encouraged creative work environments.

Accomplishments
  • 19+ years of valorous and dedicated service to the U.S. Army.
  • Received 27 commendations, awards and decorations for performance as a Geospatial Engineer.
  • Led seven different geospatial engineering teams on seven different combat tours across Europe, Asia and the Pacific.
  • Supervised team of 5+ Geospatial members.
  • Performed geospatial analysis for over 68 months in austere working conditions with unrivalled results.
  • Military education includes the Basic Topographic Analyst Course, Systems Approach to Training Course (SATS 4.2), Advanced Geospatial Engineer Leaders Course, Army Basic Instructors Course, Cadre Training Course, Small Group Instructor Training Course, Blackboard Instructor Course, Initial Faculty Development Course, the Resident Individual Training Management Systems (RITMS) Operators Course, the Leader Development and Certification Program and the Geospatial Engineering Technician Basic Course.
  • Independently designed and produced over 25,000 topographic maps for Combat Training Center rotational army units.
  • Completed over 30 geospatial request for information monthly over a 19 year span.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop geospatial request for information trackers, quality check / quality assurance checklist and supply tracking spreadsheets.
  • Used Microsoft PowerPoint to generate time-sensitive geospatial intelligence briefs from high volume produced topographic maps and geospatial tactical decision aids.
  • Over 19 years of hands-on use on setting up, operating and maintaining electronic duplicating systems, large format and multifunction printers, inkjet plotters.
Skills
  • ArcMap 10+ mapping software
  • ArcGIS Explorer Data Viewer software
  • Terra Explorer 3D GIS viewer software
  • ERDAS Imagine Remote Sensing software
  • Google Earth software
  • Microsoft Excel 2019+ program
  • Microsoft Outlook 2019+ program
  • HP DesignJet Plotter(Printer)
  • Creativity
  • Time Management
  • Project Management
  • Adaptability
  • Effective Communication
  • ArcCatalog 10+ data management software
  • ArcView software
  • Terra Builder 3D Database creation software
  • Envi Geospatial Image Analysis software
  • Microsoft Powerpoint 2019 program
  • Microsoft Word 2019 program
  • Organization
  • Critical Thinking
  • Mentoring
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Problem Solving
  • Research and Analysis
Experience
Geospatial Engineering Technician, 01/2015 to Current
U.S. Army – Fort Stewart, GA
  • Currently serves as a Geospatial Engineering Technician providing direct geospatial information and services to over 7,000 military and civilian personnel.
  • Accounts for the maintenance and serviceability of eight Geospatial Information Systems, associated equipment and military vehicles valued in excess of $3,000,000.
  • Completes countless time sensitive projects by effectively applying geospatial engineering, technical and maintenance procedures.
  • Collects and reformat large datasets for use in technical applications such as ArcGIS 10x, Socet GXP and ENVI geospatial software.
  • Consistently compiles, processed and analyzed geospatial data getting results to improve product quality and product effectiveness
  • Initiates contact with outside organizations and built solid working relationships.
  • Improves product quality by creating a very thorough quality check and quality assurance process.
  • Performs work under the most demanding conditions and still maintained high quality standards.
  • Assimilates and integrates geospatial information and terrain analysis to aid army leaders in visualizing the terrain.
  • Creates tactical decision aid maps that gave a clear understanding of the impacts of the terrain on friendly and enemy military operations.
  • Seeks guidance and input from multiple geospatial sources to create topographical products that facilitated a shared understanding of the terrain.
  • Creates an internal maintenance schedule that resulted
    in 100% readiness for geospatial equipment and all times.
  • Developes an efficient approach for creating digital topographic map overlays, reducing man hours up to 50%.
  • Establishes a standardized geospatial database that was utilized by 18 army units across two military installations.
  • Provides innovative solutions to requests for information or intelligence gaps requiring geospatial led analysis or production.
  • Career experience uniquely positioned to refine and tailor what is needed to best inform the Commander's decision-making processes.
  • Concisely communicates geospatial requirements to higher echelons to support a rapid operational tempo with significant, and often overlapping mission requirements.
  • Delivers refined end geospatial mapping results that greatly reduced risk to force and mission throughout seven army unit deployment processes.
Instructor / Writer, 04/2012 to 12/2014
U.S. Army – Fort Leonardwood, MO
  • Hand selected by the Army Engineer Regimental Command Sergeant Major be to the Primary Small Group Leader of the Geospatial Engineer Advanced Leaders Course.
  • Completed all requirements of the Instructor Development and Recognition Program; awarded Basic Army Instructor Badge.
  • Responsible for supervision, professional development, counseling and safety of 64 Non-Commissioned Officers annually.
  • Executed 2,190 hours of instruction on leadership development and geospatial engineering core training.
  • Maintained a 96% graduation rate as the primary instructor in one of most technically advanced courses in the Army Engineer Regiment.
  • Maintained accountability of 32 Geographic Information Systems and peripherals valued at over $180,000.
  • Conducted assessments and evaluation reports on students; prepared and updated lesson plans and administrated examinations.
  • Developed and incorporated a standardized grading rubric for geospatial engineering exams.
  • Enhanced the Geospatial Program of Instruction which improved students ability to acquire advance geospatial analysis skills.
  • Developed the geospatial engineer blackboard site; increased the ability of students to reference material and experience a self-paced learning course.
  • Created a well- received pre-course quiz to assess students' knowledge base with positive feedback.
  • Developed new and innovative teaching methods to help students retain course material; resulted in lower failure rate on end of module examinations.
  • Led, coached and mentored two Non-Commissioned Officers to become certified primary instructors and class records managers.
  • Served as a Primary Instructor and Writer for the U.S. Army Geospatial Engineer Course.
  • Used past combat experiences through story telling as examples of geospatial engineering plays a vital role in military decision making.
Senior Geospatial Engineer Sergeant, 03/2005 to 03/2012
U.S. Army – Fort Carson, Colorado
  • Served seven years as a Senior Geospatial Engineer Sergeant directly responsible for geospatial engineering support for over 3,500 U.S. military and civilian personnel.
  • Completed over 4,500 geospatial request for information.
  • Created and printed over 90,000 mission critical maps, charts and image based geospatial intelligence products.
  • Restructured geospatial data files and terrain analysis products to maintain an updated Geospatial Information and Services webpage.
  • Analyzed still and motion imagery and data to generate detailed geospatial intelligence reports.
  • Supervised geospatial intelligence activities and provided technical, operational and administrative guidance and direction to 37 enlisted Soldiers.
  • Surveyed and analyzed terrain to determine optimum military equipment placement and use across multiple operations.
  • Drove geospatial production proficiency which resulted in supply savings and unit funding profits.
  • Produced multiple Standard Operating Procedure booklets focused on future geospatial training and wartime geospatial procedures.
Education
High School Diploma: 05/2000
Macon County High School - Montezuma, GA
Associate of Arts: Architectural Drafting TechnologySouth Georgia Technical College - Americus, GA
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My Non-Degree Education includes the Remote Sensed Imagery Course, the Geographic Information Course, the Getting Started with GIS Web Course, Using GIS to Solve Problems Web Course, Putting Your GIS Skills to Work Web Course, ArcGIS Online Basics Web Course and the ArcGIS Desktop 10+ Web Course.

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • U.S. Army

School Attended

  • Macon County High School
  • South Georgia Technical College

Job Titles Held:

  • Geospatial Engineering Technician
  • Instructor / Writer
  • Senior Geospatial Engineer Sergeant

Degrees

  • High School Diploma : 05/2000
    Associate of Arts : Architectural Drafting Technology

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