Zach Mayer's Resume
CAREER OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a career in Geographical Information Science. I am excited to begin my GIS career at a job where I can use GIS programs, analyze data, and create maps.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
? GIS, data analysis and map-making skills
? CAD drafting skills
? Esri ArcMap, Trimble GPS, ArcGIS online
? Good organizational and categorization skills
? Pays attention to detail
? Works well with people and independently
? Reliable and punctual
? Works well under stress
? Good communication skills
? Some familiarity with Python
SKILLS
? Coordinate systems projections, georeferencing images, hot-spot data analysis, network analysis, least cost analysis, weighted overlay analyses, surface interpolation analysis cartographic model building, creating queries, joining data, vector overlaying, geocoding, geoprocessing, buffering, converting vector and raster data
? Familiarity with CAD
? Managing databases
? Field Surveying and data gathering
? Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Teams, and Outlook
EDUCATION
Texas State University
Bachelor of Science in Geography (GIS)
December 2018
Texas State University
Bachelor of Art in Mass Communication
December 2013
PROJECTS
Suitability analysis project Spring 2018
• Researching and analyzing location for environmentally friendly neighborhood in the greater Austin Area
• Using Suitability analysis to find available acreage
Flood Risk Analysis Project Spring 2017
• Analyzing risk populations affected by possible flooding in San Marcos.
• Researching city flood plain data and U.S. census block data
EXPERIENCE
Telecom America Services, CAD/GIS Technician
June to December 2020
• Completing multiple GIS CAD drafting maps for fiber-to-the-home projects
o Using CAD program Spatial Engineer
o Drawing maps displaying new fiber optic cable routes and facilities with annotation notes, tabulated measurements and counts, and material summaries for new construction
• Working with a team of drafters and engineers to complete large projects in good time and quality
• Referenced surveyor notes, engineering schematics, GPS data and Google Earth imagery to draft accurate maps
• Editing GIS CAD databases
• Creating inventory excel sheets for some projects
City of San Marcos, Urban Forester
Summer Internship from May to August 2018
• GIS data analysis projects
o Querying city properties requiring surveying
o Analyzing the relationship between utility lines within city park properties
o Using land use classification with satellite imagery
• Data editing and creating polygons layers
o Editing and amending GIS layers
o Editing attribute table to classify data
o Managing databases
o Creating point and polygon layers using aerial imagery
o Fixing city property layers with errors
City of Austin, GIS Design and Implementation Service Project from September to December 2018
• Leading group in semester long project
• Managing a team of four people
• Analyzing the relationship between the Austin urban tree canopy and the urban heat islands
• Resolving team and project issues through trial and error, researching and testing for the best means to acquire scientifically sound results
CAREER OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a career in Geographical Information Science. I am excited to begin my GIS career at a job where I can use GIS programs, analyze data, and create maps.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
? GIS, data analysis and map-making skills
? CAD drafting skills
? Esri ArcMap, Trimble GPS, ArcGIS online
? Good organizational and categorization skills
? Pays attention to detail
? Works well with people and independently
? Reliable and punctual
? Works well under stress
? Good communication skills
? Some familiarity with Python
SKILLS
? Coordinate systems projections, georeferencing images, hot-spot data analysis, network analysis, least cost analysis, weighted overlay analyses, surface interpolation analysis cartographic model building, creating queries, joining data, vector overlaying, geocoding, geoprocessing, buffering, converting vector and raster data
? Familiarity with CAD
? Managing databases
? Field Surveying and data gathering
? Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Teams, and Outlook
EDUCATION
Texas State University
Bachelor of Science in Geography (GIS)
December 2018
Texas State University
Bachelor of Art in Mass Communication
December 2013
PROJECTS
Suitability analysis project Spring 2018
• Researching and analyzing location for environmentally friendly neighborhood in the greater Austin Area
• Using Suitability analysis to find available acreage
Flood Risk Analysis Project Spring 2017
• Analyzing risk populations affected by possible flooding in San Marcos.
• Researching city flood plain data and U.S. census block data
EXPERIENCE
Telecom America Services, CAD/GIS Technician
June to December 2020
• Completing multiple GIS CAD drafting maps for fiber-to-the-home projects
o Using CAD program Spatial Engineer
o Drawing maps displaying new fiber optic cable routes and facilities with annotation notes, tabulated measurements and counts, and material summaries for new construction
• Working with a team of drafters and engineers to complete large projects in good time and quality
• Referenced surveyor notes, engineering schematics, GPS data and Google Earth imagery to draft accurate maps
• Editing GIS CAD databases
• Creating inventory excel sheets for some projects
City of San Marcos, Urban Forester
Summer Internship from May to August 2018
• GIS data analysis projects
o Querying city properties requiring surveying
o Analyzing the relationship between utility lines within city park properties
o Using land use classification with satellite imagery
• Data editing and creating polygons layers
o Editing and amending GIS layers
o Editing attribute table to classify data
o Managing databases
o Creating point and polygon layers using aerial imagery
o Fixing city property layers with errors
City of Austin, GIS Design and Implementation Service Project from September to December 2018
• Leading group in semester long project
• Managing a team of four people
• Analyzing the relationship between the Austin urban tree canopy and the urban heat islands
• Resolving team and project issues through trial and error, researching and testing for the best means to acquire scientifically sound results