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Bridgette Fritz
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Bridgette is a certified GIS professional and team leader with experience supporting multidisciplinary teams across transportation, planning, emergency response, energy, environmental remediation, asset management, and cultural resource management. She has provided GIS expertise to a broad range of public and private sector clients, including CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern, Tennessee Valley Authority, American Electric Power, Colonial Pipeline, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, the Department of Defense, and numerous municipalities. Bridgette excels at developing customized GIS solutions that enhance spatial analysis, data management, and visualization. She is committed to understanding each project's unique requirements and delivering actionable, location-based insights that drive effective planning and decision-making.
GIS professional with strong expertise in spatial data analysis, geospatial technology, and cartography. Proven track record in leveraging GIS tools to deliver impactful insights and solutions. Known for excellent team collaboration, adaptability, and consistently achieving results. Skilled in ArcGIS, QGIS, and remote sensing, with focus on optimizing geospatial data management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GIS consultant
Lebanon Sinkhole Services
01.2024
- Responsible for GIS and technical analysis for the City of Lebanon’s sinkhole mapping project, using advanced spatial analysis and mapping techniques to identify and classify karst land surface depressions (sinkholes).
- Analyzed high-resolution elevation data and integrated geospatial data to develop a comprehensive geospatial database of existing sinkholes.
- Conducted in-depth analysis to pinpoint sinkhole hotspots, providing the first detailed assessment of sinkhole occurrences in the city.
- This critical analysis supported WSP’s evaluation of the City’s floodplain and stormwater management regulations, leading to informed recommendations for revisions to ordinances, manuals, permits, and procedures.
- Enhanced project efficiency through the development and implementation of custom GIS applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to integrate GIS solutions into broader project objectives and strategies.
GIS Consultant
01.2023
- Responsible for mapping efforts for energy siting and constructability reviews across multiple projects, assessing the feasibility of proposed energy infrastructure developments.
- Integrated open-source GIS data and field data to analyze factors such as land use, environmental impacts, regulatory compliance, and utility access.
- Collaborated with engineers and stakeholders to identify potential challenges and visualize design adjustments, ensuring efficient and cost-effective project execution.
- Delivered comprehensive geospatial analysis and visualizations to support informed decision-making and optimize project planning.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to integrate GIS solutions into broader project objectives and strategies.
- Enabled data-driven decision making by providing high-quality geospatial visualization products for various industries including environmental management, urban planning, and transportation systems management.
GIS consultant
Norfolk Southern (NS)
01.2022
- Responsible for supporting NEPA compliance for the NS Redesign Alabama Project.
- Conducted comprehensive spatial analyses to assess social and environmental impacts, including land use, vegetation, hydrology, sensitive receptors, cultural resources, and wildlife habitats.
- Created detailed GIS maps that informed project assessments and ensured the integration of environmental considerations into planning and decision-making.
- Managed deliverables, performed quality control, and oversaw project timelines to ensure tasks were completed on schedule.
GIS consultant
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Responsible for mapping and data visualization across multiple transportation planning grant projects for TDOT in municipalities including Nashville-Davidson County, Loudon, Huntington, Lebanon, Winchester, Walden, Etowah, and Dyersburg.
- Applied spatial analysis and visualization techniques to support transportation planning and data-driven decision-making.
- Collaborated with Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), local governments, and stakeholders to present and refine geospatial data, ensuring accurate and timely project delivery.
GIS consultant
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Responsible for mapping, geospatial database management, and real-time data integration.
- Combined field data, aerial imagery, and remote sensing to guide containment and cleanup strategies.
- Produced accurate, time-critical GIS products that directly informed response decisions and received recognition for impact.
- Continued managing GIS data post-response to support site monitoring and long-term remediation efforts.
GIS consultant
3M
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Responsible for developing, maintaining, and submitting geospatial data to support PFAS contamination cleanup efforts.
- Ensured data accuracy and consistency for integration into geospatial systems, enabling effective monitoring and remediation planning.
- Produced visualizations and spatial analyses to support reporting, decision-making, and stakeholder communication.
- Performed quality control on geospatial datasets to meet regulatory standards and track remediation progress.
Researcher
University of Tennessee
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Conducted research on the paleoflood history of the Upper Tennessee River Basin as part of an Electric Power Research Institute-funded project.
- Developed a Python-based algorithm to identify and characterize sinkhole locations from high-resolution satellite imagery, exploring their potential as archives for prehistoric flood data.
- Participated in extensive fieldwork, data collection, and analysis to advance the understanding of regional flood histories.
- Authored technical reports and presented findings at conferences including the American Association of Geographers (AAG) and the Geological Society of America (GSA).
Intern
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Selected for the highly competitive DOE Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program.
- Analyzed remotely sensed time-series data to assess bioenergy impacts on land use dynamics.
- Applied advanced statistical and spatial modeling to uncover temporal trends in vegetation cover across varied land use types.
- Compiled findings into technical memos and delivered research presentations, contributing to a deeper understanding of bioenergy influences on regional land use.
Researcher
University of Tennessee
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Investigated paleoflood histories in the Little Tennessee River Basin utilizing Hazus and ArcGIS.
- Designed and simulated models for the 1867 Chattanooga mega-flood scenario.
- Analyzed historical flood data and applied advanced modeling techniques to generate comprehensive flood risk assessments.
Research Assistant
University of Tennessee
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Provided GIS support for a project examining urban heat island effects in Knoxville, TN.
- Analyzed Landsat 8 satellite imagery to explore relationships between the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Land Surface Temperature (LST).
- Utilized ModelBuilder and remote sensing data to map urban heat islands, identifying key areas of concern for further study.
Education
MSc - Geography
University of Tennessee
01.2020
BSc - Geology and Environmental Studies
University of Tennessee
01.2017
Skills
- Spatial data management
- Mobile GIS applications
- GIS project management
- GIS software expertise
- GIS technical support
- GIS training
- Geodatabase development
- Geographic mapping data collection
- Data management
- Geospatial analysis
Designations
GISP
Publications
Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness: Moving Toward Sustainable Multifunctional Management, Emily P. Zefferman, Michael L. McKinney, Thomas Cianciolo, Bridgette I. Fritz, Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2017
Certification
- GISP Certification # 162225
Software
Timeline
GIS consultant
Lebanon Sinkhole Services
01.2024
GIS consultant
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)
01.2024 - 01.2025
GIS Consultant
01.2023
GIS consultant
Norfolk Southern (NS)
01.2022
GIS consultant
01.2022 - 01.2024
GIS consultant
3M
01.2020 - 01.2022
Researcher
University of Tennessee
08.2017 - 12.2020
Intern
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
06.2017 - 08.2017
Researcher
University of Tennessee
08.2016 - 06.2017
Research Assistant
University of Tennessee
06.2016 - 08.2016
BSc - Geology and Environmental Studies
University of Tennessee
MSc - Geography
University of Tennessee
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