Dedicated GIS Analyst with over 4 years of experience supporting emergency management operations through the design and deployment of spatial data solutions. optimization of spatial data solutions. Skilled in FEMA flood mapping protocols, hydrologic and hydraulic support workflows, incident command system (ICS) coordination, and custom GIS application development. Proven success in managing multi-agency coordination efforts during wildfire, flood, and earthquake responses. Highly adept in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Python scripting, and FEMA's spatial data standards, with a growing focus on risk communication, floodplain analysis, and data-driven decision support.
Design and deploy all operational dashboards and app products during response; ie. situational awareness tools, map products, damage assessments apps and surveys to assist in requesting a Presidential Declarations, and response coordination with integrated risk overlays.
Led the development of a statewide situational awareness GIS platform and application during activations.
Developed FEMA-compliant flood hazard maps, mitigation overlays, and high-resolution fire risk visualizations aligned with Risk MAP and NFIP standards.
Deployed to incidents as a GISS for wildfire and flood mapping. Qualified as a Geographic Information System Specialist (GISS) for wildfire response; GISS task book completion.
Built Nevada's GIS database and custom mapping tools including, but not limited to, Preliminary Damage Assessment apps, Response and Recovery dashboard and apps, Hazard Mitigation Planning, and all emergency management operations dashboards.
Lead development of web-based applications and dashboards using Experience Builder, QuickCapture, Survey123, AGOL, and ModelBuilder to visualize hazard zones, vulnerable populations, and shelter readiness.
Conduct spatial analysis for evacuation planning, route accessibility, and post-disaster needs assessments using ArcGIS Pro, Network Analyst, and Python automation.
Instruct FEMA’s L0102 Science of Disaster as part of the Nevada Basic Academy, providing training on hazard science and emergency planning to emergency management professionals statewide.
Designed and implemented a FEMA-aligned Safe Refuge Modeling framework for wildfire evacuation and flood hazard mitigation in the Tahoe Basin, integrating ArcGIS Pro, Python, and deep learning (UnetClassifier) to identify viable shelter-in-place zones. Automated raster-based suitability scoring using ArcPy and ModelBuilder, processed NAIP imagery for semantic segmentation, and delivered stakeholder-ready maps and dashboards via Experience Builder to support emergency planning and FEMA Risk MAP initiatives.
Maintain and administer statewide geodatabases and ArcGIS Online content for emergency operations, ensuring data integrity, accessibility, and continuity.
GIS & Geology Support Contractor
Mine Development Associates
Reno, USA
05.2013 - 08.2014
Managed spatial data for 3D ore modeling using ArcGIS and Surpac.
Supported geological assessments with GIS data analysis.
Owner & Financial Operations Manager
The Lodge at Galena
Reno, USA
01.2006 - 05.2013
Oversaw business operations, finances, vendor management, and staffing.
Managed licensing, vendor compliance, and staff hiring/training
Education
Master of Science - Geographic Information Systems Technology
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