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Jared Pech Gonzalez

Provo,UT

Summary

Detail-oriented geographer with analytical and research skills, strong work ethic, adaptability, dedicated to my job, and the ability to work under stress. Able to facilitate communication between different team members and satisfying client needs, even when one of the parties is uncooperative. I am able to rapidly learn and effectively use various software programs, ensuring a fast integration to a job. I have the experience of traveling abroad and relating with people with different cultural backgrounds, including being raised in a foreign country.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

GIS Research Assistant

Jayne Corbett / Brandon Plewe
08.2024 - Current
  • Ensured the accuracy of transcribed records of land transactions from Mormon-era Nauvoo.
  • Mapped out the parcels sold by LDS members in the afore-mentioned period.
  • Conducted a quality check to make sure the parcels were mapped correctly.

Dendrochronology Lab Assistant

Matt Bekker
04.2023 - Current
  • Worked on a joint project with Utah State University on how climate may have affected the Fremont cultures.
  • Worked on a climatology project in a dendrochronology field week in Zambia and submitted a poster on it for the Fulton Conference.
  • Gained proficiency in specialized software like CDendro, CooRecorder, CoFecha, and others.
  • Assisted with correlation analysis linking temperature, moisture, and tree growth for Engelmann Spruce and Douglas-fir.

Supervisor at BYU Security - Traffic

Devon Jensen
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed multiple weekly shifts, overseeing 8-12 officers per shift.
  • Supervised traffic flow during major BYU events, such as Football games, Basketball games, and Stadium of Fire.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, and mentored staff as necessary.
  • Helped answer questions people had on how to move around campus.

MTC Security Field Training Officer

Willie Waite
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Provided instruction and guidance to newly hired officers.
  • Patroled the campus and buildings to ensure there were no safety issues both during the day and throughout the night.
  • Inspected the auditorium before the weekly devotionals and assisted the Church Security Department as needed.
  • Responded to emergencies while first responders got to the area and helped relay information to them, which sometimes included being a translator.
  • Helped direct families as they came to drop off missionaries at the MTC.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geography: Geospatial Intelligence

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
04-2025

Skills

  • Open-source information gathering
  • Analytical skills
  • Dedicated
  • Problem-solving
  • Database querying
  • Attention to detail
  • Proficient at speaking and writing in English and Spanish
  • Proactive
  • Professional
  • Work well under stress

Affiliations

  • Golfing
  • Member of the Geography Student Association
  • Member of the National Security Student Association
  • Coordinated service activities for the Provo YSA 9th stake from September 2022 - August 2024

Accomplishments

  • Won 3rd place in the Fulton Conference category for diversity

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

GIS Research Assistant

Jayne Corbett / Brandon Plewe
08.2024 - Current

Dendrochronology Lab Assistant

Matt Bekker
04.2023 - Current

Supervisor at BYU Security - Traffic

Devon Jensen
08.2022 - Current

MTC Security Field Training Officer

Willie Waite
09.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Geography: Geospatial Intelligence

Brigham Young University
Jared Pech Gonzalez