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Jessica Kelly

Castle Rock,CO

Summary

Seasoned Geospatial Analyst with a robust background in GIS and remote sensing, adept at leveraging ArcGIS for intricate geodatabase management and satellite imagery analysis. Proficient in data analysis and visualization, with a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems focusing on Remote Sensing. Eager to apply my expertise in geospatial analysis and data visualization tools to contribute to Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's Earth System Science Division's mission.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Geospatial Analyst

Jeppesen, A Boeing Company
Centennial, CO
06.2015 - Current
  • Digitize airport environments into complex geodatabases utilizing available source information, satellite imagery, and ArcGIS in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production cycle.
  • Create satellite image procurement processes and documentation.
  • Perform quality assurance checks, research airport conditions.
  • Represented the Airport Moving Map product in multiple internal and external audits.
  • Analyze source documents for necessary alterations to the dynamic airport mapping project.
  • Utilize ArcGIS and Python scripts to assign attributes and manipulate geometry.
  • Perform detail-oriented analysis of source documents, along with airport shapefiles and attributes, to maintain a quality product in compliance with industry specifications.
  • Georectify airport diagrams of various quality to create usable airport maps for pilots in the absence of satellite imagery.
  • Order, quality check, organize, and audit satellite imagery for a growing geodatabase of over 1,000 airports worldwide.
  • Lead and train a team of imagery analysts via meetings and multiple communication platforms, as well as creating and updating process documentation.
  • Fostering relationships with VFE (vector feature extraction) and imagery vendors while ensuring products are up to date with GIS standards and quality expectations.

Visiter Experience Representative

The Wildlife Experience
Parker, CO
07.2012 - 08.2013
  • Responded to customer needs to ensure an enjoyable museum and theater experience.
  • Utilized written and verbal communication to inform staff of daily events and manage break schedule.
  • Compiled daily and financial reports.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Geographic Information Systems

University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO
06-2020

Bachelor of Science - Geography

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
06-2016

Associate of Arts - Environmental Science

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO
06-2013

Skills

  • GIS (ArcGIS 9x, 10x and ArcPro)
  • Remote Sensing
  • Data Analysis
  • Quality Assurance
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Time Management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Data Visualization
  • Positive Attitude
  • Research Skills
  • Team Player
  • System Administration
  • Data Compilation

Accomplishments

Boeing Designated Expert in Satellite Imagery Consulting - Boeing

Dec 2023

Demonstrated knowledge in remote sensing concepts, uses and limitations as well as knowledge and understanding of coordinate systems, datums, map projections, DEMs (digital elevations models), incident angles, resolution, cloud services and web-based imagery services/streaming. Showed experience and competency working with GCPs (ground control points), GIS services (ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.), reference mapping services (ESRI basemaps, Google Earth, etc.), FTPs (file transfer protocols).

Theodore C Myers Memorial Award - University of Colorado Boulder

May 2015

Undergraduate with most exceptional honors thesis in Geography Department: "Phenological and Altitudinal Changes in Plants Responding to Drying Neotropical Cloud Forests"

Timeline

Geospatial Analyst

Jeppesen, A Boeing Company
06.2015 - Current

Visiter Experience Representative

The Wildlife Experience
07.2012 - 08.2013

Graduate Certificate - Geographic Information Systems

University of Colorado Denver

Bachelor of Science - Geography

University of Colorado Boulder

Associate of Arts - Environmental Science

Arapahoe Community College
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