Jonathan Grau
Redlands,CA
Summary
Dynamic GIS professional with proven expertise in geographic mapping and strategic planning. Excelled at MGT by enhancing data accuracy and improving inter-departmental communication. Skilled in Arc GIS and project organization, adept at leading teams to exceed project goals. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and organizational leadership, contributing to significant process improvements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Planning Analyst
MGT
10.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Participated in field data collection efforts and mobile applications to ensure accurate location information was captured for residential research.
- Presented findings of research and analysis to clients and their board members after checking population forecasts.
- Provided reliable assistance during client meetings, presenting progress updates and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Improved communication between departments by presenting concise reports on test findings and recommended actions.
- Consistently met project deadlines through efficient time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Contributed to the development of comprehensive maps that aided decision-making for various departments within the organization.
- Assisted in updating zoning maps, leading to better understanding of School and Trustee boundaries, planning and management within the community.
- Improved data accuracy by performing regular quality control checks on GIS databases for our clients and our data references.
- Used Geographic Information Systems technology and equipment to produce detailed maps for client use within the public domain or decision making meetings.
Reprecincting Technician
Modis (Contract)
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Revised and analyzed GIS Maps, including parcels, data entry, and base maps.
- Executed Selection Queries in ArcMap.
- Use basic ArcMap functions to enter, edit and update GIS spatial data, including points, lines, and polygons and attribute data within databases or feature classes, following standard procedures.
- Ability to follow documented procedures to update street range address records in the County’s DIMS Election Management System based on updated voter precincts polygons to ensure each address record is in the correct voter precinct (Data Entry).
- Ability to perform quality control checks with minimal supervision to ensure data integrity.
- Proven experience with ESRI ArcMap desktop products.
GIS Team Lead
Apex Systems (Contract)
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Analyzed still and motion imagery and data to produce geospatial results for addressing road networks.
- Used Geographic Information Systems technology and equipment to produce detailed maps.
- Created effective maps, charts, and other images based on project-specific requirements.
- Collected error data to continuously improve the software of clients' system.
- Led a small team of 5-12 to work on different projects that required data collection.
- Communicated and collaborated with other team leads to produce quality results.
Usher/Concessions Lead
Krikorian/Studio Movie Grill
05.2013 - 09.2018
- Resolved disputes between patrons, led a small team to clean auditoriums, and pitched products to customers.
Planning Intern
City Of Redlands
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help.
- Recognized potential issues with inventory and quality control and engineered changes.
- Evaluated permits for zoning changes and building projects by closely checking information against approval requirements.
- Organized and formatted permits onto an Excel sheet to be organized into folders.
- Took phone calls and discussed with clients about permits approval.
Education
Master of Arts - Urban Planning
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA06-2027
Bachelor of Science - Geographic Information Systems
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA06-2018
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA06.2016
Skills
- MS Office 365
- ArcPro GIS
- Strategic Planning
- Easily Adaptable
- Problem resolution
- Organizational leadership
- Geographic Mapping Data Collection
- GIS Analysis
- Database compiling
- Computer proficiency
- Planning Skills
- Customer Relations
- Powerpoint presentations
Certification
- Negotiation Strategies and Skills
- ICC Certified Permit Technician
- GIS Fundamentals - ESRI Certified
- ArcGIS Pro - ESRI Certified
Timeline
Planning Analyst
MGT
10.2022 - Current
Reprecincting Technician
Modis (Contract)
10.2021 - 07.2022
GIS Team Lead
Apex Systems (Contract)
10.2018 - 12.2019
Planning Intern
City Of Redlands
07.2015 - 12.2015
Usher/Concessions Lead
Krikorian/Studio Movie Grill
05.2013 - 09.2018
Master of Arts - Urban Planning
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Geographic Information Systems
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Crafton Hills College
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