ArcGIS
Kaylynne Streets
WV
Summary
Dynamic GIS professional with extensive expertise in spatial data analysis, mapping, and geographic information systems. Proficient in utilizing advanced GIS software, spatial databases, and remote sensing technologies to transform complex data into actionable insights that drive decision-making. Strong collaborator and adaptable team player, consistently dedicated to achieving project objectives while navigating evolving requirements. Recognized for analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of managing large volumes of intricate GIS data for industry and government applications.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
GIS Specialist
USDA Forest Service, Monongahela National Forest
Elkins, WV
10.2022 - Current
- Natural Resource Management (NRM) Wildlife Forest Data Steward; processed and organized data; completes QA/QC on all data received from field staff. Entered data into corporate database in timely manner. Coordinated with Regional staff to ensure data is up to standards.
- Reviewed existing Forest and corporate wildlife data. Performed QA/QC on data, removed invalid data, archived outdated data and created new filing structure for use by Forest staff. Ensured available data represents best available science and must go to use data.
- Assisted with Forest Reference library data reorganization and QA/QC.
- Regularly coordinated with partner agencies including WVNDR and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to ensure data is kept up to date.
- Creates, edits, analyzes and manages data and manages metadata using ArcGIS. Assembles maps for project planning, surveying and implementation using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
- Creates map and performs calculations and statistics for use in ESA consultations and NEPA documents and assists in preparing proposed actions for categorical exclusions (CE), biological assessments (BA), biological opinions (BO), and environmental assessments (EA).
- Independently calculated slope, acreages, perimeter, area, and other mathematical calculations. Digitizes, edits, and compiles data to create accurate and tables and maps for data analysis and project planning.
- Makes recommendations and develops solutions that demonstrate positive approaches to complete GIS assignments. Routinely informs supervisor of tasks that requested by other resources. Participate in national, regional, and local GIS related team meetings and provides input and/or feedback from meetings on how to enhance the GIS program.
- Routinely assisted Forest employees with GIS related questions and mentored new ArcGIS users; assisted with GIS training sessions. Mentored new GIS Specialists with projects and Forest Service policies etc.
- Works directly with other resource department staff and specialist with little to no supervision on project and Forest level work.
- Assisted specialists with project maps and data analysis.
- Worked with Fire staff to update maps and data, worked as a team with GIS coworkers to complete project.
- Worked on creating general templates for map products.
- Continues to enhance and expand GIS knowledge by participating in trainings and other education activities.
- Receives training in more advanced skills, techniques, and procedures by performing a variety of productive activities involving the use of geospatial analysis processes, protocols, and solutions. Explore the different methods of doing analysis, utilizing more of the geoprocessing tools and using model builder.
- Routinely updated sensitive restricted Threatened and Endangered wildlife data. Other wildlife data regularly updated includes but not limited to: Rusty Patched Bumble Bee, Cheat Mountain Salamander, Indiana Bat, Northern long-eared bat, Tri-colored bat, Little Brown bat, and the WV Northern Flying Squirrel.
- Regularly received field data from wildlife biologists, technicians and contracted surveyors on Rusty Patched Bumble Bee locations and updates presence points in the restricted wildlife data.
- Routinely checked for updates from the USFWS for the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee High Potential Zones and Low Potential Zones and added data to the Forest reference library for specialist’s use.
- Coordinated with the Fire staff to gather data and assembled spreadsheets and shapefiles for wildlife biologist for the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Biological Assessment.
- Assisted Forest Wildlife Biologist with new Bat Conservation Strategy data and interpretation. Analyzed data and separated out by species; uploaded data into a restricted database for use by specialists.
- Coordinated with Regional Staff on the Four Bat Conservation Strategy (BCS) data analysis. Collected, organized, performed QA/QC and submitted all Forest bat data in a collective package for the creation of the BCS data by the regional staff.
- Worked on a specialized team, “Team Spatial” to gather data for all Forest project boundaries and activities for the Regional Rusty Patched Bumble Bee and Threatened and Endangered Bats “reply dues”.
- Coordinated with the detailing Forest Wildlife Biologist to present information to each District on the Forest on current and ongoing projects that would be affected by new data involving Federally listed species.
- Worked with Forest Wildlife biologist to create a new habitat suitability layer for the WVNFS on the Monongahela National Forest.
- Coordinated with WVNDR and Forest wildlife biologist on restricted wildlife data; assisted with obtaining new Data Sharing Agreement between WVNDR and USFS and ensured that agreement terms and conditions were enforced.
- Updated Regional Forester Sensitive Species data, including QA/QC and created new spatial data for specialist use.
- Completed required online training for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) certification and submitted application for selection for national in-person training.
- Transitioned from ArcMap to ArcPro. Utilized Citrix Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI) for ArcPro.
- Participated in Cheat Mountain Salamander (CMS) workshop provided by West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) and passed CMS certification exam.
- Assists CMS certified individuals with CMS surveys on the Forest for project work. This includes habitat assessments, locating, safely handling and identifying various amphibian, recording and reporting findings.
- Assisted specialists with the utilization of the WVDNR CMS Habitat suitability data on ArcGIS Online for project analysis and consultation.
- Supervisor: Mark Schug (209)-777-6659 Available for Contact
- Hours/Week: 40
- Salary: $30.26/hr
- Grade Level: GS-9
Biological Science Technician
USDA Forest Service, Monongahela National Forest
Parsons, WV
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Created, organizes and manages new survey system for wildlife field surveys and general salamander surveys using ArcGIS Survey 123 and created a tracking sheet to monitor survey progress and ensure timelines are met.
- Independently performs field reconnaissance, collection, analysis and management of data for project planning and implementation. Ensures all data is organized and documented for specialist use.
- Creates, edits and manages data using GIS. Assembles maps for project planning, surveying and implementation using ArcMap and ArcGIS Online.
- Creates maps for use in NEPA documents and assists in preparing proposed actions for categorical exclusions.
- Assesses and documents environmental impacts on wildlife and natural resources and makes recommendations for management plans and future data collection efforts. Assists in drafting and editing biological assessments and biological evaluations.
- Held a general wildlife/ non-listed species survey permit from the WVDNR for three consecutive seasons.
- Performed general amphibian surveys for project level work on the Cheat-Potomac Ranger District. This included assisting the Cheat Mountain Salamander (CMS) Certified Wildlife biologist, and the WVDNR Wildlife Biologists with multiple CMS surveys. Surveys included habitat assessments, locating, handling and identifying various amphibians, recording and reporting findings.
- Coordinated with WVDNR for project planning and implementation in priority wildlife areas.
- Created and organized a streamlined survey for use with field botany surveys for unit observation collection using ArcGIS Survey 123 and created a tracking sheet to organize and monitor survey progress.
- Performed general botany and wildlife species surveys for project data collection and analysis. This included habitat assessments, locating and identifying various botanical and wildlife species, recording and reporting survey findings.
- Coordinated resources, organized and implemented WV Northern Flying Squirrel and general bat species monitoring by creating maps for monitor locations and deploying equipment in the field. Retrieved, organized, documented and managed data gathered from monitors and submitted data to district the Wildlife Biologist and specialist at Virginia Tech for analysis.
- Ensures projects are implemented following criteria and mitigation measures specified in NEPA documents.
- Independently completed special use permit inspections for the Cheat Ranger District. Organized, documented and submitted data for specialist’s review.
- Coordinates with and assists the Timber and Silviculture departments with painting boundary lines, timber marking, and data collection.
- Assists with Range program project planning, field reconnaissance and project implementation. Assists with range allotment maintenance and inspections. Creates and manages data for Range projects.
- Serves on Forest Fire Militia and responds to local fire incidents as a Red Carded FFT2. Utilizes GIS skills to create maps and perform analysis and calculations related to the incident for specialist’s use.
- Current WVDA Certified Pesticide Applicator.
- Provides informal training and assists with data management and map making for district employees.
- Supervisor: Andrew Moore (304)-807-0426 Available for Contact
- Hours/Week: 40
- Salary: $17.94/hr
- Grade Level: GS-5
Biological Science Technician
DOI Bureau of Land Management
Lewistown, MT
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Served as technician crew lead by organizing and distributing project work and ensuring all data was entered correctly in a timely and orderly manner.
- Independently and as a team, performed field reconnaissance, collection and analysis of public lands to document occurrences, distribution and environmental factors of a variety of plant species including rare, sensitive, threatened, and endangered species and their habitat, following guidelines provided by professional resource specialists.
- Complied with and utilized occurrence and distribution data, maps and herbarium study mounts to accurately analyze and document data collected.
- Recommended plant habitat protection, enhancement, and habitat designation to supervisor and specialists.
- Assisted with Range project management by completing routine inspections, and maintenance to range allotments.
- Supported Range Management Specialists with GIS in identifying spatial information, assessing, interpreting and applying GIS data to Range projects.
- Ensured timelines were met by completing all priority allotment field studies in assigned timeframe.
- Received individual cash award for extra efforts on organization, coordination and completion of priority projects.
- Supervisor: Katie Decker (406)-707-0868 Available for contact
- Hours/Week: 40
- Salary: $16.73/hr
- Grade Level: GS-5
Public Affairs - Student Trainee
USDA Forest Service, Monongahela National Forest
Elkins, WV
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Worked as a Pathways intern. During the summer and over winter break I worked 40 hours per week, during the school year I work part-time 23 hours per week.
- Mentored by the GIS Coordinator on advanced techniques and processes in ArcGIS software.
- Coordinated with the Assistant Fire Management Officer to edit data and create maps using ArcGIS software for prescribed burn plans, fuels treatment projects and other landscape projects. These maps include vicinity, operation, topographic, smoke impact, and aerial imagery maps.
- Independently calculated slope, acreages, perimeter, area, and other mathematical calculations. Digitizes, edits, and compiles data to create accurate tables and maps for data analysis and project planning.
- Created over ninety maps and tables using data such as wildland urban interface data, vegetation condition class, fire regimes, fire history and occurrence, lidar and imagery, management prescriptions, order of entry and watershed data that have been used for both professional and public use as well as in reports and presentations.
- Worked as a GIS Trainee on the Dry Hollow Wildfire in the Fall of 2019. Created maps for operational planning and for public use. Created and managed data collected on the fire and created metadata.
- Received cash award for extra efforts on GIS maps used for tours, projects and InciWeb.
- Coordinated with the Forest Centennial Committee and created multiple story map designs for use in the Monongahela National Forest Centennial celebration.
- Assisted the Forest Wildlife Biologist with Bat Mist Netting survey and Dip Netting surveys and composed written and photographic record of specimens found during the survey.
- Assisted Wildlife Program Manager and Wildlife Biologist with inspection of conservation practices such as water breaks, pipeline, reseeding and mulching and access roads and inspected any disturbance of known endangered species.
- Managed the Forest’s Flickr site. Coordinated with employees for photos and videos of forest projects. Acted as Fall Color Coordinator for the Forest. Provided weekly color updates and submitted to regional office for publication on the regional website.
- Operated radios and phones and responded to requests from staff. Assisted members of the public with inquiries regarding the forest in person, by phone or via email.
- Developed and managed a Front Desk Guide Book with current information including emergency plans, phone and radio information, guides for printing, mailing and shipping, and point of sale system, forest maps, passes and permit information, forest policies and regulations, recreation site information and available brochures in order to provide more accurate and timely response to visitor and staff inquires.
- Researched and created a flyer with local destinations in the forest for visitor use. Coordinated with Cartographic Technician to create a map showing routes to the locations on the flyer.
- Independently completes mailing and shipping requests from office employees through UPS, USPS and FedEx and distributes incoming mail and assisted Support Service Specialist with FLEET documentations and requests.
- Supervisor: Kelly Bridges (304)-635-4432 Available for Contact
- Hours/Week: 20-40
- Salary: $12.57/hr
- Grade level: GS - 4
Business Owner
Main Line Books
Elkins, WV
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Operated and managed the bookstore which included purchasing, processing, stocking shelves, selling products and managing the store finances.
- Coordinated and hosted book readings and signings for local authors.
- Increased the sales by 50% in a year. The business is supported itself.
- Hours/Week: 10-20
- Salary: Reinvested in Business
Cashier
Delmonte Market and Creamery and Tammy’s Floral
Elkins, WV
06.2015 - 05.2020
- Provided technical support for the Point of Sale system, computers, printers, phone and internet. Developed a quick reference guide to streamline customer service.
- Assisted with customer inquiries, operated the cash register, organized and restocks shelves, completed inventory requests, received and responded to orders, maintained live inventory.
- Supervisor: Tammy Dolly (304)-636-4400 Available for Contact
- Hours/week 12-32
- Salary: $8.75/hr
Laboratory Assistant
Davis and Elkins College
Elkins, WV
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Organized and set up laboratory activities for the Environmental Science and Biology Department courses and ensured that all materials are properly cleaned, stored or disposed of following the activity.
- Managed the department hydroponics system operation and supplies.
- Maintained the Environmental Science and Biology greenhouse. Managed greenhouse live inventory and supplies. Managed and organized the plant sale fundraisers for the GreenWorks! club.
- Organized, recorded and responded to requests for specimens from the Biology Department Herbarium.
- Supervisor: Michelle Mabry (304)-637-1248 Available for Contact
- Hours/Week: 10-15
- Salary: $8.75/hr
Education
High School Diploma -
Elkins High School
Elkins, West Virginia05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems
Davis and Elkins College
Elkins, West Virginia05-2020
Skills
- GIS software proficiency
- Cartography
- Geoprocessing automation
- Geospatial metadata
- Environmental assessment and land use planning
- GIS project and data management
- GIS technical support
- Geospatial analysis and spatial statistics
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
Software
ArcGIS Online
Excel
PowerPoint
Word
Accomplishments
- Pioneered new model and dataset for environmental consultation use region wide.
- Improved data collection and tracking efficiency by 25%.
- Cultivated strategic partnerships with both federal and private agency's and individuals.
- Restructured database schema and optimized database infrastructure resulting in 20% faster workflow and reporting.
Awards
- Awarded for exceptional performance assisting multiple departments and surpassing targets.
- Awarded for "Going the extra mile" and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Certification
- WV Driver’s license, expiration 11/18/2027
- ArcGIS: ArcMap 10.5, ArcPro, Citrix VDI
- QGIS Basic Training
- Python Basic Training
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point
- Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- USDA Forest Service Collection Officer
- Defensive Driving/U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator
- UTV ROHVA and Trailer Towing Certified
- WVDNR CMS Workshop – Passed Certification exam (waiting on remaining details for certification)
- InciWeb Incident Information System
- NWCG Firefighter Training S-130
- NWCG Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior S-190
- NWCG Basic Wildland Fire Orientation S-110
- FEMA Introduction to Incident Command System ISC-100
- FEMA Introduction to the National Incident Management System IS-700
- USDA Records Management – Training 101 and Refresher
- Reasonable Accommodation and Personal Assistance Services Training
- Preventing Unauthorized Access and Transfer of Technology
- No Fear Act Training & Refresher
- USDA Records Management Fundamentals
- USDA Information Security Awareness Training
- 1740 Stand up for Each Other – FS Anti-Harassment
- USDA Travel Charge Card Training and GSA SmartPay Travel Card Training for Cardholders
- Active Shooter 2.0
- FS6140 Performance Management for Employees and Supervisors
- 6170 FS National General Overview of the Drug-Free Workplace Program V-508
- Telework Fundamentals – Employee Training
Timeline
GIS Specialist
USDA Forest Service, Monongahela National Forest
10.2022 - Current
Biological Science Technician
USDA Forest Service, Monongahela National Forest
08.2020 - 10.2022
Biological Science Technician
DOI Bureau of Land Management
05.2020 - 07.2020
Public Affairs - Student Trainee
USDA Forest Service, Monongahela National Forest
05.2018 - 05.2020
Business Owner
Main Line Books
01.2018 - 05.2020
Laboratory Assistant
Davis and Elkins College
08.2017 - 05.2019
Cashier
Delmonte Market and Creamery and Tammy’s Floral
06.2015 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems
Davis and Elkins College
High School Diploma -
Elkins High School
Relevant Course Work (Semester Hours)
- Physics I (4) Newton’s Laws of Motion; Forces; Energy; One Dimensional Motion; Rotational Kinematics; Rotational Dynamics
- Physics II (4) Waves; Fluids; Electric Forces & Fields; Electric Circuits; Magnetism; Light & Polarization
- Pre-Calculus (4) Graphing; Functions; Exponential Modeling of Growth & Decay; Trigonometric Functions
- Calculus I (4) Limits; Derivatives, Antiderivatives
- Plant Biology (4) Plant Metabolism, growth & development; Genetics & Molecular biology; Plant Evolution; Plant Classification
- Biology I (4) Cell Structure & Function, Cellular Respiration & Photosynthesis, Mitosis, Meiosis, Osmosis, Animal & Plant Reproduction, DNA, Molecular Genetics & Patterns of Inheritance, Animal Body Structure & Function
- Biology II (4) Evolutionary History of Invertebrate & Vertebrate, Microbial Life, Plant Structure & Function, Viruses, Fungi, Biosphere, Ecosystems, Conservation Biology, Succession
- Zoology (4) Characteristics, life cycle, vertebrates & invertebrates. Specimen collection techniques, count, sort and identify species, record data
- Natural Resource Management (4) Scientific research & writing, History of resource management, management techniques and practices
- Chemistry I (4) Radioactivity, Stoichiometry, Calorimetry, Titrations, Spectrochemical Analysis, Oxidation & Reduction, Thermochemistry, Quantum Mechanics, Chemical Bonding
- Chemistry II (4) Acids, Bases, Aqueous Equilibria, Chemical Thermodynamics, Intermolecular Forces, Chemical Kinetics & Equilibrium, Electrochemistry
- Organic Chemistry I (3) Bonding groups, nomenclature, structures, chemical properties & reactions, chemical reaction mechanisms
- Organic Chemistry II (3) Advanced bonding groups, advanced chemical properties and reactions
- Ecology (4) Terrestrial, Freshwater & Marine Communities; Evolutionary Ecology & Succession; Population & Species Diversity; Energy Flow & Conservation Biology; Grant Writing –Proposed modeling suitable habitat for Elk in West Virginia; Tree grafting
- Environmental Science (4) Scientific Writing; Water Sampling
- Sustainability (3) Assessing & analyzing impacts of environmental history on society
- Biology & Environmental Science Forum (1) Scientific Research & Writing
- Environmental Issues Seminar (1) Research analysis; Scientific Communications
- Plant Taxonomy (4) Taxonomic naming and grouping, taxonomic keys and identification
- GIS & Science (4) Map Design & Layout; Coordinate Systems & Projections; Real Time Web Mapping; 2-D & 3-D Terrain & Image Mapping; Mapping & Symbolizing Quantitative & Qualitative Spatial & Reference Data; Hydrologic Modeling
- Remote Sensing and Intermediate GIS (4) Image Processing & Analysis; Aerial Photography & Digital Imagery Processing and Analysis; Wildfire Burn Severity; Quantifying Land Cover Change & Analysis; Model Builder; Response Curves
- Python for GIS (4) Scripting & Coding to Process & Analyze data
- Biogeography (4) Species Distribution Modeling; Disturbance & Succession Analysis; Invasive Species Analysis; Climate Change Modeling
- Advanced GIS (4) Data Processing; Raster Data Analysis; Lidar Processing & Analysis; Model Builder; Map Algebra; Surface Interpolation; Surfaces Density; Terrain Analysis; Viewshed Analysis; Hydrologic Modeling; 3-D Scenes; Maxent Modeling
- Advanced Topics in GIS (4) Advanced project research and model creations for environmental projects and advanced GIS processes and analysis
- Senior Seminar - Capstone (1) Scientific research, project planning and writing, project management and project presentation