Keelie Rocker
Saratoga Springs,USA
Summary
Results-driven GIS Manager and Project Manager with over a decade of experience in management and execution of GIS projects. Proven expertise in leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimize workflows and enhance decision-making processes. Strong leadership skills with a track record of successfully mentoring and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Project Manager
SSP Innovations, LLC
10.2024 - Current
- Manage resourcing allocations, budget, schedule, scope, and subcontractors on ESRI Utility Network migration and large-scale field inventory projects for utility providers across the US
- Maintain project plan
- Client and stakeholder coordination and communication
- Manage teams of GIS analysts and developers to ensure deliveries are received on schedule and within scope
- Create and maintain project documentation
- Proposal development
- Risk management and mitigation
GIS Manager & Project Manager
Mountainview Biological Consulting
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Provide training on GIS software and techniques to increase employee proficiency and productivity.
- Oversee budget allocation for hardware, software, and personnel resources
Senior Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst/Supervisor
Rincon Consultants
01.2022 - 03.2024
- GIS Program Lead/Project Manager on utility, planning, and natural resource projects
- Database creation and management
- Design complex field data collection systems using Survey 123, Field Maps, and Fulcrum
- Customized online application creation using Experience Builder, Web Apps, ArcGIS Hub, and Dashboards
- Design of multi-jurisdiction ArcGIS online tracker funded by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
- Management of 5-year GIS on-call municipal contract
- SharePoint & Smartsheet Data Integration
- Supervised team of GIS analysts and manage team of GIS subconsultants
- Lead Marketing & Business Development team for GIS Department
Project Manager/ GIS Specialist
Environmental Intelligence
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed utility client & internal database creation and management
- Performed Model Builder & Python script maintenance and map production for Southern California Edison's Vegetation Management Programs
- Creation of online applications and dashboards for field use and metrics
- Incorporation of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to refine publicly available data
- Wetland/waters desktop reviews and interface with utility client's Wetlands Specialists.
Lead GIS Specialist
Insignia Environmental, Encinitas, CA
Encinitas, CA
05.2017 - 07.2020
- Lead GIS efforts for large-scale utility projects
- Data collection system and hardware setup
- Create and maintain project databases
- Build and maintain models/scripts to optimize efficiency
- Assist with permitting, wetland delineations, wildlife surveys
Project Manager | GIS Manager
VCS Environmental
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Created and managed all company project databases
- Managed data creation, analysis, and mapping for biological reports, wetlands delineations, and planning documents
- Led sales, marketing, & GIS management for mitigation banking projects
- Represented company and clients at industry events
- Plan and data QA/QC
Advance/Current Planning Intern
City of Encinitas
02.2012 - 05.2014
- Prepared reports and GIS maps for public reports including Transit Feasibility Study, Housing Element Update, and Bikeway Master Plan
Education
Post baccalaureate Certificate - Geographic Information Systems
Pennsylvania State University
03-2026
Master of Urban and Regional Planning - undefined
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA12-2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Staff Resourcing
- Staff Supervision
- Microsoft Project
- Client Coordination
- ESRI Suite – ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, Survey 123
- Automation
- GIS Web Development
- Database Management & Integration
- Spatial Analysis
- Model Building & Scripting
- Cartography
- Database Administration
- Georeferencing
Training
- DART Drones – Drone Pilot Training, 07/01/19
- Wetland Training Institute - Wetland Delineation Certification, 02/2017
Timeline
Data Project Manager
SSP Innovations, LLC
10.2024 - Current
GIS Manager & Project Manager
Mountainview Biological Consulting
03.2024 - 09.2024
Senior Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst/Supervisor
Rincon Consultants
01.2022 - 03.2024
Project Manager/ GIS Specialist
Environmental Intelligence
08.2020 - 12.2021
Lead GIS Specialist
Insignia Environmental, Encinitas, CA
05.2017 - 07.2020
Project Manager | GIS Manager
VCS Environmental
06.2014 - 04.2017
Advance/Current Planning Intern
City of Encinitas
02.2012 - 05.2014
Master of Urban and Regional Planning - undefined
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies
University of California, Irvine
Post baccalaureate Certificate - Geographic Information Systems
Pennsylvania State University