Kristin Jump
Cleveland,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented GIS technician with two years of experience supporting a large electric cooperative as the sole GIS professional. Skilled in managing and editing spatial data, maintaining accurate system maps, and collaborating across departments to ensure mapping reflects real-world conditions. Experienced in handling raw data, coordinating with external sources to acquire updated information, and streamlining data integration processes. Completed a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science with a minor in GIS while working full time, demonstrating a strong work ethic, adaptability, and dedication to the geospatial field.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
GIS Technician II
Volunteer Energy Cooperative
Decatur, TN
08.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and maintained spatial data covering portions of 16 counties served by the cooperative, including over 11,000 miles of power lines, and about 200,000 utility poles.
- Prepared summary reports and maps for board presentations.
- Identified and resolved mapping issues through routine daily checks to correct powerline connectivity, assembly data, and verify correct unit assignments to support mapping accuracy for in-field work.
- Updated background layers and mapping data using ArcGIS and NISC tools.
- Created detailed maps for the engineering, staking, and right-of-way (ROW) departments to support field and planning.
- Conducted quality control and assurance on GIS data from internal and external sources to maintain consistency and reliability.
- Coordinated data exchanges with 911 centers and county agencies to obtain supplemental GIS data and verify the accuracy of existing map layers.
- Trained dispatchers on using GIS maps and provided technical support for staking engineers.
GIS Intern
Cleveland Utilities
Cleveland, Tennessee
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Collected GPS coordinates and field data for city fire hydrants using mobile mapping equipment.
- Reviewed collected data to ensure accuracy, remove duplicates, and support utility asset tracing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science With A Focus in GIS
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN12-2024
Skills
- Geographic data management
- ArcGIS mapping
- NISC mapping
- Spatial data management
- Data visualization
- GIS analysis
- Verbal and written communication
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills
Timeline
GIS Technician II
Volunteer Energy Cooperative
08.2023 - Current
GIS Intern
Cleveland Utilities
06.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science With A Focus in GIS
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
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