Leah Montoya
Carson City
Summary
Dynamic GIS Technician with extensive experience at Douglas County GIS, specializing in custom application development and geodatabase management. Proven ability to enhance data accessibility and resolve discrepancies, while delivering exceptional customer service. A collaborative team player with strong organizational skills, dedicated to supporting diverse departmental needs through innovative GIS solutions.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
GIS Technician
Douglas County GIS
Minden
01.2008 - Current
- Develop and implement custom GIS applications for data access for the public and staff in a geographic system.
- Work extensively with databases, setting up traditional and branch-versioned editing workflows in an enterprise environment for multiple editors.
- Create cadastral maps using recorded survey maps and recorded documents.
- Assist and train GIS staff, and other county employees, in using GIS applications and data collection.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve GIS data discrepancies, and apply corrections as necessary.
- Work with multiple departments in creating data layers to assist them in their planning and workflows.
- Maintain accurate records, drawings, and files related to assigned activities.
GIS Technician
C G Celio & Sons Co
Minden
06.2006 - 12.2007
- Created and developed geodatabases for numerous Army National Guard sites.
- Created GIS data by digitizing features from aerial imagery.
- Managed and post-processed GPS data files, and imported them into appropriate geodatabases.
- Updated parcel maps for contracted local government entities.
GIS Specialist
Mineral County Nuclear Projects Office
Hawthorne
07.2003 - 07.2006
- Scan and rectify parcel and survey maps.
- Updated cadastral maps using recorded maps and documents.
- Digitized flood zones and zoning maps.
- Created custom maps for the public and county staff.
- Kept up-to-date financial records.
Deputy II
Mineral County Recorder-Auditor
Hawthorne
08.1998 - 07.2002
- Processing of county payroll for over 200 employees.
- Prepared and processed all annual, quarterly, and monthly reports pertaining to payroll.
- Maintained an accurate recording receipts system, indexing documents in the AS400 software.
Skills
- Proficient with ArcGIS software
- Geodatabase management
- Custom application development
- Data analysis
- Communicates well with others
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Team player
- Exceptional Customer Service
Affiliations
- ESRI Special Achievements in GIS Award (2023)
- Douglas County - "Great People, Great Places" Recipient (2021, 2022)
- Douglas County - Recognition of Excellence Award (2021)
Timeline
GIS Technician
Douglas County GIS
01.2008 - Current
GIS Technician
C G Celio & Sons Co
06.2006 - 12.2007
GIS Specialist
Mineral County Nuclear Projects Office
07.2003 - 07.2006
Deputy II
Mineral County Recorder-Auditor
08.1998 - 07.2002