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Liam Merli

Principal Engineering Technician
East Rockaway,NY

Summary

Accomplished Principal Engineering Technician with a proven track record at NYSDOT, adept in reading and interpreting complex detail plans and implementing quality control procedures. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and GIS, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to optimizing productivity through innovative engineering solutions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Engineering Technician

NYSDOT
03.2023 - Current
  • Implemented quality assurance procedures to minimize non-conformances.
  • Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
  • Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures.
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Main focus on GIS applications, including working on "Monarch CCAA" which included site visits and coordination with other agencies

Passenger Services Agent

Swissport USA
11.2021 - 07.2022
  • Tagged baggage and routed to appropriate location for loading and screening.
  • Announced flight status updates and information about gate changes over PA system.
  • Checked in luggage and confirmed all carry-on items met federal guidelines.
  • Instructed passengers on safety and emergency procedures and answered all passenger inquiries.
  • Processed customer payments and enforced compliance with financial regulations.
  • Escorted handicapped passengers from terminal to aircraft.
  • Assisted passengers with check-in and boarding processes, enforcing compliance with airline policies.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to passengers, addressing concerns and resolving issues.

Tax Mapper I

Nassau County Department of Assessment
02.2021 - 07.2021
  • Generated maps, graphs and charts using digital mapping techniques, computer interactive graphics, traditional drafting methods and computer or traditional scribing tools.
  • Prepared and revised maps and charts to various scales by researching, selecting and evaluating map source data.
  • Worked with geographical information systems (GIS) to model and analyze topographical landscape features.
  • Used ArcGIS Pro to design maps, graphics, illustrations and layouts.
  • Supported taxation requirements by adding new parcel numbers to properties.
  • General customer service experience, such as assisting with incoming tax map requests/pick up

Census Enumerator

US Census Bureau
08.2020 - 10.2020
  • Brought relevant language skills and cultural familiarity to successfully access neighborhood residents.
  • Visited assigned neighborhoods and knocked on doors to encourage participation in Census.
  • Met with supervisor to review procedures, report issues or concerns and receive instructions.
  • Attended team meetings to develop job knowledge.
  • Leveraged smartphones to record information.
  • Interviewed residents in assigned areas to explain purpose of Census, ask questions and record answers.

GIS Intern

Norwalk Department Of Public Works - Operations Division
07.2018 - 10.2018
  • Contributed to centralized GIS portal and ArcGIS database, correctly inputting data on new job sites and revising data on changing conditions.
  • Combined remotely-collected and on-site data acquisition to generate unified geographic mapping information.
  • Created effective maps, charts and other images based on project-specific requirements.
  • Used Geographic Information Systems technology and equipment to produce detailed maps.

GIS Intern

NYC Department of City Planning
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Contributed to centralized GIS portal and ArcGIS database, correctly inputting data on new job sites and revising data on changing conditions.
  • Combined remotely-collected and on-site data acquisition to generate unified geographic mapping information.
  • Created effective maps, charts and other images based on project-specific requirements.
  • Integrated Geographic Information Systems analyses into other programs to address existing problems.
  • Generated data layers, tables and reports for use by corporate and government clients.

Education

Advanced Graduate Certificate - Geospatial Sciences

SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY
08.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Geological And Earth Sciences

Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
06.2016

No Degree - Music

Long Island University
Greenvale, NY

Skills

  • Detail Drawings
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Quality Control
  • Computer-Aided Design/ESRI ArcGIS Pro
  • Detail Oriented

Hobbies

Practicing piano (classical & musicals); enjoy being outdoors in nature; like to travel to different countries to get new experiences

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Honors/Awards

Certificate of Appreciation from the Long Island GIS Steering Committee for participation in the Fall 2017 LIGIS User Conference held at SUNY Stony Brook University - November 2017

Work Availability

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Timeline

Principal Engineering Technician

NYSDOT
03.2023 - Current

Passenger Services Agent

Swissport USA
11.2021 - 07.2022

Tax Mapper I

Nassau County Department of Assessment
02.2021 - 07.2021

Census Enumerator

US Census Bureau
08.2020 - 10.2020

GIS Intern

Norwalk Department Of Public Works - Operations Division
07.2018 - 10.2018

GIS Intern

NYC Department of City Planning
01.2018 - 06.2018

Advanced Graduate Certificate - Geospatial Sciences

SUNY Stony Brook

Bachelor of Arts - Geological And Earth Sciences

Brooklyn College of The City University of New York

No Degree - Music

Long Island University
Liam MerliPrincipal Engineering Technician