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MICHAEL HEARNS
GIS Technician
Marietta,Ohio
Summary
I am an adaptable GIS Technician and a FAA Part 107 drone pilot with 1.5 years experience, who is looking to take the next step and become a GIS Analyst. An adaptable and reliable team player who brings an innovative and creative problem solving skillset and a no quit attitude. I also bring to the table a great set of oral and written communication skills, who looks at the world the a mindset of a student who is always striving to learn and stay on the cutting edge of their field.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
GIS Technician
West Virginia Division of Highways
Parkersburg, West Virginia
12.2019 - Current
- Produce and maintain maps using ESRI ARC Products (ArcMap and ArcPro) primarily using software to produce daily report maps, on occasion using mapping software to produce solutions to traffic flow issues
- Using structured queries to tease out important route information
- Produce and maintain File geodatabases, and Personal geodatabases
- Edited Enterprise geodatabases
- Produce, maintain and printing of reports that are important to the function of the district
- QA/QC data from the county orgs, then cross referencing the data with state geodatabases to produce maps and reports
- QA/QC databases produced at the WVDOH central office for accuracy
- Helped maintain the backend data for an interactive map that is produced for public use.
- Completed mapping projects involving Point, LIne and Polygon features.
- Created effective maps, charts and other images based on project-specific requirements.
Geospatial Imagery Analyst
Quadrant Inc, Hexagon US Federal
Huntsville , Alabama
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Used remote sensing skills to help interpret satellite and aerial mages to produce maps for the Department of Defense
- QA/QC data produced by other Analysts to for accuracy.
- Determined location and dimensions of objects.
Operator
Thermo
Marietta, Ohio
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Assemble lab equipment to specifications from its raw material form using CADD drawings as instructions.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
Student Coordinator
Ohio University catering
Athens , Ohio
10.2015 - 12.2018
- Student level employment that exposed me to many different cultures, peoples, and events
- As a student coordinator I worked with the diverse populations of student employees to cater events
- As a student coordinator in addition to the tasks that was expected of a student leader I was tasked with the logistics of certain positions
- This included making sure these positions have everything they need to be able to do their jobs, including proper training for speacilized positions.
Dock attendant/Night Manager
Marietta Harbor /WASC0
05.2011 - 08.2016
- Worked and managed a small marina in Marietta Ohio
- It was a small satellite workshop for the local RHDD organization
- Key roles included knowing the basic map layout and geography of the local area
- Communicating with customers about the locations of different areas of interest and activities to do while visiting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Geography
Ohio University
Athens Ohio 08.2014 - 05.2018
Associates Degree - Biology
Washington State Community College
Skills
ESRI ARC Products
Google EarthPythonHTMLJAVAGPS data collectionOpen-Source GISMicrosoft Products (Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office)Cartographic PrinciplesData ManagementStrong English Communication SkillsCross Cultural SkillsFAA Part 107 Licensed15 Years drone flying
Software
Microsoft Access
Esri Arc Pro
Esri ArcMap
Google Earth
Certification
FAA Part 107
Interests
Remote Sensing
Lidar
Hiking
Physical fitness
Fishing
Coding
Timeline
FAA Part 107
03-2021
GIS Technician
West Virginia Division of Highways
12.2019 - Current
Geospatial Imagery Analyst
Quadrant Inc, Hexagon US Federal
09.2019 - 12.2019
Operator
Thermo
04.2019 - 09.2019
Student Coordinator
Ohio University catering
10.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Geography
Ohio University
08.2014 - 05.2018
Dock attendant/Night Manager
Marietta Harbor /WASC0
05.2011 - 08.2016
Associates Degree - Biology
Washington State Community College