NAKOMA R. GOINS
Shannon,NC
Summary
Motivated GIS and IT specialist transitioning into Project Management with strong experience in coordinating technical initiatives, executing process improvements, and collaborating with diverse teams. Skilled in managing timelines, project documentation, stakeholder communication, and risk mitigation. Adept at using data to drive decisions and support organizational goals.
Diligent [NCDOT Specialist] with solid background in geographic information systems. Proven ability to design and implement effective spatial data models with significant contributions to various projects. Demonstrated expertise in spatial analysis and cartography, enhancing data visualization and interpretation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GIS Analyst
Fayetteville Public Works Commission
Fayetteville, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinate GIS-related projects supporting engineering, utilities, and field operations.
- Lead data accuracy initiatives improving service mapping, asset tracking, and operational planning.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver project updates.
- Create project documentation, schedules, and progress reports to support ongoing initiatives.
- Conduct QA/QC checks ensuring compliance with data standards and regulatory requirements.
- Support cross-functional teams by providing geospatial insights for decision-making.
GIS Technician
Hoke County Public Works
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Managed GIS and IT projects improving data workflows, system reliability, and user accessibility.
- Performed spatial analysis and developed maps supporting operational and engineering projects.
- Delivered user training on ArcGIS applications, improving adoption and productivity.
- Provided IT troubleshooting and system support to ensure operational continuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Western Governors University
04-2026
Skills
- ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Mapper
- Python, SQL
- IT Support & Troubleshooting
- Data Visualization Tools
- ArcGIS suite
- Data management
- Geographic mapping data collection
- Python programming
- GPS data collection
- Data migration tools
- GIS project management
- ArcGIS
- Geospatial datasets
- Geodatabase development
- LiDAR analysis
- QGIS
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Digitizing skills
- Map production
- Data entry
- Data collection
- Professionalism
- Goal setting
- Analytical thinking
- GPS navigation
- Data analysis
- Data gathering
- Spatial analysis
- Asset management
- Database management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
ITIL 4 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management (2025–2028)
Timeline
GIS Analyst
Fayetteville Public Works Commission
01.2024 - Current
GIS Technician
Hoke County Public Works
01.2019 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Western Governors University
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Project Planning & Scheduling
- Risk Management & Issue Tracking
- Stakeholder Communication
- Budget Monitoring & Resource Allocation
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- GIS Project Lifecycle Management
- Technical Documentation & Reporting
- Workflow Optimization
- Process Improvement Methodologies
- IT Service Management (ITIL Framework)