Rachel Cheyney
Portland,OR
Summary
Emerging GIS Professional bringing in a team-oriented mentality founded on professional values of adaptability, accountability, and communication. Talents include spatial analysis of raster and vector data, analysis of remotely sensed imagery, and communicating geographic information. Reliable in completing accurate work according to specifications.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
GIS 1 Teaching Assistant
PSU Geography Department
09.2022 - Current
- Sustains professionalism in communicating with 40+ students in fast-paced, positive learning environments
- Prepares materials for and grades 8 lab assignments each quarter in a consistent and timely manner
- Collaborates with faculty to instruct students on ArcGIS Pro technical skills including vector and raster data analysis, cartography, and building geospatial datasets
Remote Sensing Intern
NV5 Geospatial
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Accurately and efficiently created geospatial models of 150+ miles of utility lines in Microstation Terrascan
- Managed physical and digital files and completed tasks in a deadline-driven and consistent manner
- Exhibited adaptability and accountability by rapidly learning new tasks and assisting other teams as needed
Research Team Member
TCU Geography Department
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Reached out to community HOA managers to correct a dataset of privately maintained green space
- Uploaded data and preserved a log of file uploads with accuracy and attention to detail
- Worked in a collaborative environment and offered suggestions tailored to specific co-investigator's skills
Education
Master of Science - Geography
Portland State University (PSU)
Portland, OR09.2024
GIS Certificate -
Portland State University (PSU)
Portland, OR06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Texas Christian University (TCU)
Fort Worth, TX05.2022
Skills
- ArcGIS - Geocoding, data editing, map digitization, analysis/interpretation of vector and raster data
- ENVI - Calculating indexes using band math, image processing, classification and enhancement
- PLSCADD and Terrascan - LiDAR classification, tower alignment, graph sag
- Microsoft Excel - Task automation, creating dynamic reports with PivotTables, data processing, data analytics
- Storymaps - Use of ArcGIS Storymaps to create clear and unique geographic visualizations
- Cartography - Knowledge of principles of cartographic design and their implementation in ArcGIS Pro
Timeline
Remote Sensing Intern
NV5 Geospatial
06.2023 - 08.2023
GIS 1 Teaching Assistant
PSU Geography Department
09.2022 - Current
Research Team Member
TCU Geography Department
05.2020 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Geography
Portland State University (PSU)
GIS Certificate -
Portland State University (PSU)
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Texas Christian University (TCU)
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