Seth Sutherland
Cambria,California
Summary
Experienced in utilizing Esri’s GIS software suite, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, and ArcGIS Online, to analyze, visualize, and manage complex spatial data for informed decision-making. Skilled in creating detailed maps, performing geospatial analysis, managing geodatabases, and integrating GIS data from multiple sources to support planning, environmental, infrastructure, and resource management projects. Proficient in spatial modeling, data editing, cartographic design, and leveraging GIS tools to identify trends, optimize workflows, and communicate technical findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GeoSpatial Applications Director
BioResource Consultants, Inc.
Ojai, California
2008 - Current
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Created detailed maps for environmental impact assessments.
- Managed GIS databases for accurate data storage and retrieval.
- Conducted field surveys to gather geographic information.
- Integrated multiple data sources into comprehensive GIS models.
- Provided technical assistance in the creation of custom GIS web mapping applications.
- Produced complex cartographic maps for various departments utilizing appropriate data sources.
- Integrated existing datasets into a centralized database for easy access by multiple users.
- Developed GIS databases for effective storage, management, analysis, and display of geographic information
- Prepared reports and documents that include spatial analysis results and recommendations.
- Developed GIS applications using ESRI software and other programming languages.
- Managed digital imagery projects including image processing and manipulation activities.
- Created workflows for automating repetitive GIS tasks such as data extraction, transformation, loading, and analysis.
- Used GIS technology, equipment or systems to produce data layers, maps, tables and reports.
- Edited and enhanced on-demand GIS data to meet diverse project requirements.
- Performed geospatial data building, modeling or analysis using data manipulation or cartography software.
- Reviewed and corrected existing digital cartographic data.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography/Geographic Information Systems
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-1995
Skills
- GIS database management
- Spatial analysis
- Geographic modeling
- Map production
- GIS application development
- Geospatial infrastructure
- Data integration
- Project management
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Information technology management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective Verbal and written communication
- Contract and vendor management
- Corporate communications
- Multitasking and organization
- Employee development
Certification
- Site Safety and Health Officer Training
40-Hour EM 385-1-1 Training
Timeline
GeoSpatial Applications Director
BioResource Consultants, Inc.
2008 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Geography/Geographic Information Systems
University of California, Santa Barbara