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Simon Skiles
Bangor,ME
Summary
Successful GIS Specialist accomplished in handling large volumes of complex GIS data for industry or government use. Talents include spatial analysis and preparing graphic representations. Reliable in completing accurate work according to specifications.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GIS Specialist
Atkinson Consulting
09.2024 - Current
- Investigate property locations and acreages against county tax records, deeds, and original survey maps.
- Use ArcGIS Pro to create Burn Severity and Property Ownership maps.
- Create property boundary GIS shapefiles for use by Subject Matter Experts and Claim Reviewers.
- Assist Subject Matter Experts in use of ArcGIS Pro.
- Combine remotely-collected and on-site data to generate unified geographic mapping information.
- Evaluate and enhance current cartographic representations.
- Work within ArcGIS Pro to evaluate quality of data and document deviations.
GIS Planner
Town of Silver City
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Processed business licenses.
- Processed construction permits.
- Processed zoning change permits.
- Updated and created maps for the Town of Silver City using ArcGIS.
- Prepared for and attended Planning and Zoning Commission Hearings.
- Prepared reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to decision-makers.
Life Coach
Self Employed Services
11.2017 - 09.2023
- Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
- Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
- Connected clients with available resources to improve plan success.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
GIS Planner
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
10.2012 - 10.2017
- Created map showing all Tribal stream projects for presentation to state representatives.
- Field surveyed new and existing utility lines and updated maps for construction projects.
- Field surveyed new and existing properties for potential purchase and development.
- Performed traffic surveys in the City of Siletz for Tribal urban development projects.
- Updated and created maps for Tribal departments and the Tribal website.
Cartographic Technician
Bureau of Land Management
08.2008 - 02.2012
- Updated the Pacific Northwest Hydrography Dataset for the US Geological Survey using LiDAR.
- Field surveyed culvert locations as part of the LiDAR Hydrography update.
- Field surveyed roads as part of a wilderness proposal.
- Performed edge matching of polygons for the Prineville district office using aerial photography.
- Entered water quality, botanical survey, and wildlife survey data into ArcMap for district offices.
Education
Masters - Natural Resource Stewardship
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.2012
B.S. - Geography, Minor in Geology
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.2008
Skills
- LiDAR - Competent
- DEM - Proficient
- Data Entry - Expert
- HTML - Competent
- Ubuntu Linux - Amateur
Accomplishments
Star Award, 04/01/09, Bureau of Land Management, Received award for completing lengthy data entry GIS project for Wenatchee district office.
Certification
- A+, 12/01/02, CompTIA
- Network+, 02/01/03, CompTIA
Software
Microsoft Windows
ArcGIS
MS Office
Additional Experience
- LiDAR and DEM Reorganization (2013). Isolated LiDAR and DEMs into separate datasets for the Oregon coast by watershed to be used by the Siletz Tribal Natural Resources department. ArcGIS, Microsoft Access
- LiDAR Pacific Northwest Watershed Update (2011 – 2012). Updated Oregon and Washington watershed data using LiDAR. ArcGIS
- Biological Survey Data Entry (2009). Entered spatial and tabular data from paper copies of biological surveys dating to the early 1980s. ArcGIS, Microsoft Access
- GIS Technician (2007 – 2008): Contractor to the Bureau of Land Management.
- Computer Operator (2004 – 2005): Monitored computer systems and performed daily backups.
Timeline
GIS Specialist
Atkinson Consulting
09.2024 - Current
GIS Planner
Town of Silver City
10.2023 - 04.2024
Life Coach
Self Employed Services
11.2017 - 09.2023
GIS Planner
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
10.2012 - 10.2017
Cartographic Technician
Bureau of Land Management
08.2008 - 02.2012
B.S. - Geography, Minor in Geology
Portland State University
Masters - Natural Resource Stewardship
Colorado State University
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