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Tamara Freihat

Hickory Hills,IL

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Passionate about geospatial and statistical programming, data management and analysis as a means of rapidly answering complex questions and improving people’s lives

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

GIS Analyst

DuPage County IT / GIS
06.2022 - Current
  • Support County’s staff and GIS users by providing desktop, web and mobile application that fit their workflows.
  • Create, manage, and maintain and upgrade GIS databases.
  • Develop and maintain GIS web applications for the County various departments and the public.
  • Create automated programs for routine database and applications updates (SQL, Python).
  • Develop, configure, and troubleshoot ArcGIS Server services.
  • Administer GIS servers, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS online and organizational Hub community.
  • Provide technical recommendations and support documentation to aid in GIS process improvement.
  • Designed standardized workflows for data collection

GIS Analyst

DuPage County Stormwater Management
06.2018 - 06.2022
  • Provided GIS services for the SW Department, clients, and the community.
  • Created and managed geospatial databases and applications of advanced technical nature, using various GIS software and programming.
  • Configured, published, and maintained internal and external facing GIS apps.
  • Created and updated geospatial data, map products, and metadata.
  • Provided staff training for all GIS products and services.
  • Flood forecasting and modeling.
  • Administer GIS servers and ESRI software updates.
  • Administered, developed, and coordinated all activities and operations related to Cityworks and Accela software and databases

GIS Analyst

South Suburban Mayors And Managers Association
08.2016 - 06.2018
  • Analyzed, developed and implemented GIS applications in support of internal departments and outside agencies.
  • Performed GIS database management and administration tasks.
  • Assisted in various tasks associated with local agency inquiries and interacted with members to determine their business requirements.
  • Automated GIS processes through scripting (Python, Model Builder).
  • Performed trainings to staff and members on how to operate web maps.
  • Produced and maintained reports, maps, and web mapping applications for various association members, and coordinated their field data collection.

Education

Pyhton Ceritificate - Computer Information Systems – Python Certificate

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
01.2020

Master of Arts - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
06.2015

GIS Ceritificate - GIS

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
06.2015

Bachelor of Architectural Engineering - Architectural Engineering

Jordan University of Science And Technology
Jordan
07.2010

Skills

  • Proficient in ArcGIS 10x, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Extensions (Spatial Analyst), ArcGIS Online for Organizations, Arcgis Enterprise System , Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS, Collector for ArcGIS, Survey 123, ArcGIS QuickCapture, Operations Dashboard for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Open Data & Hub, Esri Story Maps, ArcGIS Business Analyst Online, Experience Builder
  • SQL Server Management Studio
  • Adobe software such as Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
  • Asset management and Government software such as Cityworks and Accela

Accomplishments

  • ILGISA Services Award 2020
  • Graduate Division Award in Geography (CSU) 2015
  • Herbert Rau Geography Graduate Award (CSU) 2014
  • Merit scholarship Award (CSU) 2014

Certification

  • Computer Information Systems – Python Certificate. College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn, IL
  • GIS Certificate. Chicago State University - Chicago, IL

Publications

  • From Worksheets to Smartphones: Bringing Stormwater Management Up to Speed. Esri News for State & and Local Government magazine, Spring 2020
  • From Worksheets to Smart Phones with Cityworks ArcGIS, June 202. Cityworks Magazine Fall 2019
  • Urban Sprawl Analysis in Northeastern Illinois, November 2015. http://pubs.sciepub.com/jgg/3/5/4/

Timeline

GIS Analyst

DuPage County IT / GIS
06.2022 - Current

GIS Analyst

DuPage County Stormwater Management
06.2018 - 06.2022

GIS Analyst

South Suburban Mayors And Managers Association
08.2016 - 06.2018

Pyhton Ceritificate - Computer Information Systems – Python Certificate

College of DuPage

Master of Arts - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Chicago State University

GIS Ceritificate - GIS

Chicago State University

Bachelor of Architectural Engineering - Architectural Engineering

Jordan University of Science And Technology
Tamara Freihat