EDUCATION

Master of Science, Geographic Information Science for Development and Environment - 2016 - Present
Clark University, Worcester, MA

GPA 4.05 (A = 4.00)
 

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science - 2010 - 2014
Geographic Information Science Application Certificate (Distinction)
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), Baltimore, MD

GPA 3.43 (A = 4.00)

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Relevant Coursework: Advanced Raster GIS • Advanced Vector GIS • Human-Environment GIS • Python
Programming/Computer Programming for GIS • Remote Sensing • Statistic/Thematic Cartography • Lab and
Field Techniques for Environmental Science • Technical Communication • Ecology • Aquatic Ecology •
Biogeography • Conservation & Restoration Ecology • Cultural Ecology • Field Ecology • Weather & Climate
 

Technical: ArcGIS • QGIS • ENVI 5.0 • TerrSet/IDRISI • Adobe Illustrator • R • Python • Google Earth •
AutoCAD • GeoDa • iMovie/Windows Movie Maker • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
 

RELATED EXPERIENCE

GIS and Biological Resource Assistant

National Park Service - Minute Man National Historical Park - May 2018 – Aug. 2018
Concord, MA

• Completed a 10 week independent research project documenting and mapping rare species habitat within the park, specific to Blanding’s turtle and Britton’s Violet

• Communicated with species experts about species threats, habitats, characteristics, and monitoring efforts

• Prepared a report of Blanding’s turtle habitat suitability for stakeholder and public acknowledgement, engagement, and access (report included an outline, photographs, maps, methodology, results, recommendations, relevant cited literature)

• Prepared 3 PowerPoint presentations for Summer Stewardship Celebration, Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation (OCLP) Teach Back, and Mosaics in Science Career Workshop events highlighting rare species habitat research project findings and recommendations

• Developed GIS training material and the trained natural resource team about common GIS tools and skills in 2 sessions

• Organized GIS spatial data for the park’s future usage, ranging from infrastructural to environmental data

• Led and facilitated high school student volunteer groups, professional groups, and individual volunteers during weekly stewardship events

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GIS Technician

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Region 6 Office - May 2017 – Aug. 2017

Lakewood, CO

• Created spatial dataset depicting 206 presences of the endangered Southwestern Willow Flycatcher in Colorado from currently inaccessible hard-copy survey files dated between 1990 – 2016

• Communicated with Colorado field office and Decision Support Branch staff to refine Area of Influence (AOI) using the newly developed dataset as a guide

• Finalized and uploaded newly created AOI GIS files into the Environmental Conservation Online System (ECOS) serving the purpose of reducing “false positives” when addressing impacts to flycatcher species in a given area

• Updated GIS data for other listed species in the Colorado region, such as the Greenback Cutthroat Trout, Colorado Hookless Cactus, & Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse

 

AutoCAD Drafter for client Washington Gas
EN Engineering - Feb. 2016 – Aug. 2016
Glen Burnie, MD

• Drafted over 100 permit sketches and traffic control plans of street cut-ins, and main & service replacements

• Collected data from as-built sketches, GIS database, and service record cards to draft main and service locations of replacement

• Plotted proposed main installations after investigation of location conditions and surroundings

• Achieved minimal project corrections from client after field survey results

• Corresponded with project leads regarding any project updates, inquiries, or IT fixes

 

GIS Technician for client New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG)
EN Engineering Feb. - 2015 – Feb. 2016
Glen Burnie, MD

• Detected over 100 New Jersey properties in need of excess fuel valve (EFV) installations based on NJNG customer information, service record cards, and gas pipeline data provided by online GIS data sources

• Searched online GIS database to determine properties located in floodplains

• Researched main gas pipe installation dates

• Independently maintained Excel data entries listing finalized EFV installation decisions

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GIS Fellow for Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) - Jun. 2014 - Aug. 2014
Linthicum Heights, MD

• Analyzed GIS database viewers (MAA AIRPortal) of airport vector and attribute data to ensure high data quality and usability

• Reviewed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory, and MAA CAD & GIS Standards detailing guidelines of generating airport data

• Created and updated GIS layers for airport Firebox Map, bus stops, and shelters layers

• Edited AIRPortal GIS viewer manual

 

GIS Research Intern
UMBC Geography & Environmental Systems Department - Feb. 2014 - May 2014
Baltimore, MD

• Analyzed Costa Rica land plot data and Landsat aerial imagery

• Created polygons on aerial imagery of Costa Rica forested regions in land parcels registered for the Payment for Ecosystem Services program

• Calculated polygon areas to determine forest area change

• Logged forest area change results and produced relevant figures using Microsoft Excel

 

GIS Intern
BayLand Consultants and Designers, Inc. - May 2013 - Aug. 2013
Hanover, MD

• Conducted field work to map underwater grasses in SAV (Submerged Aquatic Vegetation) survey for over 15 river and lake sites of various counties

• Field site responsibilities included GPS data collecting, boat prepping and driving, raking and identifying underwater grass species found, and field mapping of vegetation findings

• Scanned, georeferenced, digitized, and labeled field maps for final report using ArcGIS software

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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

 

Desk Manager

UMBC Residential Life - August 2011 – May 2013

Baltimore, MD

• Hired and trained 12 new and current desk staffers to provide excellent customer services, including mail pick up and equipment checkout, to 330 student residents

 

Summer Camp Counselor/Sailing Instructor
Sandy Hill Camp and Retreat Center - May 2012-Aug. 2012
Northeast, MD

• Facilitated overnight camp experience alongside with local and international staff to mentor and care for a cabin of 10 campers each week, and instructed sailing and creative arts classes

 

Summer Camp Counselor

Irvine Nature Center - May 2011-Aug. 2011

Owings Mills, MD

• Planned curriculum for daily lessons, instructed activities, lead nature walks with 12 campers each week emphasizing environmental education and awareness

 

Sailing Instructor

Downtown Sailing Center - May 2009-Aug. 2009; May 2010-Ang. 2010

Baltimore, MD

• Taught and engaged visiting Baltimore City youth or disabled groups about boat parts and sailing concepts, and supervised sailing trips of 6 participants

 

SKILLS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
 

Languages: English – Native Proficiency • Hakka (Chinese) – Native Proficiency

Volunteer History: Reading Partners • College Gardens After-School Program • Downtown Sailing Center •
Environmental Alternative Spring Break • Mosaic Center for Culture and Diversity