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45 •Design, update, and produce large format press-quality cartographic displays that are used to advocate and inform policy-makers in the decision making process, as well as the general public. •Analyze and interpret trends found within datasets, often times cross-correlating multiple data sources to come to a determination. •Develop partnerships amongst state, regional, and local governments along with our non-profit partners to advance MCEA’s mission. Often times acting as a consultantto partners. Veered as a knowledge base for background data and information. •Serve to advance MCEA’s utilization of GIS and its capabilities to reach out via printed cartographic maps as well as across the web and interactive maps, which previously had not been implemented. Senior GIS Specialist Arrowhead Regional Development Commission (ARDC), Duluth, MN, October 2009 – July 2012 •Perform complex spatial analysis and develop automated traffic models using Python scripting that can be applied to a range of planning scenarios. •Collected data for local planning as well as utilizing public data sources to analyze regional trends that may impact local planning efforts. •Provide troubleshooting and IT support to staff. Offer a bi-monthly GIS training to planning staff to keep them current with the latest GIS tools and trends. •Re-designed the press copy Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Bike Map. Approximately 4,000 maps are distributed annually. Develop and maintain GIS services and web mapping applications. •Manage all spatial data held on the agency’s ArcGIS Server. Maintain database integrity, currency, and data development in the field and in the office. Superfund Program Paraprofessional (GIS) Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), Duluth, MN, January 2007 – October 2009 •Developed a Data Information Management System to assist cleanup efforts for the Saint Louis River Area of Concern. Created a series of Python scripts to query, summarize, and estimate costs for projects within the Area of Concern. •Converted remediation sites and corresponding data from traditional paper reports to digital GIS files and databases. •Created as well as updated maps as remediation and monitoring work was completed. Developed and managed effective data practices for the divisions GIS data. -Assisted in the development and completion of superfund sites and their project goals. Performed tasks with a critical time deadline. Research Assistant Lyndale Neighborhood Association: Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA), University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, January 2009 – July 2009 •Constructed step-by-step guidance for the Lyndale Neighborhood Association to manage problem properties. •Developed a database and data collection methodology to monitor problem properties within the neighborhood over time. •Linked data to GIS so that effective analysis and monitoring could be completed by the