PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NAVTEQ - Boise, ID
GEOGRAPHIC ANALYST - September, 2004 to Present
- Responsible for maintaining NAVTEQ's map database in Idaho and Montana. Duties include:
- contacting local government sources regarding data availability and usage
- developing maintenance plans for database areas
- implementing data collection plans to achieve NAVTEQ's database accuracy standards
- Managed projects for new database build areas
- Maintained the NAVTEQ geographic database using SatLoc GPS units, and field collection and database maintenance software tools
- Answered end-user queries and data update requests
- Responsible for ensuring the quality of database releases to customers
- Participated in software user authorization testing for new software releases
SUN MICROSYSTEMS - Santa Clara, CA
WEB DEVELOPER - July, 2000 to September, 2004
- Developed and maintained web pages on Sun's corporate web site, and Sun's e-commerce software sales intranet site
- Worked on cross-functional teams goaled with:
- developing an automated web page generation process
- improving web site design for increased customer satisfaction
- increasing customer success rates for product downloads
- Managed cross-functional efforts to maintain, improve and redesign the sales web site
- Managed vendors in completing web site development projects
- Created web pages using HTML, CSS, SSI, Perl, and XML
- Developed InterWoven TeamSite templating solution using Perl-based .tpl and DCR XML definitions
TRAILS AND TREAD - Boise, ID
WEB DEVELOPER / TRAIL DATA COLLECTION - February, 2000 - July, 2000
- Developed a portal internet site dedicated to hiking and biking trails in the Boise, ID, region
- Created maps of multi-use trails using a Trimble GPS mapping system and other field collection techniques
- Developed web site using HTML, CSS, and Perl CGI scripts
- Published maps created with various mapping and graphics packages
NAVTEQ - Sunnyvale, CA
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER, NORTH AMERICA - December, 1996 to January, 2000
- Managed the Quality Assurance department for North American operations (between 6 and 10 direct reports)
- Worked inter-departmentally in establishing quality goals and objectives
- Developed departmental intranet site to communicate departmental information, and provide an outlet for quality data and documentation
- Implemented processes aimed toward achieving company goal of acquiring ISO 9001 certification
- Represented company and company's interest at international ISO and national ANSI standards meetings
- Participated in an international cross-functional process re-engineering team tasked with streamlining process, removing waste, and aligning employee's goals and rewards with the company's business objectives
QUALITY SPECIALIST - August, 1994 to December, 1996
- Performed database audits to ensure that quality objectives were met
- Wrote process documentation and technical manuals
- Performed field data collection and testing of geographic data for positional accuracy and attribute data using Trimble GPS units and other data capture methods
- Developed new company-wide process for measuring geographical data accuracy (later became part of ISO standard)
- Developed database driven solution for measuring and monitoring product accuracy rates
- Created a large scale relational database and user interface to track quality measurements
- Recognized twice with company-wide award for implementing programs benefiting the company
DATABASE MANAGER / GEOGRAPHER - December, 1993 to August, 1994
- Maintained and expanded high quality geographical database suitable for vehicle navigation using internally developed mapping program and ARC/Info to capture geographic information from photographs and map sources
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION - Silver Springs, MD
DATABASE MANAGER / CARTOGRAPHER - April, 1991 to October, 1993
- Maintained database of aeronautical related information used for in-flight applications and aeronautical chart production
- Coordinated with government agencies and private sector companies to ensure the accuracy of published aeronautical information
- Developed automated solution for programatically manipulating database records
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
NATIONAL AGRICULTURE SAMPLE SURVEY - Fairfax, VA
PROJECT MANAGER / CARTOGRAPHER (TEAM LEADER) - April, 1990 to April, 1991
- Reviewed production work to ensure that correct sampling techniques, selection criteria, and processes were followed
- Project managed work of production team
- Coordinated team projects to ensure timely completion and adherence to deadlines
AERIAL PHOTO INTERPRETER - September, 1988 to April, 1990
- Interpreted high altitude photography, USGS quadrangles, and other map sources for selecting sample units for national crop survey
- Ensured that statistical standards were maintained in the selection of sampling units
EDUCATION
George Mason University - Fairfax, VA
Bachelor of Arts in Geography, with an emphasis on Urban and Regional Planning, 1990
North Dakota State University - Fargo, ND
course work in Management and Statistics, 1997
San Jose State University - San Jose, CA
graduate course work in Urban and Regional Planning, 2003-04
OTHER EXPERIENCE
ROMP (Responsible Organized Mountain Pedlers) - San Francisco Bay Area, CA (2001-04)
- Served as Editor of trail advocacy newsletter - included writing and editing content related to local access and land issues in the south San Francisco Bay Area
- Attended trail maintenance and design school taught by IMBA's Trail Care Crew
- Attend various land manager planning meeting to representative cycling interests
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Unix
- Business Software: Microsoft Office and StarOffice software suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Web Design: HTML, CSS, SSI, Perl, JavaScript, XML