Georeferencing 1990's Map of Vegetation in Woodside, CA

This project had me georeferencing a vegetation map from the 90's. The original map was digitized, and all maps that were compiled to make the final image were projected onto UTM California Zone 10. The first image below is the original map, followed by the digitized version, followed by the final map.

Large Projects to Date- Peregrine Falcon Nest Site Characteristics

Peregrine Falcon Nest Map

My senior capstone project was to examine U.S. peregrine falcon urban nest site characteristics. Using nest camera footage available online, I collected data on nest site locations and characteristics. Utilizing the full capabilities of ArcGIS 10.0 and SYSTAT, I analyzed the proximity of urban nest sites to large bodies of water, and the area of open space within 50km. I compared this data to the historical characteristics of peregrine falcon natural nest sites.

Spring 2012

Large Projects to Date- Santa Clara OSA Stock Pond

Santa Clara OSA Stock Pond

As part of my Advanced Restoration class at San Jose State, I played a critical role in the creation of a feasibility study for the restoration of a stock pond owned by the Santa Clara OSA. The pond is currently occupied by California red-legged frogs, and was nearby a California tiger salamander breeding pond.

As the Head of GIS for the project, I was responsible for creating all of the maps and geographic images for the sample references, report, and presentation.

Spring 2012

Large Projects to Date- Fires in the Foggy Forest

Fires in the Foggy Forest

As the major project for a GIS class, I decided to study the size of fires in primary and secondary growth redwood forests. I chose to focus my study on the southern portion of the coastal redwood range. Historic wildfire data was collected from the Cal Fire Department's data collections, and a recent map of California's coastal redwood range was borrowed from the Humboldt State Library archives. All of the data was georeferenced and geoprocessed.

Fall 2012

To Start- My Resume

EDUCATION

·         San Jose State University May 2012 ·         B.S. in Environmental Studies, Concentration in Environmental Restoration and Resource Management RELEVENT EXPERIENCE ·         Created all spatial analysis and graphics for a restoration project proposal, under the direction of Professor Shannon Bane. The proposal was to restore habitat for the California red-legged frog and the California tiger salamander with the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority. As the head of GIS for the project, I creating project scale GIS databases, conducting habitat assessments, as well as communicated with public agencies (January-May 2012). ·         Created a GIS database and used SQL to study historical changes in nest site characteristics of the peregrine falcon, under the direction of Dr. Lynne Trulio. I created both graphic and technical representations of the results using ESRI ArcGIS, Adobe Photoshop, MS Access and MS Excel (January-May 2012). ·         Worked on the S.F. Public Utility Commission's Bioregional Habitat Restoration, as a Specialty Environmental Monitor. I worked closely with project managers, contracted construction firms, and environmental scientists to monitor construction activities and survey for flora and fauna (June 2012-October 2012).

STRENGTHS / KEY SKILLS

·         GIS creation and interpretation using ESRI products, GPS, and aerial photos ·         Graphical design ·         Environmental impact assessment, regulation and permitting

·         Data management ·         Research and presentation (oral and written) proficiency ·         Statistical analysis using SQL and software applications ·         Natural resource conservation

OTHER EXPERIENCE

·         Managed a rental property in San Jose. Established positive working relationships with tenants, handled the finances for the building, and coordinated and completed many small budget projects in a timely fashion (August 2008-May 2012).

·         Worked for Our City Forest, an Americorp grant funded urban ‘forest’ restoration organization. Preformed, organized, and supervised tree nursery maintenance (June 2009-June 2010).