Geographic Information Systems: The maps found in the portfolio are visual demonstrations of the following general skills and knowledge.
4 years of practical experience with the ArcGIS Desktop 10 (10.1) software package and various extensions and tools.
Understanding of coordinate systems, map projections, and scale.
Data creation skills, including georeferencing, heads-up digitizing, geocoding, COGO, and various editing tools.
Integration of ArcGIS software with Microsoft products for final use in GIS.
Use of Microsoft Powerpoint and Google Earth, particularly route and elevation tools, as a map-making tool.
Understanding of coordinate systems, map projections, and scale.
Data creation skills, including georeferencing, heads-up digitizing, geocoding, COGO, and various editing tools.
Integration of ArcGIS software with Microsoft products for final use in GIS.
Use of Microsoft Powerpoint and Google Earth, particularly route and elevation tools, as a map-making tool.
Cartography
Understanding of the purpose of maps, and ability to define design objectives to ensure map usability to the appropriate audience.
Knowledge of symbology, cartographic conventions, and cartographic theories involving color and text.
Understanding of basic thematic mapping methods, including how to map qualitative and quantitative data.
Knowledge of symbology, cartographic conventions, and cartographic theories involving color and text.
Understanding of basic thematic mapping methods, including how to map qualitative and quantitative data.
Technical
Data acquisition methods, including knowledge of primary sources for data.
Ability to manipulate various data formats for use in ArcGIS.
Understanding of the importance of a QA/QC process when editing and approving data, and the use of topology tools in these efforts.
Data management framework for large quantities of data, including the organization of data within a geodatabase.
Experience with the functions of feature classes, domains, and subtypes in the use of geodatabases in data management.
Understanding of the standards of accurate and thorough metadata, and the technical knowledge of its creation.
Ability to manipulate various data formats for use in ArcGIS.
Understanding of the importance of a QA/QC process when editing and approving data, and the use of topology tools in these efforts.
Data management framework for large quantities of data, including the organization of data within a geodatabase.
Experience with the functions of feature classes, domains, and subtypes in the use of geodatabases in data management.
Understanding of the standards of accurate and thorough metadata, and the technical knowledge of its creation.