MICHAEL J. WOOD
832 Ringfield Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454
mikewood11@gmail.com c 757.377.5324 www.mike-j-wood.com
GIS TECHNICIAN
Cartographic Production Data Processing System
Administration
GIS professional whose qualifications include detailed knowledge of software, tools, technologies and best practices.
Experience in performing data and mapping services within the marketing, advertising and communication industries.
Strong technical aptitudes with an ability to process spatial data to create visually appealing and effective maps.
Hands-on experience in all stages of
system administration efforts, including installation, support and maintenance.
Key Strengths:
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PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE AmeriComm,
Chesapeake, Virginia GIS Technician and Systems Administrator (2003 to 2015) Served as the
primary GIS and creative resource for the sales and marketing team. Researched,
compiled and transformed demographic and postal data into appropriate GIS
formats for analysis and mapping. Created accurate,
visually appealing maps in electronic and print formats for presentations,
reports and posters, including information-rich wall-sized base maps. Responsibilities: |
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Compiled postal, demographic and address data and imported
into SQL geodatabases ·
Processed postal data to create nationwide zip code and
carrier route polygons for basemaps ·
Deployed web-based
zip code and carrier route maps to be accessed from ArcGIS for Server ·
Produced custom maps, databases and reports for demographic analysis and market
research ·
Customized and deployed web
services using API, ArcGIS Online and Google Maps ·
Created presentations, leaflets and marketing materials, producing accurate and
high-quality design work using Adobe Creative Cloud ·
Produced self-sufficient distributable electronic
map applications for desktop computers, Apple iOS, and Android devices using
ArcMap and the Data East CarryMap
extension ·
Demonstrated
usefulness of GIS and its potential benefits to local businesses ·
Supervised the daily activities
of the Information Technology and Security Department |
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Raytheon
Systems Company, Norfolk, Virginia Imagery and Geospatial Systems Division Multi-Disciplined Engineer (1998 to 2002) Four
years of experience as a geospatial data technician working for the United
States Navy at a communications and intelligence facility.
Duties involved the collection, processing and dissemination of various forms
of spatial
and non-spatial intelligence data. Utilized numerous government
and commercial software to assist in military operations. A
combination of working with the military and education has provided in-depth
experience in the use and theories of GIS, data management and remote
sensing. Responsibilities: ·
Systems Administrator at a US Navy communications
and intelligence facility performing daily operation and maintenance of
equipment ·
Collected imagery, terrain and intelligence data
from DIA, NGA, USGS, NOAA and other military
sources to be broadcast to combat units in support of Operation Enduring
Freedom ·
Designed and maintained the
Raytheon Global Broadcast Service web site ·
Quality control specialist in
charge of inventorying data for completeness and accuracy while maintaining
complete accountability of all sensitive items and data ·
Entrusted by the United States
Government with a Top Secret security clearance Softdesk
Imaging Group, Albany, New York Software Tester (1994 to 1998) Education MPS in Geographic Information
Technology Northeastern University, Boston, MA Expected
date of graduation: Spring 2018 BS in Environmental Geology Northeastern University, Boston,
MA Special Courses in Computer Aided
Design and Geographic Information Systems Technical
Proficiencies
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