University of Wisconsin – River Falls Fall 2012 – Fall 2016

Land Surveying Technician
Nicolet Area Technical College, Rhinelander, WI Fall 2011 – Spring 2012
General Studies
Edgar High School, Edgar, WI Fall 2007 – Spring 2011

Work Experience
GIS Assistant, Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services May 2016 – Current
• Accurately adding and maintaining parts of cooperative’s electrical distribution system
specific to Pole Numbering Project
• Use of ESRI and Microsoft Office Products in conjunction with NISC MapWise software

• Operate Company vehicles in order to obtain field data in cooperative’s electrical
distribution area coverage
Assembly Production Laborer, W.C. Branham, Inc. July 2015 – May 2016

• Prepare, clean, assemble and package orders
• Operate CNC Lathe
• Operate Band Saw and Cold Saw
Production Worker, Loparex, LLC. February 2015 – July 2015

• Prepare workspace for filling orders
• Operate Cameron Slitting Machine and forklifts
• Package and fill orders according to finishing specifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) Applications
• Knowledge of concepts and techniques for geographic modeling and analysis in relation
to ESRI ArcGIS software

• Knowledge of historic and current development and land use patterns

o Significant physical and natural factors involved

• Knowledge of various social, political and legal inputs to land use plan design and

implementation

• Knowledge of generalization and classification of geographic data

o Spatial data development and analyses

o Querying

o Geocoding

o Networking and Addressing

• Experience in the use of implementing techniques for reference and thematic mapping

o Theoretical and practical aspects for effective map design

• Understanding of angles and distance measurements related to the practice of Surveying

o Principles and theories of Surveying
o Field procedure and computations for
▪ leveling, chaining, traversing and land description/mapping

• Development of analytical and presentation skills

• Hands-on experience performing geographic analyses in context of the physical and social
science
o Digital database design and construction
• Familiarity with AutoCad Software
• Hands-on experience in problem-oriented field mapping projects
o Ability to implement traditional and state-of-the-art techniques in acquiring
geographic field data
▪ Handheld GPS and map use
▪ Data Collection (recording field observations)
▪ Orienteering
▪ Interpretation of maps
• Experience with Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV) and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV)

o Able to work outside in all weather conditions

• Experience with brush cutting equipment such as DR Field and Brush Mower,
Weedwhacker, chainsaw

• Ability to create spatial databases from field observations and integration with:

o ESRI ArcGIS software

o DNR GPS

o Graphics Software (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop)

• Ability to carry and use survey equipment such as:

o digital theodolite, total station, GPS, steel tape/EDM, Abney level, surveying rod,
range poles, taping pins

• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills in an office and
field-related environment
REFERENCES

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Deaven Pippel – Inside Sales Representative 5 xxx-xxx-xxxx

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Jessica Lansing – GIS Coordinator 1 xxx-xxx-xxxx

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Brad Ristow – Vice President, Electric Operations 1 xxx-xxx-xxxx