Kevin Ward

13700 SE 18th Street #9, Vancouver, WA 98683

(253) 221-6666 w.kevin.gis@gmail.com
http://kevinwardgis.weebly.com/

Qualification Summary

Background in ArcGIS data analysis and management

Proficient in ArcGIS 10
Experience analyzing and compiling technical information to prepare datasets and present
information
Experience with the python scripting library arcpy
Proficient in Word, Excel, and database applications
Familiar with Google SketchUp and AutoCAD Architect/Map 3D
Familiar with Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
Familiar with open source GIS products such as QGIS and TileMill
Familiar with ENVI, Spring, and other remote sensing software
Able to work independently under minimal supervision and cooperatively in a team environment

Education
Bachelor of Arts, Geography, GIS Minor, Western Washington University, 2014
Associate of Arts, Pierce Community College, 2010
Relevant Courses
Intro to Remote Sensing
Map Reading and Analysis
Physical Geography
Human Geography

Intro to GIS
Intermediate GIS
GIS Databases
Advanced GIS

Intro to Planning
Planning for Sustainable Communities
GIS Processing and Analysis (Arcpy)
Computer Cartography

Relevant Skills
Geographic Information Systems
Used spatial statistics to identify the original vector of a disease
Created points, lines, and polygons from GPS collected field data
Performed a multi-criteria evaluation using weighted variables
Completed original research on identifying significant clusters of crime in Bellingham, WA
Maintained GIS databases using a variety of sources including text files, hard-copy maps, GPS
data, field notes, etc.
Operated GIS software, hardware, and peripheral devices including GPS
Created models and python scripts to automate my GIS processes.
Working as a team member I helped plan a sustainable community for a local homeless
population from start to finish using the Adobe Creative Suite, Google Sketch Up, and ArcGIS
Utilized AutoCAD Architecture and Map3D to create a site plan and interactive web map of a
university campus

Work History

AutoCAD Intern, Western Washington University, 6/2014 9/2014

AutoCAD Drafter, Aerotek, 11/2014 12/2014