Maddie Kellar

Parker, CO
303.802.7462
Maddiekellar@hotmail.com
GIS PORTFOLIO

EDUCATION

Natural Resource Management (AAS)—Colorado Mountain College, Leadville, Co

August 2018- May 2020

Geographic Information Systems (Advanced Certificate)—Colorado Mountain College, Leadville, Co

August 2018- May 2020

SKILLS

• Knowledge of proper database management
• Understands and utilizes geoprocessing tools, data visualization and
cartographic design principles in the development of interactive,
thematic, general reference, and topographic base maps using various
GIS software platforms (ArcGIS, CalTopo, QGIS)
• Experience performing data analysis such as proximity analysis,
network analysis, mapping change, time series, measuring geographic
distributions, and suitability analysis (ArcGIS)
• Understanding of western land use conventions and practices
• Experience working with land management agencies
• Proficient in GPS data collection and processing using Trimble Juno 3B,
TerraSync and Pathfinder Office
• Can demonstrate and replicate my workflow using ModelBuilder in
ArcGIS as well as other visual platforms
• Experience with 3D mapping and raster/aerial data geoprocessing
• Experience with vegetation (forestry and rangeland), wildlife study and
water monitoring tools and procedures
• Can effectively research and present my findings to colleagues,
community members, and stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud
• Excellent organizational skills
• Observes behaviors and environments
• Considers and accepts ideas outside of the box
• Applies resiliency to everyday conflicts
• Creates and repurposes ideas
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Teambuilding, leadership, strong communication skills
• Understands my own weaknesses, strengths, and potentials
• Experience working outdoors in variant weather conditions
• Experience using various hand-tools, chainsaw, and pick mattock

WORK EXPEREINCE

Clear Creek Ranch (Contract), Granite, Co—Ranch Hand

May 2021 – Present

Mountain West Environments, Steamboat, Co— Annual Color Program Specialist II/Landscape Maintenance Tech
May 2020 – October 2020

• Budgeting and ordering for large scale annual and perennial plant orders
• Planting ornamental flowerpots for clients’ homes and greenhouse maintenance
• Providing leadership and assistance to field maintenance crew at job sites
• Collaboration with management staff
• Native and cultivated plant identification
• Working in a team
 Natural Resource Management Field Institute – Colorado Mountain College, Leadville, Co— Field/Lab Assistant
August 2018 – May 2019, August 2019 – May 2020

• ArcGIS data management for U.S. Forest Service fen inventories

• Assessing water damage and erosion on a 4x4 trail for the Bureau of Land Management
• Field sampling and vegetation monitoring
• Recording field data in an Excel database following QA/QC protocol
• Cleaning and maintenance of lab and field equipment following USGS protocols
• Performing water hardness titrations
• Preparing samples for lab testing

Eastmans’ Publishings (Contract), Remote— Independent GIS Consultant

October 2019

• Detailed communication with Eastmans’ staff

• Big game unit geometry and attribute construction and maintenance
• Cross-referencing physical descriptions and general reference maps
• 170 entries, totaling 40 hours of work

Colorado Mountain College—Learning Commons, Leadville, Co— Peer Mentor/Library Aid

August 2018 – May 2019, August 2019 – May 2020

• Student tutoring in college algebra, trigonometry, GIS, and composition

• Guiding patrons in the use of supportive and relevant resources
• Circulation duties

Cloud City Conservation Center Farm (C4), Leadville, Co— Farm Intern/Zero Waste Coordinator
May 2019 – August 2019

• Communicating with and educating my community

• Closely monitoring environmental conditions and caring for our plant community
• Recycling and compost management for Leadville zero waste events
• Watering, weeding, planting, seeding
• Various tasks constructing high tunnel greenhouse
• Harvesting using cleanliness protocol and preparing produce for CSA participants

Raindrops on Roses, Dillon, Co— Landscaper/Gardener

May 2018 – August 2018

• Communicating and working in a team

• Working outside in variant weather conditions
• High alpine native, invasive, and domestic plant identification
• Seeding, transplanting, weeding, watering, deadheading, applying top-soil, fertilizing
• Various work with hand tools including shovel, rake, pick mattock, tiller, and hoe

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPEREINCE

SOS Outreach, Leadville, Co — Volunteer Mentor in the University Program

November 2018 – April 2019

• Mentor a group of five at-risk youth, age 12-15

• One ride-day a month at Ski Cooper, 2-3 service days
• Apply monthly core value to activities
• Provide emotional and physical support and leadership for group members