April Chipman, GISP

Experience

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  Perkins Veterinary Clinic, Perkins Road Pet Clinic

  Aug 1995 - May 2000

  Veterinary Technician and Receptionist

  * Assisted veterinarian in treatments, surgeries, and emergency situations.* Provided software support and maintained inventory database.

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  Oklahoma State University

  May 2000 - Jan 2001

  Cartographic Technician

  * Created maps in CorelDraw, ArcView and ArcMap to be published in books and journals.* Scanned in existing maps and graphics to edit and update.

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  National Science Foundation - Research Experience for Undergraduates

  May 2000 - Aug 2000

  GIS Research Assistant

  Research Experience for Undergraduates funded by the National Science FoundationMentors: Dr. William Fisher, Zoology Department, OSU and Dr. Richard Marston, Geology Department, OSU* Geo-referenced aerial photos and digitized stream channels to analyze changes over time.* Used Indicators of Hydrologic Activity with USGS water data to determine bank full and flood stages.* Obtained ArcView Certificate.* Trained in the use of GPS, metadata, digitizing, and geo-referencing.* Presented research results at the Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers Show less

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  City of Manhattan, KS

  Jan 2001 - Sept 2001

  GIS Technician

  * Created maps and graphics for public and city use.* Added new sewer and water system projects into GIS.* Updated monthly projects of sewer back-ups, water main breaks and new water meters via Access.* Assisted in preparing GIS data for posting on the internet via ArcIMS.

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  City of Oklahoma City

  Sept 2001 - Jul 2002

  Computer Graphics Operator

  * Used custom ArcView project to help citizens find water and sewer lines in the City.* Researched new and existing building and maintenance projects.* Updated water maps using hand drafting techniques and a Leroy lettering set.* Created maps in ArcView for public and city use.

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  Oklahoma State University

  Jan 2003 - May 2005

  Cartographic Technician

  * Created maps in CorelDraw, ArcView and ArcMap to be published in books and journals.* Scanned in existing maps and graphics to edit and update.* Digitized soil survey maps in ArcGIS 9.0 to honor a grant from the NRCS.* Became familiarized with ArcIMS, VisualBASIC, and ArcObjects.

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  ONEOK

  Feb 2005 - Apr 2005

  GIS Mapping Technician

  * Symbolized and labeled attributes using definition queries and advanced symbolization techniques.* Created maps in ArcMap for use in the field and presentations.* Experience using ArcFM and ArcSDE in an enterprise GIS environment.* Updated existing geodatabases and shapefiles from stored displays by using personal versions.

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  Strategic Consulting International

  May 2005 - Aug 2005

  GIS Specialist

  * Created geographic data layers for municipal projects from existing CAD and paper sources.* Rubbersheeted existing layers to correct mis-alignment.* Symbolized and labeled attributes using definition queries and advanced symbolization techniques.* Updated existing geodatabases and shapefiles.

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  Innovative Communications

  Sept 2005 - Feb 2007

  * Managed production schedule and project timelines for print and graphic design projects.* Coordinated schedules of graphic designers, clients, and print houses to complete projects.* Continued fulfilling duties of Administrative Assistant. * Edited manuals, newsletters, brochures and websites.* Managed and coordinated office activities.

  • Media Coordinator

    Jan 2006 - Feb 2007

  • Administrative Assistant

    Sept 2005 - Jan 2006
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  National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum

  Feb 2007 - Sept 2008

  * Coordinated special events, exhibits, and board meetings.* Responsible for all accounting practices (receivables, payables, budgets).* Managed and supervised office activities and employees. * Coordinated special events, exhibits, and board meetings.* Responsible for all accounting practices (receivables, payables, budgets).* Managed and supervised office activities and employees. * Coordinated special events, exhibits, and board meetings.* Responsible for all accounting practices (receivables, payables, budgets).* Managed and supervised office activities and employees.

  • Financial Manager / Executive Assistant

    Jun 2008 - Sept 2008

  • Office Manager

    Jul 2007 - Jun 2008

  • Administrative Assistant

    Feb 2007 - Jul 2007
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  NAVTEQ

  Sept 2008 - Jul 2011

  * Identified and researched source material and appropriate contacts for Oklahoma. * Responsible for state of Oklahoma while working independently and successfully from a home office. * Traveled out of state and country to assist with field collection projects. * Managed various projects to successful completion and on schedule. * Coordinated schedules for projects and employees. * Performed field data collection using prescribed technology, methodology, and specifications. * Updated transportation network and location based services in Oklahoma. * Solved problems creatively and proactively within budgeted hours and with passing quality scores. * Used custom GIS program to collect and code data.

  • Geographic Analyst II

    Aug 2009 - Jul 2011

  • Geographic Analyst I

    Sept 2008 - Aug 2009
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  Oklahoma State University

  Dec 2011 - Jan 2015

  * Continued responsibilities of GIS Technician.* Designed and prepared geodatabases using domains, subtypes, topologies, and relationships.* Created and kept a budget of all finances of the OSU side of the Consortium.* Administered a Synology NAS system.* Continued education in geodatabases, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS for Server, and Cloud-based GIS. * Managed projects from American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation-OSU Geoscience GIS Consortium.* Supervised and trained student employees.* Experienced in georeferencing and editing in ArcGIS 10.* Organized administrative and data storage system.* Received training in geodatabases, advanced editing, ArcGIS 10, and Google maps.

  • GIS Specialist

    Jul 2013 - Jan 2015

  • GIS Technician

    Dec 2011 - Jul 2013
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  Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  Geospatial Coordinator

  Created, administered, and maintained and ArcGIS Online subscription for a non-profit organization to show the locations of chapters around the world.Lead a team of volunteer analysts to collect and create data and display online via AGOL.

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  Central Rural Electric Cooperative

  Jan 2015 - now

  GIS Coordinator

  * Manage GIS for the utility* Daily use of Milsoft software related to electric utility network* Implement, train, and manage Milsoft Field Engineering (Partner Staking) software* Extensive use of ArcGIS Online via webmaps and webapps* Extensive use of ESRI field applications such as Collector, Survey123, and Workforce* Extensive use of ESRI story map web applications* Knowledge of ESRI Drone2Map software* Plan GIS for future expansion* Utilize latest technologies and web applications to spatially communicate with employees and members* Training in ESRI CityEngine, ArcGIS Pro, and related 3D software Show less