Anthony Atkins

Experience

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  MWH, now part of Stantec

  Feb 2004 - Feb 2007

  GIS Team Leader

  While employed with Montgomery Watson Harza, I managed the work of approximately 40 Data Conversion Technicians (DCTs) while also managing the QA/QC team. I also tracked the progress and skill level of the DCTs to match appropriate work areas and assisted in the evaluation of the DCTs. It was also my responsibility to provide daily technical support to the DCTs. In addition to my responsibilities in DCT management, I also created and edited water distribution and parcel features and validated data packages utilizing both inbox and custom tool before delivery to the city as well as the county. Show less

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  City of Cleveland

  Feb 2007 - Jun 2011

  GIS Functional Specialist

  At my current place of employment, I am responsible for developing Address Data Models, creating and interpreting data for the CitiStat Program as well as creating bi-monthly reports with mapping and analysis for the CitiStat Program. I also perform suitability analysis, create geocode and georeference data, query data for analysis and edit features in the water distribution system. Additionally, I train various departments in the use of various ESRI products, manage custom VBA tools and ArcMap templates and provide support to the Cleveland Water Pollution Control. Show less

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  Talisman Energy

  Jun 2011 - Apr 2015

  GIS Analyst

  Provides technical and administrative assistance for the GIS Team. Assist with the operation, maintenance, collection and documentation of new GIS standards,methods and assets. Presents GIS work/reports at meetings and awareness sessions. Graphic editing and design, (Photoshop, Visio, etc.)Provide staff support and research in development, maintenance, updating and retrieving information from various GIS related files and relational databases. Manages GIS metadata for all geographic data and projects. Inputs, updates, and maintains tabular data according to specifications and quality control guidelines. Participate in the design, development and creation of databases, maps and other related projects. Provides GIS technical support in the development, presentation, and maintenance of geographic data applications. Data entry, digitizing and data manipulation procedures for GIS (shape file creation and maintenance, scanning county maps, etc.) Show less

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  Chester Engineers, Inc

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2015

  Sr. GIS Analyst

  Has full responsibility for interpreting, organizing and executing assignments. Typical duties may include the following:Serves as a geospatial technology consultant, solving major information solutions problems, developing standards and guides, and determining project objectives and requirements.Conducts client needs analyses, thoroughly analyzes alternative solutions, and makes cost-effective recommendations.Actively serves in quality control capacity, ensuring project delivery meets or exceeds client specifications and expectations.Conducts quality control checks, reviewing calculations, tests and reports for accuracy and completeness.Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge of technology developments in the geospatial field and use of GIS software; conducts training workshops for other IS developers and serves as mentor to those younger, less experienced or newer to the firm.Conducts IS studies including database design, conversion, and assembly of data in a variety of formats to provide alternative solutions, or recommend changes, improvements or new approaches.Monitors budget conformance.Markets company services.May manage major projects. Show less

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  MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P.

  Aug 2015 - Nov 2017

  Sr. GIS Analyst
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  Belmont County

  Nov 2017 - now

  Director, Geographic Information Systems