Experience

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  Rappahannock area development commission

  Jul 1996 - Nov 1998

  Gis planner

  • Managed the GIS for the PDC which was based on PC ArcInfo and ArcView 3.x. • Designed and maintained the computer network and provided PC support for office staff• Completed Spotsylvania Parkway Feasibility Study which analyzed land use, transportation, and environmental factors to determine possible corridors for a new roadway• Utilized GIS to complete a study of a survey of Fredericksburg residents with regards to a new bus system which led to the creation of routes• Created numerous maps for inclusion in the Fredericksburg Metropolitan Planning Organization’s 2020 Constrained Long-Range Plan Show less

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  Virginia economic development partnership

  Nov 1998 - Jan 2007

  Gis manager

  • Supervised GIS staff which included the development of position descriptions and performance reviews as well as monitoring day to day projects and tasks• Managed the statewide water and wastewater utility infrastructure digitization project which included the digitization and maintenance of all water and wastewater infrastructure in Virginia capable of supporting industrial development• Created and maintained image catalogs of all imagery used by the agency which included USGS DOQQs and DRGs, SPOT, LANDSAT, and other local government digital aerial photography• Managed the maintenance and creation of all geographic datasets used within the agency which included assigning staff dataset responsibilities, creation of FGDC compliant metadata, and maintenance of a dataset tracking application created in Microsoft Access• and assisting in presentations to prospects • Collected and shared data with other state agencies, localities, and regional organizations which also included providing technical GIS assistance when needed• Implemented drive time model to enable analysis of routes, closest facilities, and drive time areas Show less

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  John tyler community college

  Jan 2002 - Dec 2010

  Adjunct faculty

  • Developed curriculum based on ArcView 8.x, and 9.x for Introduction to Geographic Information Systems class• Taught Introduction to GIS class each Spring Semester

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  Virginia information technologies agency

  Jan 2007 - Oct 2009

  Project manager

  • Responsible for managing the acquisition, processing, and distribution of statewide orthophotography for the Virginia Base Mapping Program (VBMP)• Managed statewide 2006-2007 VBMP orthophotography cycle with a total budget of over $6 million, 60,000 image tiles, and over 4.5 terabytes of total project data• Negotiated contract for 2009-2012 orthophotography cycle which included development and release of RFP, appointment of selection committee members, and scoring of proposals

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  Worldview solutions inc

  Nov 2009 - Oct 2018

  • Developed, executed, and led strategic initiatives for product development and marketing within the organization• Led development and implementations of WorldView’s PracticeKeeper application, which is used for conservation planning, tracking of best management practices, and erosion and sediment control• Recommended the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and requirements.• Served as advisor to project teams• Served as lead project coordinator for various federal, state, and local projects and client accounts Show less • Oversaw talent acquisition, training, and leadership development within the organization during key transition period• Worked closely with CEO on company mission, goals, and strategic direction• Gathered data, documents, and conducts employee performance evaluations for all staff within the organization• Implemented and managed core values program, which includes employee incentives and inclusion in performance evaluation process• Responsible for establishing and maintaining individual career narratives for all staff• Served as advisor for all staff in execution of career narratives• Worked with Human Resources Director to establish and maintain an employee performance improvement program Show less • Supervised approximately 15 staff members including developers, project managers, and business analysts, which included establishing and maintaining individual career narratives• Ensured that all development projects within the organization were assigned the necessary resources• Engaged with project teams to provide an escalation path for any issues that arose with resourcing or clients• Led project meetings related to resource utilization• Provided project scoping for potential and existing clients• Served as lead project coordinator for various federal, state, and local projects and client accounts• Managed select, major development projects including efforts for the Virginia Department of Transportation, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality• Led development of original version of WorldView’s PracticeKeeper application Show less • Supervised all development staff within the organization which included conducting performance reviews and coordination of project resourcing• Responsible for specialized GIS data development, analysis and cartographic activities• Developed standards, specifications and design documents for WorldView clients• Oversaw GIS needs assessment and implementation planning for WorldView clients• Served as lead project coordinator for various federal, state, and local projects and client accounts• Managed various development projects for state, local, and private sector clients• Managed development of WorldView’s ParcelViewer application, which is used within many local governments for sharing information with the public about property Show less

  • Senior Director, Products

    Nov 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Chief Resources Officer

    Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

  • Resource Manager

    Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

  • Applications Manager

    Nov 2009 - Dec 2013
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  Virginia commonwealth university

  Jan 2015 - now

  Adjunct faculty

  • Develops curriculum for graduate level Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) course for Environmental Studies program• Instructs graduate students in introductory GIS concepts utilizing the most recent version of ESRI’s ArcGIS Desktop software

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  Geodecisions

  Oct 2018 - Aug 2020

  Vice president, products & gis

  • Developed, executed, and led strategic initiatives for product development and GIS across the organization.• Recommended the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and requirements.• Served in Project Principal role which included the following responsibilities: - Planned, prioritized, and oversaw project management activities - Prepared SOWs, reviewed contract terms and conditions, and performed client negotiations - Serves as primary contact for client questions and concerns - Monitoring project progress on a regular basis and identifying and correcting any delays - Ensured that final deliverables met quality standards and client expectations• Acted as Client Manager for key clients including the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Pennsylvania Department of Environment Protection• Responsible for management of all senior level GIS and product staff across the company which includes conducting performance evaluations and leading resource planning efforts for staffing projects• Responsible for leading business development and marketing efforts for GIS Show less

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  Virginia department of conservation and recreation

  Aug 2020 - now

  Data services manager

  • Serves as DCR’s primary manager for data applications and data services, and provides guidance/leadership to assigned staff who provide data support and related services to Virginia’s 47 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) as well as for other program areas.• Responsible for ensuring the data from each of the Division of Soil and Water Conservation program data systems applications are collected, maintained, managed, and reported appropriately, and coordinates data development and maintenance activities with application development contractors and VITA personnel for all division programs and services.• Responsible for the development, maintenance, management, and collection of the data for NPS Water Quality Assessment, Agricultural BMP Tracking, Agricultural Stewardship Act, Conservation Planning, Nutrient Management, Resource Management Plans, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and other database applications for the Divisions of Soil and Water Conservation, and Dam Safety and Floodplain Management, to improve the quality of Virginia’s soil and water resources and Virginia’s dam safety initiatives.• Provides policy direction, ensures financial accountability of data management services, monitors the efficiency of applications to ensure service interruptions are limited and oversees corrective actions when needed; and prepares reports or other project management documents as needed on program implementation and resource needs to provide current and accurate data to meet pollution reduction targets established by state and federal statutes, regulations, and policies.• Responsible for communicating and collaborating with agency and external stakeholders through meetings, presentations, webinars, and workshops; preparing technical requirements for project implementation; working with contractors and assigned staff to specify hardware and software requirements; and ensuring the development of database schemas including spatial database schemas. Show less