Jennifer Horsman

Experience

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  USGS

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Geophysicist/Surveyor
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  University of New Hampshire

  Aug 1998 - Jun 2000

  Graduate Research Assistant

  Conducted paleoclimate research of ice cores with field work in the Yukon and Antarctica while attending graduate school in the Climate Change Research Center.

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  McMurdo LTER

  Nov 2000 - Jul 2001

  Professional Research Assistant
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  University of New Hampshire, AIRMAP

  Oct 2002 - May 2003

  Graduate Research Assistant

  Analyzed stratification of the planetary boundary layer within a GIS using radiosonde, remote sensing (multi-spectral AVHRR and LIDAR), and observational data. Made comparisons between output from the NCEP Eta forecast model and observational data. Used ArcGIS for spatial statistical analyses of 3-D gridded Eta model output, synoptic maps, and meteorological observations. Wrote AML, Avenue and Matlab scripts for data manipulation and statistical analyses. Maintained ArcSDE and Oracle and Microsoft Access databases (requires use of SQL). Installed the ArcIMS server and Internet applications. Show less

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  USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station

  Jun 2003 - Oct 2004

  GIS/Remote Sensing Specialist

  Used ENVI for hyperspectral data analysis and classification of forest structure. Managed results from remote sensing analysis and created maps in ArcGIS and ArcView for use in fire behavior models and forest treatment planning. Performed validation of forest structure classification using field observations in ArcMap. Georeferenced and orthorectified aerial photography in ERDAS Imagine. Classified amount of tree canopy cover from aerial photographs into discrete percentage categories. Designed field sampling studies and collected data on species composition, fire history from scars, basic under story vegetation structure, and age and size structure of stands in mixed conifer forests. Show less

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  The Nature Conservancy

  Oct 2004 - Oct 2006

  GIS Analyst

  Acted as GIS manager for a multi-disciplinary, collaborative conservation planning project. Performed integrated vector and raster spatial analyses in ArcGIS including landscape and habitat suitability/integrity, ecological drainage unit (EDU) delineation, habitat modeling (regression and ecological niche factor analysis), and cumulative threats modeling, and computed metrics for conservation site planning and terrestrial and aquatic site planning. Created and maintained data and FGDC compliant metadata. Processed data for and ran spatial optimization model to determine priority conservation sites. Created and edited geodatabases and performed queries and calculations in Microsoft Access. Created static and interactive maps for use in meetings, workshops, and presentation to the public. Show less

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  Plymouth State University

  Oct 2006 - Oct 2007

  Graduate Research Assistant

  Used ground-penetrating radar (GPR) on glacial sediments and frozen lakes in the McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica and on lakes in New Hampshire. Interpreted glacial lacustrine and fluvial sediments in GPR profiles for work towards a Master of Science degree. Used GIS and GPS for mapping and spatial analysis of glacial geomorphological features.

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  Colorado State University

  Nov 2007 - Sept 2008

  Research Associate II, GIS Specialist/Developer

  https://warnercnr.colostate.edu/frs/westfire-center/starfire/starfire-components/As part of a team, developed a Windows software application for National Park Service forest fire Appropriate Management Response (AMR) with Visual Basic 2008 and ESRI MapObjects. Using ESRI ArcGIS Desktop software, managed and processed vector and raster datasets and performed spatial analyses on datasets. Created maps of inputs and outputs for meetings and documents. Created custom tools for raster analysis in ArcMap using VBA and ArcObjects Show less

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  Jencarta, LLC

  Sept 2008 - Jul 2011

  Owner

  Cartography for the Colorado Geological Survey Marmot Peak Quadrangle.

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  USDA APHIS PPQ

  Mar 2009 - Sept 2010

  GIS Specialist

  GIS Manager with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) in Cheyenne, Wyoming, preceded by a Cartographic Technician position with USDA APHIS PPQ in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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  Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

  Jul 2010 - Nov 2012

  Computer Systems Engineer

  Visualization of scientific data and model outputs for DOE ASCEM project.https://eesa.lbl.gov/projects/advanced-simulation-capability-for-environmental-management-ascem/

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  Colorado State University

  Nov 2010 - Jul 2011

  Research Associate III

  Precipitation Research GroupProgramming an analysis support for "A Fundamental Climate Data Record of SSM/I, SSMIS and Future Microwave Imagers"http://rain.atmos.colostate.edu/research/NOAA-SDS.html

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  Research Planning, Inc.

  Dec 2012 - now

  GIS & UAS Specialist/Geologist