Jeff Szkodzinski

1902 Holly Ave.

Darien, IL 60561
(630) 888-2268
Jan. 4, 2010
Dear Madam or Sir:
I am applying for a GIS Analyst/Photo Interpreter position. Possessing a certifi
cate in geographic information systems, I am eager to pursue a career that invol
ves land cover/use mapping and the construction of digital elevation models.
My role as a Geospatial Technician III for Sanborn Map Company involved the onsc
reen digitization of point and area features through aerial image interpretation
. Polygons of roads, water bodies, eligible areas and structures were extracted
and inventoried into the GIS database. Individual Areas of Interest (AOI's) unde
rwent a mosaicking process in order to generate more expansive terrain coverages
. By visualizing both the natural and man-made alterations of a particular lands
cape, I was able to compare and detail how land cover use and management had cha
nged over time. I then electronically relayed this data to the Iowa State resear
ch office to be verified. The planimetric maps I produced are used by many clien
ts, including the USDA and USGS. My previous experience using ERDAS and the ESRI
suite will enhance my ability to perform tasks, which will include building ort
homosaics and evaluating new software technologies.
I would be very interested in scheduling an interview and learning more about th
e position. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Enclosure
1902 Holly Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 888-2268
OBJECTIVE
A talented GIS Professional, with three years experience looking to apply knowle
dge and technical skills into a GIS Analyst/Photo Interpreter role.
EDUCATION
B.S. in Meteorology & GIS Certificate, May 2007
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Geospatial Technician 3, Sanborn Map Company, Fort Worth, TX, Apr. 2008 - Mar. 2
009
* Constructed planimetric maps through the interpretation of aerial imagery.
* Orthorectified aerial photos to DOQs by determining suitable ground control p
oints.
* Collected spatial feature data while adhering to Natural Resources Inventory
Guidelines.
* Reviewed other data collectors' work as the 2007 NRI deadline approached.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
* Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Access, Adobe Photosho
p
* GeoMedia Professional, ArcView 9.0, ArcInfo, ArcEditor, ArcCatalog, ArcToolbo
x, Spatial Analyst, Geostatistical Analyst
* ERDAS Imagine, LPS Core, NRCS Ortho, NRI Data Collect & Certify
* C++, MATLAB
RELATED COURSES
Computer Programming in C++
Statistics & Probability
Remote Sensing of the Environment
Maps & Mapping
Introduction into GIS
GIS
Location Analysis
Water Resources
1902 Holly Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 888-2268
REFERENCES
Dr. Dave Changnon, Professor of Meteorology
Geography Department
Northern Illinois University
100 Davis Hall
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 753-6835
Dr. Jie Song, Professor of Meteorology
Geography Department
Northern Illinois University
211 Davis Hall
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 753-6837
Dr. Fahui Wang, Professor of Geography
Geography Department
Northern Illinois University
219B Davis Hall
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 753-6842
Sara Bass, Director of Human Resources
Sanborn Map Company
1935 Jamboree Drive, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 264-5506