Elyn Clarke

2223 Hagarty #4
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575)-532-6872
ec565876@westpost.net

Objective
A GIS technician/cartographer position that will utilize my geographic, cartogra
phic and drafting skills.
Education
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
Bachelor of Science in Geography Minor in GIS
Bachelor of Science in City & Regional Planning
Dona Ana Community College, Las Cruces, NM
Associate of Applied Science in Civil/Survey Drafting & Design
Associate of Applied Science in Architectural Drafting & Design

Computer Knowledge & Related Skills

ESRI ArcGIS suite of software (9.2)
ArcPad
AutoCAD (R14-2008)
PCI Geomatica (10.1)
Land Development Desktop (2000, 2001)
Microsoft Office Suite
Miner & Miner
Storms Workflow Manager
Working with metadata
Terra Sync
Adobe Photoshop (7.0)
Operating office equipment
Field work (1000 hrs.)
Backcountry navigation & orienteering
Trimble GPS Unit
Plotting/Printing maps
Basic Surveying

Professional Experience
GIS Specialist, MIRATEK, Fort Bliss, Texas Aug
ust 2008 - December 2009
A Civilian Contractor working at Ft. Bliss for the Environmental Conservation de
partment.
* Worked to ensure that the GIS data complied met with the Army data standards,
Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE)
data structure.
* Converted the DPW's as built CAD drawings into GIS data format and imported th
e data into the Installation's SDE. Updated and maintained the existing GIS data
(buildings, roads, vegetation, etc.) to match up with the current aerial imager
y, CAD documentation, and per the Subject Matter Expert's (SME) advice.
* Spatial analysis of the GIS data was conducted to help support the Fort Bliss
Mission.
* Statistical extraction from digital GIS data or imagery, hydrologic modeling a
nd spatial analysis was conducted.
* Ensure all GIS data created and maintained meets with the Federal Geographic D
ata Committee (FGDC) current standards.
* Assisted on special projects including but not limited to FEMA, Wildfire analy
sis, Geology, and Hydrography.
* Worked alongside the Range Liaison to help coordinate field crews for proper a
nd safe access onto the installation area.
* Performed QA\QC on all data to ensure attribute and feature accuracy of the GI
S data topology.
* Prepared deliverables for the client in formats of enterprise and personal geo
database, shapefiles and/or map documents.

GIS Specialist, Think Resources, Las Cruces, New Mexico July 2007 - August 200
8
* Outside contractor at El Paso Electric assisted in the Engineering Support div
ision with updating and maintaining the GIS database.
* Inputted, correlated and updated information into the database using ArcMap an
d AutoCAD.
* Converted, aligned and digitized plat drawings into an ArcMap shapefile to upd
ate the current landbase.
GIS Technician, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico June 2004
- June 2007
* Worked with a Social dynamic modeling program using Transims(R) in cooperation
with Los Alamos National Laboratory.
* Coordinated, organized and directed field crews in a project for the New Mexic
o State Engineer's office. Field work involved compiling data of known wells, me
eting with property owners, cross country navigation and investigation of unmapp
ed wells. Field data were collected using Trimble GPS units. Field photos were
also collected and then hyperlinked in ArcMap.
* Researched and Field verified cell phone tower locations in Southern New Mexic
o for the State of New Mexico, Taxation property tax division. Field data were c
ollected using Trimble GPS units. Field photos were also collected and then hype
rlinked in ArcMap
* Digitized, edited, and used to spatial analyst to convert paper plat maps into
digital form for several New Mexico counties.
* Researched, compiled and prepared a transportation feasibility and cost analys
is study for a bus shuttle system to run between Gallup, NM and Albuquerque, NM.

GIS Technician, Dona Ana County, Las Cruces, New Mexico, February 2006
- March 2006
Compiled and organized data from different agencies, and then printed maps to be
used for a countywide meeting.