Forsite Consultants
Prince George, British Columbia
Assistant Team Lead – Geographic Information Systems
Dec 2022 – Present
- Leads a small team of GIS professionals located throughout British Columbia, working both in-office and remotely
- Reports to and coordinates with the general Team Lead on workload management, personnel issues including hiring and compensation, client relations, and technology choices
- Fosters personal and professional growth in team members by mentoring them and arranging mentor relationships with others in the company as well as providing them with opportunities and resources
- Manages multiple complex projects simultaneously and coordinates with outside vendors, clients, and other departments to deliver high-quality products
- Responsible for budgeting, time and expense oversight, and client communication for multiple projects with major forestry clients
- Proud to have fostered exceptional team loyalty in a high-stress and high-turnover environment through a fair, supportive, and collaborative management style that puts the health and wellbeing of team members first so they feel valued and are able to do their best work
- Applies conflict resolution techniques to create a positive and productive work environment, though one where reasonable expectations and firm boundaries are set where appropriate
GIS Specialist
Jun 2021 – Present
- Works on forestry GIS products for licensees large and small
- Core member of the Visual Resource Management team
- Manages project workflows and work planning in addition to assisting colleagues with their projects
- Produces high-quality, geospatially accurate 3D modelling products to aid clients in achieving Visual Quality Objectives in areas of significance for tourism, recreation, and public travel
- Performs visual design for forestry cut blocks, under the supervision of and with close coordination with multiple Registered Professional Foresters, that takes into account key landscape design principles as well as operational feasibility to help forestry activities better fit into the natural environment
- Develops process improvements that have significantly increased team efficiency and enhanced quality and accuracy of final products
- Utilizes LiDAR, VRI, and remote sensing tools to build 3D models and digital twins
- Performs various data modification, cleanup, and analysis tasks to integrate generalized data with specific project needs
- Manages large volumes of data, including LiDAR data from public, internal, and client sources, with an emphasis on data integrity and accessibility for users of varying skill levels
- Extensively uses data from Government of B.C. sources
Employee Representative – Diversity & Inclusion Working Group
May 2023 – Present
- Advocates for meaningful supports that encourage and help facilitate the advancement and participation of diverse colleagues throughout the company
- Member of sub-groups responsible for developing and facilitating cultural awareness and unconscious bias training for all levels of staff, modifying and developing policies around diversity and inclusion in the employee handbook, creating pathways for the advancement of equity-deserving groups within the company, and improving the annual employee review process and guidelines to better support all employees.
Mighty Owl Mapping
Salmon Arm, British Columbia
GIS Technician
Dec 2020 – Aug 2021
- Worked on forestry GIS products for multiple First Nations clients
- Demonstrated attention to detail and understanding of regulatory process by creating maps and geospatial data products for submission to regulatory bodies with a focus on consistency and accuracy
- Showed efficient work ethic through digitizing and updating field data with fast turn-around
- Exhibited professional creativity when making survey and reconnaissance maps to be used by third-party vendors, while highlighting multiple vital data sources
- Communicated directly with clients to resolve questions and identify courses of action
- Experience working on site plans, fuel management plans, cruise plans, archaeology mapping, RESULTS submissions, and more
Kestrel Workplace Legal Counsel
Vancouver, British Columbia
Remote Office Clerk (Casual/On Call)
Nov 2020 – Feb 2021
Reason Left: Temporary Assignment
- Assembled digital case binders consisting of numerous legal documents for evidence in hearings
Office Clerk (Casual/On Call)
Oct 2019 – Mar 2020
Reason Left: COVID-19 office closure
- Demonstrated integrity and accountability by conducting clerical work regarding confidential information
- Sought information while conducting research and prepared reports for senior lawyer
- Prepared case binders for hearings in accordance with existing standards
MP Peter Julian’s Constituency Office
New Westminster, British Columbia
Constituency Volunteer (Non-Partisan)
Oct 2019 – Mar 2020
Reason Left: COVID-19 office closure
- Used QGIS to produce maps for office staff and helped the MP and staff identify issues faced by constituents
- Answered phones and welcomed constituents in-person, taking down their information and opening or providing updates on case files where appropriate or directing them to the appropriate resources
- Exhibited strong understanding of the different levels of government when triaging constituent inquiries
- Effectively communicated with constituents about government services and applied de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques
- Performed clerical tasks including filing, document archival, and assembling reports
- Demonstrated initiative by editing and conforming the information in a constituent database as well as contact and mailing lists
- Organized and coordinated the Youth Climate Action Forum held at an external venue
- Demonstrated attention to detail by conducting quality control and cleanup of data in databases
Kamisunagawa Town Government
Kamisunagawa, Hokkaido, Japan
Assistant Language Teacher
Aug 2018 – Aug 2019
Special Recognitions: JET Kizuna Ambassador
Reason Left: Contract completed
- Planned, organized, and conducted research for class lesson plans
- Demonstrated attention to detail through marking of exams and worksheets
- Effectively communicated with students and staff whose first language was Japanese
County of Ventura Public Works Agency
Ventura, California
Student Worker III – Watershed Protection District
Dec 2014 – Jul 2015
Special Recognitions: Silver Challenge Coin
Reason Left: Moved to attend the University of British Columbia
- Used ArcGIS to locate infrastructure assets and generate statistics for supervisors
- Interacted with members of the public by phone and in person, responding to requests for information about infrastructure projects and maintenance activities
- Collaborated with other staff to create a large database of public works assets and critical infrastructure used in assessing prioritization for upgrades and maintenance
- Demonstrated initiative by creating software database tools to assist with fast lookup of frequently used geographic data
- Exhibited flexibility by working on multiple projects in multiple locations, including three offices and many field locations throughout the county
- Required a strong knowledge of County policies, procedures, facilities, and resources in addition to County and State law
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, California
Course Embedded Tutor – Geography
Feb 2015 – Jun 2015
Reason Left: Moved to attend the University of British Columbia
- Showed attention to detail by reviewing and offering constructive feedback on student work
- Helped under-privileged students reach their potential in a wide range of classes
- Planned and led workshops on research and writing skills
- Created and maintained website for course materials, tutoring schedules, and additional resources
Lead Volunteer – Geography & Weather Station
Nov 2013 – Jun 2015
Reason Left: Moved to attend the University of British Columbia
- Demonstrated service focus by volunteering for the Geography Department and Weather Station for multiple years
- Responsible for weekly data collection from weather measurement instruments and recording of data in accordance with National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration requirements
- Assisted with service, maintenance, and upgrading of scientific equipment
- Developed and deployed a new website based on WordPress
- Assisted in the preparation of successful government grant applications
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
Los Angeles, California
Poll Worker Clerk
Election Days 2008-2010
Reason Left: Other commitments
- Assisted with the setup and operation of polling stations for primary and general elections
- Helped citizens understand how to use the polling equipment and cast their ballot successfully
- Instructed voters on the use of assistive voting technology
Creative Dataworks, Inc.
Los Angeles, California
Co-Owner, Consultant
Dec 2010 – Nov 2014
Reason Left: Company closed
- Developed state-of-the-art post production workflow solutions and database tools for 3D digital film projects
- Created digital backup and security procedures for film post production and provided training to users of varying skill levels
- Clients included DreamWorks and Disney
- Handled bookkeeping and regulatory compliance for the company
Film Industry
Los Angeles, California
Freelance Post Production Professional
Sep 2006 – Dec 2013
Reason Left: Returned to post-secondary education
- Worked as a film editor, 3D editor, post production supervisor, visual effects supervisor, as well as other positions in the post production sector of the film industry for companies such as DreamWorks, Disney, Warner Bros., and Lionsgate
- Experiences include the ability to work well within a team, supervise and direct staff, meet deadlines, understand and work within budgetary constraints, and interface with people from different department and companies