Sue (Suzanne) M. Roussie
51 Kaymar Drive, Amherst, New York 14228
Residence: (716) 691-0218 • Email: sroussie@gmail.com • Mobile: (716) 390-4348
http://www.roussie.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/sueroussie
Technology savvy self-starter, adept at moving into new environments ad extrapolate from existing experience
to quickly adapt to new technologies fluently. Possess first-rate communications and collaboration skills to
lead and work in concert with diverse groups effectively.
Security Clearance – Inactive
1st Place: National Geospatial Technology Competition, SkillsUSA, Kansas City Missouri, June 21, 2006
Certificate of Appreciation: Outstanding Support & Dedication to the 2010 Cooperative Plum Pox Virus
Survey & Eradication Effort
Excellence in Technology: Monetary Award for the 2010 Cooperative Plum Pox Virus Survey & Eradication
Effort
Qualification Highlights
Crisis Mapping: GEO-CAN & World Bank in response to the Haiti earthquake
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Knowledge of databases such as Access and SQL
Familiar with GIS applications in environmental planning and policy
Experience in using ESRI’s ArcPAD with GPS data collection
Processing of vector and raster data for various projects
Spatial analysis and data conversion
Teaching Experience
Maps & Map Analysis
Summer 2009
Earth Systems Science 1 (Introduction to Physical Geography)
University of Buffalo, State University at New York
Summer 2007
Landscape Modeling with GIS, Laboratory Section
University of Buffalo, State University at New York
Fall 2007
Professional Experience
US Department of Agriculture, Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service,
Plant Protection & Quarantine, Plum Pox Virus
Plant Protection Aide/GIS Technician: January 2010 - Present
Gathering, analysis, and interpretation of scientific data through the use of computer software and automated
systems. Collection of data and/or participation in studies, or investigations in fields of science and conducting
GIS analyses to provide information needed to resolve agricultural issues. Presentation of geographical or
cartographic information from specified maps, charts, surveys, and other source materials in the most useful
format. Maintaining of daily and weekly log sheets for report compilation.
State University of New York Research Foundation
GIS Research Assistant: 2005 - 2009
Compiled GIS data and imported into ArcGIS for analysis and map creation on a variety of funded research
projects. Spatial analysis including raster calculation and analysis. Creation of maps for internal use and for
partners for inclusion in presentations and papers. Six years of scientific analysis in many jobs one of which
resulted in my master’s thesis. Compiled and summarized data from scientific literature. Documentation of
field research.
Wendel Duchscherer Architects & Engineers, Amherst, New York
GIS Intern: Fall 2006
GIS analysis and mapping. Digitizing waterlines from CAD plans for Saborn, New York.
geodatabase containing locational attributes of state transportation authorities.
Creation of a
Earth Dimensions, Inc., Elma, New York
Wetland Intern: Summer 2005
Wetland functional assessment and evaluation of the hydrological and ecological aspects of an area for
wetland delineation.
Niagara County Community College, Sanborn, New York
Technical Assistant: 2000-2002
Held multifaceted responsibilities to configure, install, and administer a Mac network/desktop infrastructure in
two classroom settings. Fulfilled daily administrative responsibilities including the addition of and changes to
user desktops and accounts. Carried out hardware and software upgrades as needed. Assisted students with
their assignments during their class and outside of their class with assignments.
Wang Government Services/US Immigration and Naturalization Service, South Burlington, Vermont
Systems Network Administrator: 1998-2000
Held multifaceted responsibilities to configure, install, and administer network infrastructure that supported over
300 users and three remote locations. In addition our location was also responsible for assisting other offices
within the western region of the United States with technical support. Fulfilled daily administrative
responsibilities including the addition of and changes to user desktop email and network accounts. Facilitated
the backup and restoration of servers. Carried out hardware and software upgrades as needed. Perform
Novell Netware administration, create & delete users, manage rights, perform server management and
monitoring, and apply antivirus updates. Desktop support and configuration of PC’s and Laptop’s using Norton
Ghost. Enforce IT policies in place. Responsible for setup and configuration of satellite teleconferencing
system for meetings. Assisted in the Y2K team to prepare all hardware and software for Y2K compliance.
Eric Mower & Associates, Buffalo, New York
Information Technology Administrator: 1996-1998
Held multifaceted responsibilities, as the sole IT administrator, to configure, install, and administer a Mac/PC
network/desktop infrastructure that supported over 50 employees. Fulfilled daily administrative responsibilities
including the addition of and changes to user desktops and accounts. Carried out hardware and software
upgrades as needed.
Victor Libertore Time Systems, Buffalo, New York, Software Support, 1994-1996
Pepsi-Cola, Buffalo, New York, Accounting, 1989-1994
Education
State University at Buffalo
University of New York
PhD, June 2011
IGERT Advanced Certificate Geographic Information Science
Geography/Geographic Information Systems
Masters of Arts 2007
Geography/Geographic Information Systems
Bachelor of Science, 1989
Management Information Systems
Niagara County Community College
Associate of Science, 1987
Liberal Arts/Math & Science
Honors and Awards
Communication and Decision-Support for Integrated Environmental Management & Planning
Poster Presentation
Honorable Mention
Environment and Society Colloquium
University of Buffalo, State University at New York
April 20, 2007
National Geospatial Technology Competition 1st Place
SkillsUSA, Kansas City, Missouri
June 21, 2006
Distinguished Student Scholarship Award, Niagara County Community College
Sep 1985 - May 1987
Publications – Conference Proceedings
Schneekloth, LH, Renschler, CS, Shannon, M, Hernandez, A, Roussie, S. (In Press) The Niagara Escarpment in New York: A Description.
Proceedings from the 2006 Leading Edge Conference. October 4-6, 2006. Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
Publications– Book Reviews
Roussie, S. 2008. Transparency: The Key to Better Governance? Regional Studies 42(1): 155-156.
Presentations
Integrating Sciences to Understand Coastal Ecosystem Resilience due to
Extreme Events and Climate Change, Presentation
Association of American Geographers 2008 Annual Meeting
Boston, Massachusetts
April 18, 2008
Integrating Sciences to Understand Coastal Ecosystem Resilience due to
Extreme Events and Climate Change, Presentation
3rd Geography Graduate Student Symposium
University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
April 8, 2008
Sea-Level Rise and Storm Inundation: Natural Disasters for Wetlands?
Poster Presentation
Natural Disasters in Small Communities: How Can We Help?
Buffalo, New York
March 29, 2008
Communication and Decision-Support for Integrated Environmental Management & Planning
Poster Presentation
Environment and Society Colloquium
University of Buffalo, State University at New York
April 20, 2007
The Niagara Escarpment in New York: A Description - Presentation
Leading Edge 2006 Conference
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
October 4, 2006
Ecogovernance Niagara Escarpment (EcogNia): Integrating
Strategies for Landscape Management - Poster Presentation
Environment and Society Colloquium
University of Buffalo, State University at New York
April 21, 2006
Ecogovernance Niagara Escarpment (EcogNia): Integrating
Strategies for Landscape Management - Presentation
Crossing Borders 2006 Conference, Niagara University, New York
Management Plan for Phragmites australis - Presentation
GIS Week, University of Buffalo, State University at New York
April 7, 2006
Modeling Phosphorus Hotspots - Poster Presentation
Environment and Society Colloquium
University of Buffalo, State University at New York
April 8, 2005
Ash Plume Dispersal Model Presentation
GIS Week, University of Buffalo, State University at New York
Nov 19, 2004
Nov 18, 2005
Proposals Submitted
2008 Abrahams and Woldenberg Field Work Scholarship, University at Buffalo, the State University of New York, Buffalo, New York.
2008 Hugh Calkins Award, $1000 Student Assistance for Research. University at Buffalo, the State University of New York, Buffalo, New York.
2008 WAS*IS Workshop, Student Funding Proposal. Boulder, Colorado
2008 MYRES Dynamic Interactions of Life and its Landscapes, Student Funding Proposal. New Orleans, Louisiana.
2008 Hazards Research and Applications Workshop, Student Funding Proposal. Natural Hazards Center, University of Colorado at Boulder,
Boulder, Colorado.
2007 National Center for Airborne Laser Mapping (NCALM) Seed Money Project Proposal for research grade ALSM data.
2007 Cyber-infrastructure Summer Institute for Geoscientists, Workshop Funding Proposal. San Diego, California, Supercomputer Center,
August 2007
2007 Hazards Research and Applications Workshop, Student Funding Proposal. Natural Hazards Center, University of Colorado at Boulder,
Boulder, Colorado.
2007 Hugh Calkins Award, $1000 Student Assistance for Research. University at Buffalo, the State University of New York, Buffalo, New York.
2006 Environmental Protection Agency Star Grant, Student Fellowship Funding
Proposals Awarded
2008 Abrahams and Woldenberg Field Work Scholarship, University at Buffalo, the State University of New York, Buffalo, New York.
Cyber-infrastructure Summer Institute for Geoscientists, Workshop Funding. San Diego, California, Supercomputer Center, August 2007
Research Assistant – Advisor Funded
Community Resilience Index – A Conceptual Framework and Implementation Strategy. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) Coastal Services Center, Charleston, SC (Renschler, C.S., Eguchi, R.T., Chang, S. and Pine, J.C.). 2007-2008.
M4R4 – A Collaborative Platform for Supporting Extreme Research. MCEER- From Earthquake Engineering to Extreme Events / National
Science Foundation. (Renschler, C.S., Sheridan, M.F., and Patra, A.) 2006-2007.
Governing the Niagara Escarpment: Options for Managing Complex Public-Private Landscapes. Baldy Center for Law and
Social Policy. (Schneekloth, L., Shannon, M., Renschler, C.S.) 2005-2006.
What are the Lasting Impacts on Water Quality Projects in Agricultural Watersheds? Integrated Research, Education, and
Extension Competitive Grants Program, US Department of Agriculture (Renschler, C.S.). 2005.
Field Work
Data Collection for the NOAA Community Resilience Index Model in the Parishes of Cameron and Calcasieu, Louisiana, August 9-16, 2008.
Committees
2007 - Reviewer of draft chapters for Teaching College Geography, produced by the Association of American Geographers (AAG) Enhancing
Departments and Graduation Education (EDGE) project.
Volunteer Work
UB Pride and Service Day, University at Buffalo Campus Clean-Up
April 28, 2009
Volunteer, Natural Hazards Workshop, Boulder, Colorado
July 12-15, 2008
Book Exhibit, Association of American Geographers 2008 Annual Meeting, Boston, MA
April 16, 2008
Information Desk, Association of American Geographers 2008 Annual Meeting, Boston, MA
April 18, 2008
Registration Check-In, Conference -Natural Disasters in Small Communities: How Can We Help?
Center for GeoHazards Studies, University at Buffalo
March 29, 2008
Geography Awareness Week, GIS Presentation to Homeschooled Children
November 2007
Trail Mapping and Map Production, Beaver Meadow Audubon Center, Java, New York
March 2007
Registration Check-In, Leading Edge Conference 2006, Burlington, Ontario
October 4, 2006
Field Trip Moderator, 36th Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium, Buffalo, NY
October 4, 2005
Certifications/Training
IS-230, Principles of Emergency Management
April 2009
IS-700a, National Incident Management System (NIMS): Introduction
IS-100a, Introduction to the Incident Command System
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training
Geographic Information Systems, STARS Certification
Novell Certified Network Engineer
March 2009
February 2009
February 2009
June 20, 2006
March 1997
Professional Organizations
American Association of Geographers
Extracurricular Activities
Graduate Geography Student Association, Secretary
Graduate Geography Student Association, Treasurer
2008 – 2009
2006 – 2007