203-22 Willowridge Road,
Etobicoke, ON M9R 3Y9
Email: thejones_7@yahoo.com
Cell: 647-703-1575
March 20, 2015
RE: GIS Contract
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am seeking the opportunity to work as a GIS contractor. I am a trained GIS Specialist with a four year
degree in Urban Planning. I am well rounded professional with some field work, project experience,
programming knowledge, computer science theory and cartography. I am willing to work hard to meet job
specifications and I strive to deliver a high quality and standard of work.
I have strong problem solving skills as well as technical and research skills, but most of all I have the capacity
to learn and utilize different systems to improve efficiency. I am an excellent team player with the ability to
take initiative, a track record for meeting project objectives and demands with a high degree of tenacity. I
pride myself as a versatile individual, as I have acquired various GIS skillsets, gained from the different
projects I have worked on and work experience gained. One of my life objectives is to learn as much as I
possibly can and I see this position as an opportunity to learn more and to be more proliferate in the area of
Geographic Information Systems.
Please see attached CV for more details. Thank you for your consideration. References are readily available
upon request.
Respectfully,
Kerri-Ann A. Jones
KERRI-ANN JONES
Address: 203-22 Wilowridge Road, Etobicoke ON M9R 3Y9
Cell: 647-703-1575 Email: thejones_7@yahoo.com
Versatile, analytical individual seeks employment as the GIS contractor. Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts,
to adapt to a new environments work well in a team environment and consistently work hard to maximize
production.
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
List of Software: AutoCAD, Meridian, CARIS GIS software, Microsoft Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project, Microsoft SQL Server, ArcGIS (Spatial Analyst,
Network Analyst, ArcFM and 3D Analyst extensions) ArcGIS Model Builder,
ArcScene, ArcPad, FME, Map Info, Google Sketchup, Leica Geo Office, Idrisi etc.
Programming Languages: Visual Basic, JavaScript and C#
Communications: Technical Writing, Documentation and Presentation
RELATED EXPERIENCE
May 2014 - Current
GIS Analyst
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Echologics - A Division of Mueller Co.
Mississauga, Ontario
Summary: Provide GIS support to the Field, Engineering and Technical Sales
Team.
Duties:
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Develop customized web mapping applications using products such as ArcGIS for Flex,
WebApp Builder and ArcGIS for JavaScript to support field activities and new company
software and products.
Working in a multiuser geodatabase environment (ArcSDE)
Developing and maintaining ArcGIS for Sever applications within the Amazon Cloud and
Internap cloud based environments.
Geodatabase management creation and design
Preparing GPS equipment for field data collection, modifying GPS files and uploading
GPS field data to web maps.
Building web mapping solutions to support new development in leak detection
technologies.
Using Python and Model Builder to develop batch Geoprocessing tools
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July 2013- May 2014 (contract)
GIS Technician Iii
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Hydro One Networks Inc.
Barrie, Ontario
Summary: Hired on contract to model the electrical distribution system
for Hydro One, Ontario.
Duties:
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Updating the geographic database with inputs from SAP
Working in a multiuser geodatabase environment (ArcSDE)
Locate primary and secondary cables in the GIS using ArcFM
The use of ArcFM to model electrical features such as fuses, switches and
transformers based on field data collection and SAP inserts.
Ensure network connectivity for electrical features
Perform electrical trace and ensure consistency in voltage regulators
Interpret redline sessions and edits inserted by ADETS and update the location
and attributes of the different parts of the electrical system.
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December 2012 - June 2013
ORTECH Power
Mississauga ON, Canada
GIS Specialist
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Summary: Carry out all GIS environmental and utility mapping projects as
directed.
Duties:
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Drafting and mapping new and proposed wind farms and turbines using AutoCAD
and GIS.
Land Title office search for the creation of cadastral maps for engineers
Do noise assessment to determine the potential noise impact of industrial
companies on the surrounding areas.
Flood mapping to determine the impact of new dams on its environment
River Analysis (Creating watersheds determining direction of flow area and size of
river features as it affects volume etc.)
3D modelling
Mapping of geographic features for proposed projects such as hydro-electric plants.
Creating Digital Elevation models for accurate analyses
Drafting the location of power lines and connection points as well as new and
proposed power lines
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Geocoding
Producing sound and odor level diagrams
Produce historical maps for environmental assessment
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June 2011 - November 2011
Thunderhouse Forest Services Inc.
Hearst ON, Canada
Forestry Technician
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Summary: GIS and field work to accumulate data for the Forest
Management Plan of Ontario - Contract for the Ministry of Natural
Resources
Duties:
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Creating maps with of the areas and plots being timber cruised
Operating GPS equipment to locate plots in the forest
Aerial photo interpretation- Using aerial images to determine the best access to the
plots in the forest.
Field Work in the forest to determine:
 Tree Species identification
 The ages, heights and DBH (diameter at breast height) of trees located within the
area of interest
 Navigating through the forest with the aid of a GPS receiver and compass
 Soil Classification- Drilling soil with an auger, creating a soil profile for the plot and
classifying the ecosite based on the soil and vegetation found in the area of interest.
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September 2010 - April 2011
Department of Natural Resources, NB
Geological Surveys Unit, Bathurst, Canada
GIS/Field Survey Technician
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Summary: Determining rates of coastal change (erosion or accumulation) for
several areas of interest to the North Shore Micmac District Council, New
Brunswick and the Department of Natural Resources.
Duties:
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Mapping and RTK GPS Surveying using Leica GS15
Operating Survey Grade Equipment and Survey Station
Database Design and Management
VBA Programming for improved workflow and efficiency
Aerial photo interpretation, photo rectification and georeferencing
Digitizing and Cartographic Design/Map Production
Field Work and Data processing
Plotting maps to display findings graphically
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science– Urban and Regional Planning (2005-2009)
University of Technology, Jamaica – Kingston, Jamaica
Diploma– Advanced Studies in Geographic Information Systems (2009-2010)
New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) Moncton –New Brunswick, Canada
RELEVANT COLLEGE COURSES
Urban Development, Remote Sensing, Photointerpretation and Photogrammetry,
Cartography, Wastewater Management, Rural Planning, AutoCAD Map 3D, GPS
Surveying, Database Concepts, Mapping and Design, etc.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS HIPS
Member of the Canadian Institute of Geomatics (CIG)
Member of the Open Street Mappers (OSM) Toronto Meetup Group
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Jamaica National Children’s Home (JNCH) Home Work Program (2005-2006)
Iris Gelly Primary School Grade Six Tutor (2006-2008)
PENDING PUBLICATION
Taux de déplacement du trait de côte dans le secteur de Maisonnette NouveauBrunswick entre 1944 et 2002.
Rates of Coastline Change for a part of the Maisonnette Coastline, New Brunswick
between 1944 and 2002 (translation).
Rates of Coastline Change in the Eel River Bar Area, New Brunswick 1944-2009.
Maps and reports produced for the Department of Natural Resources Bathurst, New Brunswick
Canada 2010-2011.
LANGUAGES
Fluent English, Intermediate French and Basic Spanish
INTERESTS
Shotokan Karate (Currently a Brown belt), scrabble and programming languages.