Vanessa M. Alcantar 1127 W. 18th St.Los Angeles, Ca 90015
Phone:
(213) 446-3804 E-mail:
Vanessa.alcantar0127@gmail.com
Education:
California
State Polytechnic University Pomona February
2013-Present
Master’s Degree: Agricultural Science, Plant
Science GPA: 3.4
University of California, Los
Angeles Graduated: June 2012
Bachelor’s
Degree: Environmental Studies/Geography
Minor:
Geospatial Information Systems and Technologies
Computer Skills:
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ArcGIS, ArcCatalog, ArcGIS Desktop, ENVI, AutoCAD
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Ungerboeck Systems International
(SQL database) and Google Earth Pro Software
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Advanced skills in Microsoft: Excel
Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, and Outlook
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Adobe Acrobat Professional and
Photoshop
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Visual Basic Programming and Python
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Polycom RealPresence Media Manager
Work Experience:
Business Administration Associate, Southern California Gas Company, Downey, Ca, October 2012-
Present
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Provide
orderly and systematic database management
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Install and monitor audio visual and
other technical devices
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Create technical user manuals and
tutorials in easily understood terms
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Troubleshoot all computer
information and technical issues pertaining to the audio visual system
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Polycom RealPresence Media Manager
Administration for the Energy Resource Center’s Distance Learning Program
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Utilized ArcMap for a detailed site
layout of the of the Energy Resource Center
and location map of nearby schools
for outreach purposes
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Revise proposals,
promote events and plan seminar events
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Establish and develop
procedures for use of vegetation, irrigation, and maintenance in a design log
for the Energy Resource Center
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Assist in landscape
education and training for work force training
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Able to design, revise,
and execute presentations to meet strict deadline for upper management
G.I.S.
Associate,
Environ International Corporation, Los Angeles, Ca, December 2011 – May
2013
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Primary tasks include editing, creating and updating maps utilizing
Arc Map
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Ability to analyze and interpret complex designs and
schematics
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Create shape files and geodatabases
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Locate, download, and manage various types of data, such as
Lidar.
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Transfer data from raw number tables, excel, or DWG's onto
Arc Map.
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Update tables, charts, and labels in existing maps
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GeoReference scanned graphics for editing or developing maps
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Locate X, Y data and coordinates. Geocode addresses
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Edited and expanded existing queries to develop more in-depth
reports
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Respond to inquiries by phone and/or in writing; provide GIS
support to fellow staff
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Provided assistance with specific mapping requests and complex
data
G.I.S. Research Assistant, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Ca, February 2011- February 2012
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NASA Pan- Arctic lake dynamics mapping
team member.
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Locate, download, process, and analyze
Landsat and MSS images.
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Database management of all
geodatabases
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Conduct quality control on graphics
produced
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Relative experience using SQL
developer to run reports and make basic edits in existing queries
Program Worker, L.A.’s BEST After School Program, Los Angeles, Ca, January
2009- August 2012
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Supervise a group of 25 children.
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Serve as the science project leader,
nutrition facilitator, and environmental outdoor guide.
Honors and Awards:
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Congressional
Recognition from US Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Academic Achievement
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California
State Senate Academic Achievement Recognition
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United
States Representative Ed Royce Academic Achievement Recognition
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National
Hispanic Business Association Scholarship Recipient
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Cal
Poly Pomona Memorial Academic Achievement Scholarship Recipient
Website:
http://alcantartech.blogspot.com/p/gis-experience.html
