Education

 

Graduated 2013 University of Wisconsin–Madison

BA in Cartography and Geographic Information Systems

Selected to Dean's List

 

Experience

U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, Cartographic Products and Services Branch | Cartographer  

Feb 2016—Present

• Collaboration on web mapping applications, including:

  • Basemap maintenance, research, creation, and styling through a mix of ESRI, Mapbox, and open source services for central data dissemination platform

  • Lead on basemap design for internal mapping applications

  • Creation of internal mapping applications using ESRI services

  • Front-end HTML formatting and CSS design for U.S. Census applications

• Creation of custom project request for clients with ESRI and Adobe products in both digital and print mediums

• Regular output of maps for internal briefings, presentations, and releases using ESRI ArcMap

• Routinely perform quality assurance for U.S. Census Bureau products and testing for upcoming software adoptions

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC | 11th Edition Atlas Contract Researcher and Cartographer

Apr 2018–Aug 2018

• Independent research and data collation for atlas spreads; includes discussion of themes and data interpretation with text writing teams

• Creation and design of thematic maps and graphics for spreads using MAPublisher

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ROWAN TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS | Cartographer  

Sep 2014—Aug 2015

• Project lead on innovation of map visual language.

• Implemented new work flow for production teams, improving tracking and communication.

• Managed the conception and curation of database to boost product creation and editing.

• Collaborated in development of local tile server to massively cut production time.

 

WISCONSIN DOA, DET | GIS Technician

Apr 2014–Aug 2014

• Participated in work group researching and launch of statewide data repository portal

• Geocoded addresses and created maps for intra-departmental services.

• Gathered and reported on metadata acquisitions from various state entities.

 

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC | Magazine Graphic Design Map Intern

Sep 2013–Nov 2013

• Researched, created, and edited maps and data for monthly magazine; including print to digital conversion.

• Observed meetings and interviewed coworkers to understand work flows, professional habits, and decision-making processes

 

UW–MADISON CARTOGRAPHY LAB | Cartographer

Jul 2012–Aug 2013

• Project Manager interacting for clients to bring their product vision to print.

• Exploration of technologies available in cartography and GIS at the time.

• Acquired proficiency in stepping into projects and adapting to specifications