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Russell Edward Taylor, III

ret3@alumni.utexas.net

Objective

To deliver analytical support via geospatial methods and technologies

Education

University of Texas at Austin BA in Geography; Specialization in GIS & Cartography

National Merit Scholar, Byrd Scholar, Dean's Scholar

Experience

GeoSpatial Technician - January 2007-Present - First American Spatial Services

Analyze and standardize geodata from local providers for integration into national land parcel geodatabase
Recommend process improvements and test new systems
Document systems and train new hires

Servicing Analyst - July 2004-January 2007 - First American Flood Data Services

Manage client portfolios of flood zone certifications using database tools and proprietary software
Recommend process improvements and test new systems

Map Analyst - October 2003-July 2004 - First American Flood Data Services

Provided flood zone determinations to clients using GIS, database tools, and mapping software as well as FEMA map products
Assist peers and superiors with GIS issues
Serve on Expert Panel for GIS education

Engineering Assistant - January 2001-June 2003 - Platt, Sparks and Associates

Created new large-format maps and enhance of existing maps using GIS
Analyzed maps and database information related to the oil and gas industry for presentations and legal exhibits
Planned and organized of tasks related to a rotating schedule of current clients

GIS Operator - February 2000-January 2001 - Cook-Hurlbert,Inc.

Audited database for Tucson Electric and Power using Smallworld GIS and detailed maps to identify errors in the GIS, and to make additions to database where needed
Produced maps daily
Earned multiple quarterly and performance based awards

GIS Analyst - November 1998-February 2000 - City of Austin Watershed Protection

Managed GIS to track status of parcels applying to Regional Stormwater Detention Program using existing maps and coverages
Produced presentation & reference maps

Researcher - January 1998-November 1998 - Stormwater Research Group

Located property from address, parcel ID or Public Land Survey System (PLSS) using computerized and printed maps in order to determine flood hazard

Skills

Geographic

Knowledge of: Geographic Information Science (GIS); Principles & Theory of GIS; Remote Sensing; Global Positioning System (GPS); Planning, Regional, Urban, Environmental, and Natural Resource Issues; Demographic Methods & Models

Ability to: Operate ESRI's ArcGIS; Create, evaluate, and use maps for navigation, location and analysis; Use a GPS receiver; Interpret remotely sensed data

Computer

Ability to: Use OS X, DOS, Linux, Windows; Design & Manage Web Sites; Use FTP & Telnet applications; Use Spreadsheet, Database, Word Processing, Organization, and Presentation applications; Install, configure, and manage hardware and software

Office

Ability to: Use plotters, fax machine, photocopier, multi-line phone, inkjet & laser printer, etc.

Other

Award-winning oral & written communication skills; logic & mathematics skills; research & investigation skills