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Kelly Christina Sparks
kelly@gistrainingsource.com
EDUCATION
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MASTER of SCIENCE,
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BACHELOR of SCIENCE,
SPECIALIZED EDUCATION:
- ESRI, Inc,
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Introduction
to ArcGIS I
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Introduction to ArcGIS II
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ArcIMS (Internet Map Server)
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ESRI Authorized Training Partner - Intro to ArcGIS
SKILLS:
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Both
raster and vector GIS spatial analysis techniques
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Spatial
and relational databases development and management
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Web
site development and administration
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Projection
and datum conversions and raster/vector conversions
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Creation
of high quality cartographic and graphic products
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Excellent
written and oral communication skills
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Multimedia
presentations and training course development
SOFTWARE:
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OPERATING
SYSTEMS: Windows NT, Windows 95, 98 and 2000,
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GIS
SOFTWARE: ArcGIS8x & 9x, ArcView3x, ArcIMS4x & 9x (Internet Map Server),
Map ObjectsIMS, GRASS,
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Idrisi
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INTERNET:
Internet Explorer, Netscape, Macromedia Dreamweaver
and Microsoft FrontPage Web, Microsoft
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Internet
Information Server (web server software)
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SPREADSHEET
and DATABASE: Microsoft Excel and Access
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GENERAL: Microsoft
Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, PhotoEditor
WORK EXPERIENCE:
November 2004 to Present: President, GIS Training Source, INC.
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Offering
ESRI Authorized ArcGIS training courses
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Providing
GIS consulting services
April 2002 to October 2004: Director, Southern
Colorado Geodata Laboratory,
University of
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Develop,
implement, and oversee GIS projects and research
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Identify research needs, write proposals, acquire appropriate
funding
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Maintain hardware, software and peripherals for Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) Laboratory
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Teach Intro to GIS 405/505 course
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Teach ESRI Authorized ArcGIS software course (2-day professional
certificate course)
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Make presentations within and outside University on GIS and The
Southern Colorado Geodata Laboratory
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Manage the website for the Dept. of Geography and Environmental
Studies and Southern Colorado Geodata Laboratory
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Run the Web Server and Internet Mapping Server for the Department
and Laboratory
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Update and run the El Paso County Geo-Hazards
Clearinghouse
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Create web and print maps for presentations and displays
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Select and install hardware, software and peripherals for Southern
Colorado Geodata Laboratory
April 2001 to April 2002: Science and Math
Teacher, Suratthani School English
Program,
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Taught
General and Biological Science and Geometry/Algebra to 11-13 year old Thai
students
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Developed curriculum and all materials for lessons and examinations,
including all text, presentations, activities, experiments and visual aids
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Taught English to Thai staff once a week
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Produced a play involving 50 students
August 2000 to March 2001: GIS Specialist,
Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies (CAST),
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Developed
Online Soil Mapping (ALMAS) for GeoStor project (www.cast.uark.edu/cast/geostor/)
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Produced CD’s to distribute GIS data, map images and html and for
four counties in
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Trained five coworkers in Web mapping, database design, and Arc Suite
of software
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Assisted University staff and students as needed in GIS and Web
technologies
§ Made presentations to various groups visiting CAST and/or U of A Geography Department
January 2000 to May 2000: Teaching Assistant,
Introduction to Soil Science, Dept. of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences,
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Taught
a mandatory weekly drill class on performing mathematical calculations relating
to chemical, physical and biological properties of soil
May 1998 to August 2000: Graduate Assistant,
Soil Physics/GIS Laboratory, Dept. of Crop, Soil and Env.
Sciences,
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Developed
Arkansas Soils Information System (ARK-SIS), for interactive online mapping
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Administered ARK-SIS Website using Microsoft Internet Information
Server
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Gave presentations and posters as needed to solicit research
support
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Created digital and print maps of soil attributes from STATSGO and
SSURGO relational data bases
§ Consulted and assisted with various projects as needed
ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
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ESRI
Authorized Training Partner
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Geospatial Information & Technology Association
(GITA)
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GIS Colorado
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Association of American Geographers
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Society for Conservation GIS
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Junior League of