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Education

SEPTEMBER 2021 - December 2022

MS in GIS/Cartography

University of Wisconsin, Madison

SEPTEMBER 2011 - MAY 2015

BA in Geography

Macalester College, St. Paul, MN

  • Hispanic Studies Minor.

  • Graduated cum laude.

Professional Experience

April 2023 - Present

Junior Developer

USGS Web Informatics and Mapping, Madison, WI

  • Develop and refactor web-based apps and software to support US Geological Survey scientists and research using Javascript, React, Vue, HTML, CSS, and Git.

  • Worked remotely with a multidisciplinary team of database specialists, other developers, and hydrologists to develop software.

June 2023 - October 2023

Interactive Graphics Intern

The Seattle Times,Seattle, WA

  • Produced data-driven maps and graphics using ArcGIS, QGIS, and Adobe Illustrator to accompany news stories online and in print.

  • Designed and developed interactive visuals using HTML, CSS, Javascript, and other Javascript libraries.

AUGUST 2021 - January 2023

Cartographer, Project Assistant

University of Wisconsin Cartography Lab, Madison, WI

  • Produce maps to accompany client publications using ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Leaflet.

  • Collaborate with industry professionals and academics to build cartographic presentations of their work for use online and in print.

  • Manage team projects, delegate tasks and edit final products.

OCTOBER 2016 - JULY 2021

Senior Operations Analyst

Blue State Digital, Washington, DC

  • Maintained revenue forecast, analyzed client revenue, and assisted in the preparation and management of the monthly forecasting model.

  • Collaborated with local and global Account Leads and management and ensured all resource data was current and accurate per project and individual schedules.

SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2015

Graphics Research Intern

National Geographic Magazine, Washington, DC

  • Supported editors, graphic artists, and cartographers in determining the focus and direction of graphics and art for print and digital.

  • Researched and fact-checked content for artwork, information graphics, and maps.

  • Contacted and interviewed subject experts.

  • Verified and prepared shapefiles for mapping using QGIS and ensured the accuracy of data and final products.

MAY - AUGUST 2015

Technical/GIS Intern

Metro Transit, Minneapolis, MN

  • Analyzed the feasibility of potential development sites through the lens of real estate, job access and affordable housing to maximize the effect of transit investments towards the goal of integrating transportation, jobs, and housing.

  • Produced maps and reports, maintained geospatial databases, and automated the update process between a private server and ArcGIS software.

JANUARY 2013 - MAY 2015

GIS Lab Assistant/Teaching Assistant

Macalester College Geography Department, St. Paul, MN

  • Provided support for and guided use of Esri products, spatial analysis, map design, and IDRISI.

  • Evaluated, graded, and provided feedback for the work of approximately 35 undergraduates per semester.

  • Provided general computer and ArcGIS troubleshooting.

JUNE - JULY 2014, JANUARY 2015

GIS Intern

Indian Land Tenure Foundation, Little Canada, MN

  • Extracted data regarding Native lands and reservations for analysis using Esri products and cloud-based mapping tools to support tribes enrolling in federal land management programs and carbon credit programs.

  • Designed and produced maps to inform decision-making by related organizations like the National Indian Carbon Coalition.

Technical Capabilities

  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop)

  • Bootstrap

  • D3

  • Esri Suite (ArcGIS Pro, StoryMaps)

  • Git

  • Github

  • HTML/CSS

  • Javascript

  • Leaflet

  • Mapbox

  • Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets

  • Python

  • QGIS

Awards

WLIA 2023 Map Contest

Nacis 2022 Student Map and Poster Contest: Group Dynamic Map

WLIA 2022 Map Contest





Aileen Clarke, 2021